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Q&A: Affordability, supply and availability in Ottawa’s rental market

Jan 12, 2026

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12 min read

Q&A: Affordability, supply and availability in Ottawa’s rental market

The Ottawa Lookout spoke with Francis Cortellino, a senior economist at CMHC, to learn more about the current situation for renters in Ottawa.

Julie Chadwick
Julie Chadwick
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Transportation

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Councillors debate buying more diesel buses to help reliability

Jan 9, 2026

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8 min read

Councillors debate buying more diesel buses to help reliability

In November, OC Transpo confirmed it delivered 97.8 per cent of its planned trips over a 12-month period, which was less than the 99.5 per cent target that was set. This, the transit organization said, is largely due to the lack of buses in service.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Housing

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As renovictions accelerate in Vanier, one land trust tries to hold the line

Jan 7, 2026

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7 min read

As renovictions accelerate in Vanier, one land trust tries to hold the line

Kate Chappell
Kate Chappell

Transit

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What will cost you more in 2026

Jan 5, 2026

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5 min read

What will cost you more in 2026

As the old calendar comes off the wall and a new one is hung in its place, residents’ finances will also see a reset.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Federal Election 2025

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2025 in review

Dec 24, 2025

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14 min read

2025 in review

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Downtown

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Why the Infinity Convention Centre homicides remain unsolved two years later

Dec 22, 2025

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15 min read

Why the Infinity Convention Centre homicides remain unsolved two years later

The party was in full swing and guests were having the time of their lives when gunfire rang out at a wedding held at the Infinity Convention Centre on Sept. 2, 2023.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Transportation

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A 'transformative year', Sutcliffe looks back at 2025

Dec 19, 2025

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12 min read

A 'transformative year', Sutcliffe looks back at 2025

The Ottawa Lookout sat down with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to discuss some of the biggest stories of 2025 and to look ahead to 2026.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Ottawa South

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Searching for something bigger: Ottawa churches report ‘massive’ rise in young people attending worship

Dec 17, 2025

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12 min read

Searching for something bigger: Ottawa churches report ‘massive’ rise in young people attending worship

A trend is emerging among Ottawa churches, and it’s one that has caught most priests and pastors by surprise.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale
Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

ByWard Market

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Changing times: Will a heritage designation attract more people to the ByWard Market?

Dec 15, 2025

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9 min read

Changing times: Will a heritage designation attract more people to the ByWard Market?

In recent years, numerous initiatives have been introduced to revitalize the area; the latest seeks to establish the Market as a heritage site.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Gatineau

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Q&A: Affordability, supply and availability in Ottawa’s rental market

Jan 12, 2026

•

12 min read

Q&A: Affordability, supply and availability in Ottawa’s rental market

The Ottawa Lookout spoke with Francis Cortellino, a senior economist at CMHC, to learn more about the current situation for renters in Ottawa.

Julie Chadwick
Julie Chadwick

Transportation

+4

Councillors debate buying more diesel buses to help reliability

Jan 9, 2026

•

8 min read

Councillors debate buying more diesel buses to help reliability

In November, OC Transpo confirmed it delivered 97.8 per cent of its planned trips over a 12-month period, which was less than the 99.5 per cent target that was set. This, the transit organization said, is largely due to the lack of buses in service.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Housing

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As renovictions accelerate in Vanier, one land trust tries to hold the line

Jan 7, 2026

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7 min read

As renovictions accelerate in Vanier, one land trust tries to hold the line

Kate Chappell
Kate Chappell

Transit

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What will cost you more in 2026

Jan 5, 2026

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5 min read

What will cost you more in 2026

As the old calendar comes off the wall and a new one is hung in its place, residents’ finances will also see a reset.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Federal Election 2025

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2025 in review

Dec 24, 2025

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14 min read

2025 in review

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Downtown

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Why the Infinity Convention Centre homicides remain unsolved two years later

Dec 22, 2025

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15 min read

Why the Infinity Convention Centre homicides remain unsolved two years later

The party was in full swing and guests were having the time of their lives when gunfire rang out at a wedding held at the Infinity Convention Centre on Sept. 2, 2023.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
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Gatineau

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Q&A: Affordability, supply and availability in Ottawa’s rental market

Jan 12, 2026

•

12 min read

Q&A: Affordability, supply and availability in Ottawa’s rental market

The Ottawa Lookout spoke with Francis Cortellino, a senior economist at CMHC, to learn more about the current situation for renters in Ottawa.

