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Council passes motion calling for help from feds, province in addressing homelessness

Council has unanimously approved a motion signalling Ottawa's support for a province-wide push for more aid from the federal and provincial governments to address...

Conversion checklist: What qualifies a property for conversion, according to the developers behind the projects

As Canada’s housing crisis persists and the federal government continues to add properties to the Canada Public Land Bank, discussions about converting empty government...

New bill tabled in Senate to protect Gatineau Park

Quebec Senator Rosa Galvez has introduced a bill in the Senate — backed by Liberal MP Sophie Chatel — to expand protections of the...

Ottawa city council ‘lacks courage’ in new garbage limit policy, says critic

The City of Ottawa's new limits on disposing household garbage went into effect last week as part of an effort to extend the life...

New federal properties offered for housing conversions ‘won’t fast-track’ housing solutions, real estate executives say

With the release of 14 more properties for housing, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) says it’s “using every tool at its disposal” to...

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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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