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Ottawa’s noise rules back in focus as council faces competing priorities

Apr 21, 2026

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4 min read

Ottawa’s noise rules back in focus as council faces competing priorities

As Ottawa heads into another festival and patio season, city hall is quietly preparing to revisit a rulebook that shapes everything from backyard air conditioners to late-night concerts.

Kate Chappell

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Ottawa West

Twenty-five years later, Ottawa’s amalgamation is still a wound that never fully healed

Apr 19, 2026

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8 min read

Twenty-five years later, Ottawa’s amalgamation is still a wound that never fully healed

On the last night Gloucester existed as its own municipality, the mood in council chambers was not celebratory.

Charlie Senack

Ottawa East

The history of the founding, language and trades of Orléans

Apr 16, 2026

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7 min read

The history of the founding, language and trades of Orléans

Before Orléans was a part of Ottawa, before it was known for its suburbs, cultural scene, vibrant bilingualism and local economy, it was a place of farmland, French language and culture, and a unique local pride.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Barrhaven

Province keeps school trustees but limits their role as Ottawa board remains under supervision

Apr 14, 2026

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10 min read

Province keeps school trustees but limits their role as Ottawa board remains under supervision

When voters head to the ballot box in this fall’s municipal election, they will still have a chance to elect trustees to advocate for the English Catholic and public school boards. But it remains unclear when — or if — those trustees will actually be able to govern.

Charlie Senack

Ottawa South

What the future holds for Mooney’s Bay Beach and its sledding hill

Apr 12, 2026

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8 min read

What the future holds for Mooney’s Bay Beach and its sledding hill

The hill was a popular sledding spot, but it has been fenced off for years after the tragic death of 11-year-old Josée Abi Assal, who lost her life after colliding with a metal signpost while tobogganing.

Charlie Senack

Community

How former city councillor Keith Egli turned trauma into a message for survivors

Apr 7, 2026

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10 min read

How former city councillor Keith Egli turned trauma into a message for survivors

Before entering municipal politics, Keith Egli spent decades in a career that, like his time on council, required composure under pressure and careful judgment. But an inner battle had been brewing.

Charlie Senack

Ottawa West

Committee approves long-debated sidewalks for Manor Park

Apr 4, 2026

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5 min read

Committee approves long-debated sidewalks for Manor Park

Councillors have greenlit next steps for installing sidewalks along some roads in Manor Park as part of ongoing road modifications, despite ongoing controversy in the community.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Community

Growing pricetag, LRT washroom closures raise questions about proposed downtown public toilet

Apr 2, 2026

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9 min read

Growing pricetag, LRT washroom closures raise questions about proposed downtown public toilet

Long-awaited plans to install a stand-alone public washroom in Centretown are set to come to fruition this year, but as the city’s other public restrooms face vandalism and safety hazards, the Centretown facility could be on the chopping block.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale, +1

Osgoode ward

Looking back on rural amalgamation, 25 years later

Mar 31, 2026

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9 min read

Looking back on rural amalgamation, 25 years later

It’s been 25 years since Ontario absorbed Osgoode township and other rural areas with the City of Ottawa, but Doug Thompson still stands by his belief that it was a poor decision.

Charlie Senack

Glebe

Apr 21, 2026

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4 min read

Ottawa’s noise rules back in focus as council faces competing priorities

As Ottawa heads into another festival and patio season, city hall is quietly preparing to revisit a rulebook that shapes everything from backyard air conditioners to late-night concerts.

Kate Chappell

Ottawa West

Apr 19, 2026

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8 min read

Twenty-five years later, Ottawa’s amalgamation is still a wound that never fully healed

On the last night Gloucester existed as its own municipality, the mood in council chambers was not celebratory.

Charlie Senack

Ottawa East

Apr 16, 2026

•

7 min read

The history of the founding, language and trades of Orléans

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Barrhaven

Apr 14, 2026

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10 min read

Province keeps school trustees but limits their role as Ottawa board remains under supervision

Charlie Senack

Ottawa South

Apr 12, 2026

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8 min read

What the future holds for Mooney’s Bay Beach and its sledding hill

Charlie Senack

Community

Apr 7, 2026

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10 min read

How former city councillor Keith Egli turned trauma into a message for survivors

Before entering municipal politics, Keith Egli spent decades in a career that, like his time on council, required composure under pressure and careful judgment. But an inner battle had been brewing.

Charlie Senack

City Hall

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Glebe

Apr 21, 2026

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4 min read

Ottawa’s noise rules back in focus as council faces competing priorities

As Ottawa heads into another festival and patio season, city hall is quietly preparing to revisit a rulebook that shapes everything from backyard air conditioners to late-night concerts.