Julie Chadwick
Julie Chadwick

Transportation

+4

Councillors debate buying more diesel buses to help reliability

Jan 9, 2026

•

8 min read

Councillors debate buying more diesel buses to help reliability

In November, OC Transpo confirmed it delivered 97.8 per cent of its planned trips over a 12-month period, which was less than the 99.5 per cent target that was set. This, the transit organization said, is largely due to the lack of buses in service.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Housing

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As renovictions accelerate in Vanier, one land trust tries to hold the line

Jan 7, 2026

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7 min read

As renovictions accelerate in Vanier, one land trust tries to hold the line

Kate Chappell
Kate Chappell

Transit

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What will cost you more in 2026

Jan 5, 2026

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5 min read

What will cost you more in 2026

As the old calendar comes off the wall and a new one is hung in its place, residents’ finances will also see a reset.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

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Housing

Q&A: Affordability, supply and availability in Ottawa’s rental market

Jan 12, 2026

•

12 min read

Q&A: Affordability, supply and availability in Ottawa’s rental market

The Ottawa Lookout spoke with Francis Cortellino, a senior economist at CMHC, to learn more about the current situation for renters in Ottawa.

Julie Chadwick
Julie Chadwick

Housing

As renovictions accelerate in Vanier, one land trust tries to hold the line

Jan 7, 2026

•

7 min read

As renovictions accelerate in Vanier, one land trust tries to hold the line

Kate Chappell
Kate Chappell

Housing

Provincial and federal governments plan more affordable housing in Centretown and Nepean

Dec 10, 2025

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7 min read

Provincial and federal governments plan more affordable housing in Centretown and Nepean

During the Mayor’s Breakfast held at the Rogers Centre on Monday, Prime Minister Mark Carney gave more details on how his build Canada Homes Fund will help build more affordable accommodations in Ottawa.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Housing

A quiet experiment in compassion: How the ByWard Market’s block leaders are redefining street outreach

Dec 8, 2025

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9 min read

A quiet experiment in compassion: How the ByWard Market’s block leaders are redefining street outreach

How the ByWard Market’s block leaders are redefining street outreach

Kate Chappell
Kate Chappell

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Q&A: Affordability, supply and availability in Ottawa’s rental market

Jan 12, 2026

•

12 min read

Q&A: Affordability, supply and availability in Ottawa’s rental market

The Ottawa Lookout spoke with Francis Cortellino, a senior economist at CMHC, to learn more about the current situation for renters in Ottawa.

Julie Chadwick
Julie Chadwick
Councillors debate buying more diesel buses to help reliability

Jan 9, 2026

•

8 min read

Councillors debate buying more diesel buses to help reliability

In November, OC Transpo confirmed it delivered 97.8 per cent of its planned trips over a 12-month period, which was less than the 99.5 per cent target that was set. This, the transit organization said, is largely due to the lack of buses in service.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
As renovictions accelerate in Vanier, one land trust tries to hold the line

Jan 7, 2026

•

7 min read

As renovictions accelerate in Vanier, one land trust tries to hold the line

Kate Chappell
Kate Chappell
What will cost you more in 2026

Jan 5, 2026

•

5 min read

What will cost you more in 2026

As the old calendar comes off the wall and a new one is hung in its place, residents’ finances will also see a reset.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
2025 in review

Dec 24, 2025

•

14 min read

2025 in review

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
Why the Infinity Convention Centre homicides remain unsolved two years later

Dec 22, 2025

•

15 min read

Why the Infinity Convention Centre homicides remain unsolved two years later

The party was in full swing and guests were having the time of their lives when gunfire rang out at a wedding held at the Infinity Convention Centre on Sept. 2, 2023.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
A 'transformative year', Sutcliffe looks back at 2025

Dec 19, 2025

•

12 min read

A 'transformative year', Sutcliffe looks back at 2025

The Ottawa Lookout sat down with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to discuss some of the biggest stories of 2025 and to look ahead to 2026.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
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