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After 17 years, work is finally underway to restore Somerset House. But some are wary it will actually be completed
Some wins and some loses for Ottawa's teams
The City of Ottawa has ruled out putting bus-only lanes on Bank Street, but some community groups say they are desperately needed
Capital Ward Coun. Shawn Menard wants to see a referendum so Ottawa residents can decide
It may be early to say if the "New Ways to Bus" transit changes have increased ridership, but one councillor says transit is a tough sell in rural areas
One local councillor intends to file a motion in an attempt to scrap the project. But city staff say that would bring many unwanted risks
The city is set to update its Transportation Master Plan. Topics include whether to keep Phase 3 light rail and if BRT projects should take bigger priority
The city is looking to build a new pavilion at Mooney’s Bay beach which can be used year-round
New security protocols have been implemented at Ottawa’s city hall. But some think they go too far
King Charles and Queen Camilla have wrapped up their two-day visit to Ottawa
City staff have been given nine months to create a draft bylaw. It comes as Toronto is set to implement a similar one on July 2
From early 2000’s internet art to today’s VR, this Ottawa gem is forging new pathways for art, culture and technology.