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Alta Vista Coun. Marty Carr talks newcomers, encampments, budget and construction

Alta Vista ward isn't downtown Ottawa, nor is it on the outskirts, but right in between, encompassing a stretch of Bank Street, along the...

In the news in Ottawa

Despite a busy and unpredictable week on Parliament Hill, City Hall has been pretty quiet since council passed the 2025 budget last week. But...

Ottawa mayor pressures feds to commit to funding OC Transpo in wake of Freeland’s resignation

Sutcliffe told Ottawa Compass that Freeland’s resignation is a sign that Ottawa must seek firm commitment for these investments from the feds as soon as possible.

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...

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Residents push back against major Barrie south development proposal

How tall is too tall? A proposed high-density development...

This Week in Barrie: Week of June 8

  The Barrie Airshow is this weekend! Don’t miss one...

Barrie’s moment: growth, identity and the fight to keep community intact

Barrie is no longer the small lakeside city many...

Lakehead STEM hubs move closer to completion in downtown Barrie

Progress continues on Lakehead University’s future STEM hubs in...
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