Kate Chappell

Ottawa West

Apr 19, 2026

•

8 min read

Twenty-five years later, Ottawa’s amalgamation is still a wound that never fully healed

On the last night Gloucester existed as its own municipality, the mood in council chambers was not celebratory.

Charlie Senack

Ottawa East

Apr 16, 2026

•

7 min read

The history of the founding, language and trades of Orléans

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Barrhaven

Apr 14, 2026

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10 min read

Province keeps school trustees but limits their role as Ottawa board remains under supervision

Charlie Senack

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Baseline bus rapid transit ‘closer than it’s ever been,’ says College Ward councillor

Mar 22, 2026

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6 min read

Baseline bus rapid transit ‘closer than it’s ever been,’ says College Ward councillor

As turmoil and maintenance issues continue to plague Ottawa's transit system, Coun. Laine Johnson weighs in on some of the projects that could make a difference

Charlie Senack

Housing

Mar 21, 2026

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7 min read

City Hall Insider: March 5-19

Here's what happened in council chambers

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale, Charlie Senack

Development

Mar 18, 2026

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10 min read

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Charlie Senack

Housing

How Habitat for Humanity is bringing home ownership within reach for local families

Mar 12, 2026

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14 min read

How Habitat for Humanity is bringing home ownership within reach for local families

In its largest project to date, Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa is building affordable townhomes in Nepean, all of which will be made available for ownership to local families in need. But after only one week, the organization was forced to pause applications due to a surge in demand and interest.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

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Apr 21, 2026

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4 min read

Ottawa’s noise rules back in focus as council faces competing priorities

As Ottawa heads into another festival and patio season, city hall is quietly preparing to revisit a rulebook that shapes everything from backyard air conditioners to late-night concerts.

Kate Chappell

Apr 19, 2026

•

8 min read

Twenty-five years later, Ottawa’s amalgamation is still a wound that never fully healed

On the last night Gloucester existed as its own municipality, the mood in council chambers was not celebratory.

Charlie Senack

Apr 16, 2026

•

7 min read

The history of the founding, language and trades of Orléans

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Apr 14, 2026

•

10 min read

Province keeps school trustees but limits their role as Ottawa board remains under supervision

Charlie Senack

Apr 12, 2026

•

8 min read

What the future holds for Mooney’s Bay Beach and its sledding hill

Charlie Senack

Apr 7, 2026

•

10 min read

How former city councillor Keith Egli turned trauma into a message for survivors

Before entering municipal politics, Keith Egli spent decades in a career that, like his time on council, required composure under pressure and careful judgment. But an inner battle had been brewing.

Charlie Senack

Apr 4, 2026

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5 min read

Committee approves long-debated sidewalks for Manor Park

Councillors have greenlit next steps for installing sidewalks along some roads in Manor Park as part of ongoing road modifications, despite ongoing controversy in the community.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

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Ottawa’s noise rules back in focus as council faces competing priorities

Twenty-five years later, Ottawa’s amalgamation is still a wound that never fully healed

The history of the founding, language and trades of Orléans

Province keeps school trustees but limits their role as Ottawa board remains under supervision

What the future holds for Mooney’s Bay Beach and its sledding hill

How former city councillor Keith Egli turned trauma into a message for survivors

Committee approves long-debated sidewalks for Manor Park

Growing pricetag, LRT washroom closures raise questions about proposed downtown public toilet

Looking back on rural amalgamation, 25 years later

Ottawa’s noise rules back in focus as council faces competing priorities

Twenty-five years later, Ottawa’s amalgamation is still a wound that never fully healed

The history of the founding, language and trades of Orléans

Province keeps school trustees but limits their role as Ottawa board remains under supervision

What the future holds for Mooney’s Bay Beach and its sledding hill

How former city councillor Keith Egli turned trauma into a message for survivors

City Hall

Ottawa’s noise rules back in focus as council faces competing priorities

Twenty-five years later, Ottawa’s amalgamation is still a wound that never fully healed

The history of the founding, language and trades of Orléans

Province keeps school trustees but limits their role as Ottawa board remains under supervision

Discover new hidden gem restaurants in Ottawa with Capital Eats

Housing

Baseline bus rapid transit ‘closer than it’s ever been,’ says College Ward councillor

City Hall Insider: March 5-19

Where Ottawa is building next

How Habitat for Humanity is bringing home ownership within reach for local families

Latest Posts

Ottawa’s noise rules back in focus as council faces competing priorities

Twenty-five years later, Ottawa’s amalgamation is still a wound that never fully healed

The history of the founding, language and trades of Orléans

Province keeps school trustees but limits their role as Ottawa board remains under supervision

What the future holds for Mooney’s Bay Beach and its sledding hill

How former city councillor Keith Egli turned trauma into a message for survivors

Committee approves long-debated sidewalks for Manor Park

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