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Staff report warns of legal issues if council proceeds with controversial bubble by-law

City staff are warning that implementing a bubble by-law could raise legal issues for the City of Ottawa and requires further research before councillors consider taking action.

Arnprior, Carleton Place among municipalities granted strong mayor powers

The provincial government is expanding strong mayor powers to 169 additional municipalities in Ontario, including Arnprior and Carleton Place, starting May 1.

Yasir Naqvi’s plans to bolster public transit, affordability and housing if re-elected in Ottawa Centre

Now roughly halfway through the campaign, Liberal candidate Yasir Naqvi took a break from door-knocking during Tuesday’s snowstorm to chat about how he plans...

A battleground and a shared backyard: Ottawa ridings to watch

Home to Parliament Hill and the nation’s capital, it’s no surprise that Ottawa has its fair share of unique ridings. This year, strategists are...

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.

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Barrie to expand water monitoring program after high E. coli levels found in Dyments Creek

Recent water testing along Dyments Creek in Barrie has...

Baycats return to IBL finals

The Barrie Baycats' are making a return trip to...

Barrie native joins Saturday Night Live

Live from New York – it’s Barrie’s own Veronika...

Canada to host U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, other officials from G7 and Ukraine

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson will be in the...
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