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Committee faces nightlife, downtown funding and tariff toolkit in economic development update
At the meeting of the finance and corporate services committee this week, councillors heard an update on the City’s Economic Development Strategy, which includes millions of dollars in provincial funding, a toolkit to help residents and businesses understand the U.S. tariffs, and what’s next for nightlife in Ottawa.
Merivale city councillor pitches ‘huge’ local housing idea to Carney as PM seeks Nepean seat
“A former mentor of mine used to say, ‘Don’t think big…think huge.’ This is certainly one of those ‘think huge’ ideas,” Devine said. “When our most urgent priorities can merge with opportunities to do historic investments in the future of our city’s and our country’s economy, thinking ‘huge’ might be the only way to go.”
Ottawa-Gatineau mayors call on party leaders for support
The mayors of the National Capital Region are urging the federal party leaders, two of whom are running in Ottawa ridings, to take action in Ottawa and Gatineau by addressing a list of shared priorities.
City hall: council triggers by-election, debates racism definition and approves purchase of Ferry Road property
At the city council meeting Wednesday, councillors had their hands full with a full agenda that included restrictions on salt use, approving a by-election for Osgoode ward, the purchase of a rural property, and the definition of racism and colonialism in City policy.
Impending closure of Hudson’s Bay sparks both sadness and hope for nearby retailers
As The Hudson’s Bay Company prepares to close the vast majority of its retail stores, including the anchor storefront on Rideau Street, owners of nearby clothing boutiques have shared mixed feelings about how the ByWard Market will be impacted.
