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Local residents outraged at lack of transparency, public consultation surrounding east-end landfill

Nov 28, 2025

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10 min read

Local residents outraged at lack of transparency, public consultation surrounding east-end landfill

The city is considering purchasing a privately-owned landfill in the east end, but it isn’t clear how this would impact the City’s long-term waste management plans.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

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Alta Vista residents frustrated by NCC’s refusal to build Rideau River dock

Nov 27, 2025

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6 min read

Alta Vista residents frustrated by NCC’s refusal to build Rideau River dock

Local residents and the city council continue to face pushback on their requests for a more accessible, animated waterfront.

Charlie Senack

Ottawa South

How Heron Gate is rebuilding amid inequality and renewal

Nov 26, 2025

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9 min read

How Heron Gate is rebuilding amid inequality and renewal

A story of redevelopment and infill, and of a neighbourhood facing challenges and inequity.

Kate Chappell

Ottawa West

Accora Village tenants say rent hikes exploit provincial loophole

Nov 24, 2025

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8 min read

Accora Village tenants say rent hikes exploit provincial loophole

Rents are rising at many Accora Village properties, but the real estate company is defending the move.

Kate Chappell

Ottawa West

Ontario bill 60 a ‘top-down assault’ on local democracy, bike lane infrastructure, cycling advocate says

Nov 21, 2025

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7 min read

Ontario bill 60 a ‘top-down assault’ on local democracy, bike lane infrastructure, cycling advocate says

A new provincial bill has made the news due to its significant municipal proposals — one of which threatens many of the City's planned bike lanes.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Barrhaven

Greenbank Road realignment to break ground next year after decades-long delay

Nov 21, 2025

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7 min read

Greenbank Road realignment to break ground next year after decades-long delay

Plans for realignment and development were delayed for years until recently, when more money was allocated in the 2026 Draft City Budget for the first phase of work to begin next spring.

Charlie Senack

Infrastructure

Bells Corners launches plan to reimagine Robertson Road

Nov 18, 2025

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7 min read

Bells Corners launches plan to reimagine Robertson Road

After years of transformation and growth followed by decades of stagnation, it's time to talk about the future of Robertson Road.

Charlie Senack

Transit

City launches study to explore possibility of Merivale Road bus lanes

Nov 16, 2025

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6 min read

City launches study to explore possibility of Merivale Road bus lanes

To address increased traffic and congestion, the city is considering putting dedicated bus lanes down a four-kilometre stretch of Merivale Road. But the idea is garnering mixed opinions.

Charlie Senack

Health

Nov 13, 2025

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14 min read

City strategy to recruit and retain family doctors earns support and collaboration from healthcare leaders

A new strategy related to primary care for Ottawa residents was approved unanimously by council, but leaders say it will take a lot of effort to work

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Carlsbad Springs

Nov 28, 2025

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10 min read

Local residents outraged at lack of transparency, public consultation surrounding east-end landfill

The city is considering purchasing a privately-owned landfill in the east end, but it isn’t clear how this would impact the City’s long-term waste management plans.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Billings Bridge

Nov 27, 2025

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6 min read

Alta Vista residents frustrated by NCC’s refusal to build Rideau River dock

Local residents and the city council continue to face pushback on their requests for a more accessible, animated waterfront.

Charlie Senack

Ottawa South

Nov 26, 2025

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9 min read

How Heron Gate is rebuilding amid inequality and renewal

A story of redevelopment and infill, and of a neighbourhood facing challenges and inequity.

Kate Chappell

Ottawa West

Nov 24, 2025

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8 min read

Accora Village tenants say rent hikes exploit provincial loophole

Rents are rising at many Accora Village properties, but the real estate company is defending the move.

Kate Chappell

Ottawa West

Nov 21, 2025

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7 min read

Ontario bill 60 a ‘top-down assault’ on local democracy, bike lane infrastructure, cycling advocate says

A new provincial bill has made the news due to its significant municipal proposals — one of which threatens many of the City's planned bike lanes.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Barrhaven

Nov 21, 2025

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7 min read

Greenbank Road realignment to break ground next year after decades-long delay

Plans for realignment and development were delayed for years until recently, when more money was allocated in the 2026 Draft City Budget for the first phase of work to begin next spring.

Charlie Senack

City Hall

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Carlsbad Springs

Nov 28, 2025

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10 min read

Local residents outraged at lack of transparency, public consultation surrounding east-end landfill

The city is considering purchasing a privately-owned landfill in the east end, but it isn’t clear how this would impact the City’s long-term waste management plans.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Billings Bridge

Nov 27, 2025

•

6 min read

Alta Vista residents frustrated by NCC’s refusal to build Rideau River dock

Local residents and the city council continue to face pushback on their requests for a more accessible, animated waterfront.

Charlie Senack

Ottawa South

Nov 26, 2025

•

9 min read

How Heron Gate is rebuilding amid inequality and renewal

A story of redevelopment and infill, and of a neighbourhood facing challenges and inequity.

