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Mar 30, 2026

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20 min read

Meet Ottawa's 'Night Mayor'

Ottawa's night life commissioner Mathieu Grondin discusses Ottawa’s Nightlife Economy Action Plan and what comes next

Charlie Senack

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Inside Ottawa’s nightlife strategy: Night Mayor Mathieu Grondin on progress and what comes next

Mar 30, 2026

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10 min read

Inside Ottawa’s nightlife strategy: Night Mayor Mathieu Grondin on progress and what comes next

Two years into his role, the Lookout sat down with Grondin to check in what he's accomplished, his vision for the city's nightlife and criticisms from local businesses

Kate Chappell

Transportation

Weighing the wins and trade-offs of Bank Street’s bus-lane pilot project

Mar 26, 2026

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9 min read

Weighing the wins and trade-offs of Bank Street’s bus-lane pilot project

The city once said the idea of permanent bus-only lanes was off the table, but now, it wants to make that vision a reality with permanent and temporary solutions rolling out next summer.

Charlie Senack, Korbin Amaya

Transportation

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, +1

ByWard Market

Pausing the pedestrianization of William Street

Mar 21, 2026

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10 min read

Pausing the pedestrianization of William Street

Councillors raised concerns at the council meeting when they were notified that plans to redevelop William Street are now on hold.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Kanata

Mar 18, 2026

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10 min read

Where Ottawa is building next

Ottawa is building for the future.

Charlie Senack

When small businesses come together, they’re not so small after all

Mar 17, 2026

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4 min read

When small businesses come together, they’re not so small after all

New ByWard Market proposal one step closer to reality

For years, Ottawa has talked about revitalizing the ByWard Market. Plans have been released, consultations held, and visions sketched out for what the historic district could become.

Charlie Senack

Mar 30, 2026

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20 min read

Meet Ottawa's 'Night Mayor'

Ottawa's night life commissioner Mathieu Grondin discusses Ottawa’s Nightlife Economy Action Plan and what comes next

Charlie Senack

Small Business

Mar 30, 2026

•

10 min read

Inside Ottawa’s nightlife strategy: Night Mayor Mathieu Grondin on progress and what comes next

Two years into his role, the Lookout sat down with Grondin to check in what he's accomplished, his vision for the city's nightlife and criticisms from local businesses

Kate Chappell

Transportation

Mar 26, 2026

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9 min read

Weighing the wins and trade-offs of Bank Street’s bus-lane pilot project

The city once said the idea of permanent bus-only lanes was off the table, but now, it wants to make that vision a reality with permanent and temporary solutions rolling out next summer.

Charlie Senack, +1

Transportation

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, +1

ByWard Market

Mar 21, 2026

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10 min read

Pausing the pedestrianization of William Street

Councillors raised concerns at the council meeting when they were notified that plans to redevelop William Street are now on hold.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

City Hall

See what’s happening at council and the issues that affect you and your family

Mar 30, 2026

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20 min read

Meet Ottawa's 'Night Mayor'

Ottawa's night life commissioner Mathieu Grondin discusses Ottawa’s Nightlife Economy Action Plan and what comes next

Charlie Senack

Small Business

Mar 30, 2026

•

10 min read

Inside Ottawa’s nightlife strategy: Night Mayor Mathieu Grondin on progress and what comes next

Two years into his role, the Lookout sat down with Grondin to check in what he's accomplished, his vision for the city's nightlife and criticisms from local businesses

Kate Chappell

Transportation

Mar 26, 2026

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9 min read

Weighing the wins and trade-offs of Bank Street’s bus-lane pilot project

The city once said the idea of permanent bus-only lanes was off the table, but now, it wants to make that vision a reality with permanent and temporary solutions rolling out next summer.

Charlie Senack, Korbin Amaya

Transportation

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

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Development

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

Where Ottawa is building next

Ottawa is building for the future.

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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Mar 30, 2026

•

20 min read

Meet Ottawa's 'Night Mayor'

Ottawa's night life commissioner Mathieu Grondin discusses Ottawa’s Nightlife Economy Action Plan and what comes next

Charlie Senack

Mar 30, 2026

•

10 min read

Inside Ottawa’s nightlife strategy: Night Mayor Mathieu Grondin on progress and what comes next

Two years into his role, the Lookout sat down with Grondin to check in what he's accomplished, his vision for the city's nightlife and criticisms from local businesses

Kate Chappell

Mar 26, 2026

•

9 min read

Weighing the wins and trade-offs of Bank Street’s bus-lane pilot project

The city once said the idea of permanent bus-only lanes was off the table, but now, it wants to make that vision a reality with permanent and temporary solutions rolling out next summer.

Charlie Senack, Korbin Amaya

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

Mar 21, 2026

•

7 min read

City Hall Insider: March 5-19

Here's what happened in council chambers

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale, Charlie Senack

Mar 21, 2026

•

10 min read

Pausing the pedestrianization of William Street

Councillors raised concerns at the council meeting when they were notified that plans to redevelop William Street are now on hold.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Mar 18, 2026

•

10 min read

Where Ottawa is building next

Ottawa is building for the future.

Charlie Senack

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Meet Ottawa's 'Night Mayor'

Inside Ottawa’s nightlife strategy: Night Mayor Mathieu Grondin on progress and what comes next

Weighing the wins and trade-offs of Bank Street’s bus-lane pilot project

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

City Hall Insider: March 5-19

Pausing the pedestrianization of William Street

Where Ottawa is building next

When small businesses come together, they’re not so small after all

New ByWard Market proposal one step closer to reality

Meet Ottawa's 'Night Mayor'

Inside Ottawa’s nightlife strategy: Night Mayor Mathieu Grondin on progress and what comes next

Weighing the wins and trade-offs of Bank Street’s bus-lane pilot project

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

City Hall Insider: March 5-19

Pausing the pedestrianization of William Street

City Hall

Meet Ottawa's 'Night Mayor'

Inside Ottawa’s nightlife strategy: Night Mayor Mathieu Grondin on progress and what comes next

Weighing the wins and trade-offs of Bank Street’s bus-lane pilot project

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

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

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Meet Ottawa's 'Night Mayor'

Inside Ottawa’s nightlife strategy: Night Mayor Mathieu Grondin on progress and what comes next

Weighing the wins and trade-offs of Bank Street’s bus-lane pilot project

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

City Hall Insider: March 5-19

Pausing the pedestrianization of William Street

Where Ottawa is building next

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