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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.
Committee approves new developments bringing new units Westboro, Hintonburg and west end
The planning and housing committee approved a slew developments on Wednesday, including ones that would bring additional dwelling units to Westboro, Hintonburg, Kanata North and Stittsville.
New prime minister Carney keeps one Ottawa MP, removes another from new cabinet
Following his swearing-in at Rideau Hall on Friday, the new prime minister of Canada Mark Carney appointed his cabinet, which is about half the size of his predecessor’s and had some changes in store for Ottawa MPs in the Liberal caucus.
Final work well underway for LRT east extension as west end continues to grapple with impacts
Ottawans are getting closer to city-wide transit connectivity, with the LRT East extensions undergoing final work and the West end construction well underway, the Ottawa Transit Committee heard this week.
