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The debate over building up in Old Ottawa East
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The debate over building up in Old Ottawa East

More density has been approved for many Ottawa neighbourhoods. Old Ottawa East residents say height increases go too far

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
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Why the Ontario government took over control of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

Why the Ontario government took over control of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

The Ottawa Carleton District School Board's finances are being taken over by the province, who says the books need to be balanced before control is handed back over to trustees

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
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What is causing a hum through the Glebe?

What is causing a hum through the Glebe?

Neighbours of the Clemow Apartments at Carling and Bronson say its air conditioning unit is creating too much noise, which might be over the allowable limit

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
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Centrepointe Community fears new zoning could lead to development on beloved parkspace

Centrepointe Community fears new zoning could lead to development on beloved parkspace

Updated zoning will prohibit new uses for Centrepointe Park. While nearby residents fear housing or recreation space could be built on the loved greenspace, the area councillor says there is nothing to worry about

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Culture and heritage was on display at Ottawa’s Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival

Culture and heritage was on display at Ottawa’s Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival

Culture and heritage was on display at Ottawa’s Summer Solstice Festival at Wesley Clover Parks over the weekend

Keito Newman
Keito Newman
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Ottawa Redblacks get first win of the season

Ottawa Redblacks get first win of the season

Plus, the weekend updates on soccer and baseball

Jeff Morris
Jeff Morris
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Sacred Heart High School Students make donation to Stittsville Food Bank

Sacred Heart High School Students make donation to Stittsville Food Bank

They raised over $8,500 for

Tristan Nuyens
Tristan Nuyens
TransportationTransportation
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Ottawa’s updated Transit Master Plan has some ambitious dreams
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Ottawa’s updated Transit Master Plan has some ambitious dreams

Here's what it could mean for your neighbourhood

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
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Should a proposed housing development be built near Ottawa’s flight path?

Should a proposed housing development be built near Ottawa’s flight path?

The Ottawa Airport Authority argued against the project saying air travel noise would disrupt residents. But the area councillor and community association were in support

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
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Isabelle Skalski plans for city council after winning the Osgoode by-election

Isabelle Skalski plans for city council after winning the Osgoode by-election

Isabelle Skalski from Greely won the recent by-election with 34 per cent of the vote

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
After 17 years, work begins on Somerset House

After 17 years, work begins on Somerset House

After 17 years, work is finally underway to restore Somerset House. But some are wary it will actually be completed

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
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A mixed bag for Ottawa sports teams this week

A mixed bag for Ottawa sports teams this week

Some wins and some loses for Ottawa's teams

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
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