Sarah MacFarlane

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ByWard Market District Authority reflects on last year and the years to come in honour of first birthday

Almost one year ago, local BIAs and municipal authorities amalgamated to create the new ByWard Market District Authority (BMDA), an overseeing body to facilitate...

‘Leave every stone unturned’: Why this city councillor voted against the 2025 Budget

When the 2025 Budget came to city council on Dec. 11, it resulted in a nine-hour meeting as councillors debated the many elements of...

Council approves $4.98 B budget, 3.9 per cent tax increase

Wednesday was budget day at City Hall after committees and city staff spent the last four weeks reviewing and amending the draft budget. And while the 2025 budget is a hefty document, transit is top of mind — at least it was for Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, who began the meeting by remarking on the budget’s “historic” investment in public transit, which is seeing an 11 per cent increase.

Kanata North receives $1.4M from Transport Canada to test automated shuttle

A Kanata North project to test a zero-emission, automated shuttle is receiving $1.4 million from Transport Canada as part of the Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program, Minister of Transport Anita Anand announced at the Kanata North Business Association (KNBA) on Monday.

Late arrival — the story of the O-Train south extension’s rocky ride

The O-Train South Extension, previously known as the Trillium Line, has undergone years of construction to add new stations and routes, and it is...

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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.

Titans win five straight, as midseason playoff push continues

Ottawa’s professional baseball team has clawed its way back...

Downtown crackdown: Police close two magic mushroom shops

Barrie Police have closed two illegal psilocybin dispensaries operating...

Baycats look to return to win column

The Barrie Baycats are looking to get back to...
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