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City council passes poverty reduction strategy after community rallies to address poverty and food insecurity

Ottawa city council has passed a poverty reduction strategy that will support local initiatives working to address food insecurity and poverty and require more...

Ottawa’s haunted hotspots: where things go bump in the night

Jim Dean, creative director of Haunted Walks Ottawa, said Ottawa’s rich history makes it an intriguing place for ghost-hunting and paranormal activity. And while scary stories can be found nearly everywhere in Ottawa, he said there are a few places that seem to be hotspots for scary happenings.

Council approves feasibility study for controversial ‘bubble law’

City council has approved a motion that will require city staff to consider the feasibility of a by-law to protect vulnerable social infrastructure, also known as a “bubble” by-law, after lengthy discussion at the council meeting.

All that stands between Sens fans and a puck drop at LeBreton: several years, contaminated land and about a billion dollars

In September, The National Capital Commission (NCC) and Capital Sports Development Inc. (CSDI) reached an agreement in principle regarding the sale of land, the...

Ottawa councillors divided on Ford’s plans to remove existing bike lanes

The latest development for the Ontario government's new bike lane legislation would include review and removal of existing bike lanes, Premier Doug Ford has...

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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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