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Why the new transitional housing facility in a converted office building might be a ‘unicorn’
In one of the latest steps to address ongoing homelessness in the nation’s capital, the City of Ottawa has converted a vacant office building into a new transitional housing facility that will provide temporary housing for up to 140 people. However, while experts say the facility is necessary, it isn't likely to start a new trend in Ottawa.
Bill C-5 could open doors, but Ottawa needs a seat at the table: Tierney
The major projects and internal trade bill that was passed through parliament last week could open the door to better partnerships and growth with municipalities, says Tim Tierney, Ottawa city councillor and vice-president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).
Ottawa Canada Day celebration drew 58,000, as Carney says values are under pressure
Canadians took to parks and civic squares across the country Tuesday to show unity on Canada Day amid American threats, economic uncertainty and Western alienation.
Ottawa student returns home after being detained in Egypt
Last week, a group of Canadian citizens were in Cairo for a symbolic “March to Gaza” in protest of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Ottawa resident Afnan Kaid was among them, joining friends for what she said was a non-violent, symbolic gesture of support for Palestine.
Ottawa Tourism expecting ‘special’ unity, national pride for Canada Day
With the heat of the summer now descending on Ottawa and Canada Day less than a week away, Ottawa Tourism said it’s gearing up for a “special” national holiday as the country comes together.