Kate Chappell

Ottawa West

Nov 24, 2025

•

8 min read

Accora Village tenants say rent hikes exploit provincial loophole

Rents are rising at many Accora Village properties, but the real estate company is defending the move.

Kate Chappell

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Housing

Nov 26, 2025

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9 min read

How Heron Gate is rebuilding amid inequality and renewal

A story of redevelopment and infill, and of a neighbourhood facing challenges and inequity.

Kate Chappell

Housing

Nov 24, 2025

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8 min read

Accora Village tenants say rent hikes exploit provincial loophole

Rents are rising at many Accora Village properties, but the real estate company is defending the move.

Kate Chappell

Development

Nov 21, 2025

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7 min read

Greenbank Road realignment to break ground next year after decades-long delay

Plans for realignment and development were delayed for years until recently, when more money was allocated in the 2026 Draft City Budget for the first phase of work to begin next spring.

Charlie Senack

Tewin Development

Council votes against motion to stop Tewin. Here's why the development is so controversial

Oct 30, 2025

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12 min read

Council votes against motion to stop Tewin. Here's why the development is so controversial

The new community for 40,000 residents is still on track to be developed despite financial and consultation concerns

Sarah MacFarlane

Latest Posts

Nov 28, 2025

•

10 min read

Local residents outraged at lack of transparency, public consultation surrounding east-end landfill

The city is considering purchasing a privately-owned landfill in the east end, but it isn’t clear how this would impact the City’s long-term waste management plans.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Nov 27, 2025

•

6 min read

Alta Vista residents frustrated by NCC’s refusal to build Rideau River dock

Local residents and the city council continue to face pushback on their requests for a more accessible, animated waterfront.

Charlie Senack

Nov 26, 2025

•

9 min read

How Heron Gate is rebuilding amid inequality and renewal

A story of redevelopment and infill, and of a neighbourhood facing challenges and inequity.

Kate Chappell

Nov 24, 2025

•

8 min read

Accora Village tenants say rent hikes exploit provincial loophole

Rents are rising at many Accora Village properties, but the real estate company is defending the move.

Kate Chappell

Nov 21, 2025

•

7 min read

Ontario bill 60 a ‘top-down assault’ on local democracy, bike lane infrastructure, cycling advocate says

A new provincial bill has made the news due to its significant municipal proposals — one of which threatens many of the City's planned bike lanes.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Nov 21, 2025

•

7 min read

Greenbank Road realignment to break ground next year after decades-long delay

Plans for realignment and development were delayed for years until recently, when more money was allocated in the 2026 Draft City Budget for the first phase of work to begin next spring.

Charlie Senack

Nov 18, 2025

•

7 min read

Bells Corners launches plan to reimagine Robertson Road

After years of transformation and growth followed by decades of stagnation, it's time to talk about the future of Robertson Road.

Charlie Senack

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Local residents outraged at lack of transparency, public consultation surrounding east-end landfill

Alta Vista residents frustrated by NCC’s refusal to build Rideau River dock

How Heron Gate is rebuilding amid inequality and renewal

Accora Village tenants say rent hikes exploit provincial loophole

Ontario bill 60 a ‘top-down assault’ on local democracy, bike lane infrastructure, cycling advocate says

Greenbank Road realignment to break ground next year after decades-long delay

Bells Corners launches plan to reimagine Robertson Road

City launches study to explore possibility of Merivale Road bus lanes

City strategy to recruit and retain family doctors earns support and collaboration from healthcare leaders

Local residents outraged at lack of transparency, public consultation surrounding east-end landfill

Alta Vista residents frustrated by NCC’s refusal to build Rideau River dock

How Heron Gate is rebuilding amid inequality and renewal

Accora Village tenants say rent hikes exploit provincial loophole

Ontario bill 60 a ‘top-down assault’ on local democracy, bike lane infrastructure, cycling advocate says

Greenbank Road realignment to break ground next year after decades-long delay

City Hall

Local residents outraged at lack of transparency, public consultation surrounding east-end landfill

Alta Vista residents frustrated by NCC’s refusal to build Rideau River dock

How Heron Gate is rebuilding amid inequality and renewal

Accora Village tenants say rent hikes exploit provincial loophole

Discover new hidden gem restaurants in Ottawa with Capital Eats

Housing

How Heron Gate is rebuilding amid inequality and renewal

Accora Village tenants say rent hikes exploit provincial loophole

Greenbank Road realignment to break ground next year after decades-long delay

Council votes against motion to stop Tewin. Here's why the development is so controversial

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Local residents outraged at lack of transparency, public consultation surrounding east-end landfill

Alta Vista residents frustrated by NCC’s refusal to build Rideau River dock

How Heron Gate is rebuilding amid inequality and renewal

Accora Village tenants say rent hikes exploit provincial loophole

Ontario bill 60 a ‘top-down assault’ on local democracy, bike lane infrastructure, cycling advocate says

Greenbank Road realignment to break ground next year after decades-long delay

Bells Corners launches plan to reimagine Robertson Road

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