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“We are growing very impatient” — The debate over fixing gridlock on Bank Street

The City of Ottawa has ruled out putting bus-only lanes on Bank Street, but some community groups say they are desperately needed

Downtown

Should a referendum be called for Lansdowne 2.0?

Capital Ward Coun. Shawn Menard wants to see a referendum so Ottawa residents can decide

Lansdowne

Is a different model needed to fund and provide transit in rural neighbourhoods?

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

Transit

Councillor intends to file motion to stop controversial Tewin development

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

Tewin Development

Should council decide to make bus rapid transit projects a bigger priority?

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 future of Mooney’s Bay Beach

The city is looking to build a new pavilion at Mooney’s Bay beach which can be used year-round

Billings Bridge

City hall has new security screening measures. Do they go too far?

New security protocols have been implemented at Ottawa’s city hall. But some think they go too far

City Hall

The King and Queen visit Ottawa

King Charles and Queen Camilla have wrapped up their two-day visit to Ottawa

Ottawa on track for bubble bylaw

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