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Council approves program to accelerate community gardens on city land

City council has approved a new program for community-led gardens and green initiatives that will address a growing demand for developing publicly accessible food...

Liberals hold Ottawa, flip Carleton in federal election

It was a long night, but one that resulted in a Liberal victory -- one that was particularly strong in the Ottawa area. Liberals secured...

Naqvi highlights green space, active transportation and LeBreton Flats in latest campaign announcement

With less than a week until election day, Yasir Naqvi has released a plan for the local economy and community that highlights green spaces, active transportation and the LeBreton Flats project.

First femicides of 2024, more young males committing gender-based violence suggest ‘crisis point’, says OPS advisor

With investigations underway into Ottawa’s first two femicides of the year, the advisor on gender-based violence (GBV) to the Ottawa Police Service says she’s closely watching for emerging trends in violence against women and girls as other cities declare GBV epidemics.

What you need to know for the election: Ottawa

On April 28, Canadians will head to the polls to vote on their new MP and, ultimately, who will form their next federal government.  Here's...

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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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