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Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie criticizes Ford’s plan for Ottawa bike lanes, shares tax cut proposal at Ottawa bookstore

The leader of the Ontario Liberal Party stopped in at a Westboro bookstore Tuesday to share how her proposed tax cuts would help Ottawans — and to tell the premier to “stay in his lane” when it comes to municipal politics.

Former mayoral candidate Catherine McKenney wants to take on Queen’s Park for Ottawa Centre

With Ottawa Centre MPP Joel Harden’s announcement that he will be stepping into federal politics, a familiar name and face in Ottawa is ready...

Two Ottawa organizations submit two applications for new Ontario Homelessness, Addiction, Recovery and Treatment Hub program

In response to new requirements and regulations from the Ontario government, Ottawa Public Health and the City of Ottawa are supporting two applications for...

Ottawa tables $4.98-billion budget for 2025, with 3.9 per cent tax hike and 5 per cent fare increase

The 2025 City of Ottawa budget was tabled at city council on Wednesday, centering fiscal responsibility and balance, low tax increases and the need for additional funding from the provincial and federal governments. 

City identifies sites for sprung shelters to house newcomers amid community backlash

The city has identified five city-owned sites to host sprung-shelter facilities for newcomers and asylum seekers and proceeding with next steps, although the affected communities have been taking to the streets in protest.

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Large Canada flag unveiled and flying high in Barrie

Oh, Canada! Just in time for Canada Day, the...

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.

City council votes to explore new landfill or incineration facility

City council has approved next steps in exploring long-term waste management solutions in Ottawa that could include using private landfills, building a new landfill site and creating a waste-to-energy incineration facility.
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