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Parent of high school student says backlash to Arabic song alienates Muslim students and families

Following a decision to play a song in Arabic during a Remembrance Day ceremony, the principal of a Nepean high school is facing backlash and calls for him to lose his job, but the parent of one of his students is speaking out in support.

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. 

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Poilievre says he wants to cut the federal public service, doesn’t mind remote work

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a government led by him would cut the number of federal public servants — but he doesn't mind if they work from home.

Ottawa inflation rate ticks lower as economists expect further BoC rate cuts

Canada’s annual inflation dropped in December, and both Ontario and the city of Ottawa saw decreases as economists forecast more rate cuts in the future.

Motion for renoviction advocacy and bylaw passes at city council

In the first meeting of the Ottawa city council in 2025, council members passed a motion that would advocate for more tenant protections from renovictions on a provincial level, outlining a path forward for community organizations and residents seeking protection from bad faith evictions.

Ottawa one of 11 municipalities to receive federal funding to address homelessness

The City of Ottawa is receiving federal funding to combat homelessness and encampments after the Canadian government signed deals with nine municipalities in Ontario and two in Saskatchewan to address homelessness.
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