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Ottawa receives $10.5 to address homelessness and encampments

The City of Ottawa is receiving $10.5 million from the federal government to address homelessness and encampments, and while Rideau-Vanier Coun. Stéphanie Plante is optimistic, she said she hopes her ward can serve as a warning.

Design chosen for new Alexandra Bridge

The National Capital Commission has chosen the design for the new Alexandra Bridge, reaching a major milestone in the redesign and development of the Ottawa-Gatineau bridge’s replacement.

Ottawa inflation rate ticks lower as economists expect further BoC rate cuts

Canada’s annual inflation dropped in December, and both Ontario and the city of Ottawa saw decreases as economists forecast more rate cuts in the future.

Motion for renoviction advocacy and bylaw passes at city council

In the first meeting of the Ottawa city council in 2025, council members passed a motion that would advocate for more tenant protections from renovictions on a provincial level, outlining a path forward for community organizations and residents seeking protection from bad faith evictions.

Ottawa one of 11 municipalities to receive federal funding to address homelessness

The City of Ottawa is receiving federal funding to combat homelessness and encampments after the Canadian government signed deals with nine municipalities in Ontario and two in Saskatchewan to address homelessness.

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Nuttall kicks off re-election campaign in Barrie

Mayor Alex Nuttall is ready for round two. On May...

Ottawa Police blotter – week of May 6

On April 25th, 2026, at approximately 12:49 p.m., a...

Lands announced for local conservation board

Barrie is moving ahead with plans to create a...

Barrie adopts zero-tolerance stance on illegal drug activity

Enough is enough. Barrie city council has adopted a zero-tolerance...
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