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The Sprung structure debate: What really went on and what's next?

No issues has been more contentious this year than where to house Sprung structures for asylum seekers. The Lookout investigates how we go here and what’s causing so much division

Will a new synthetic skating rink be a driving force for ByWard Market revitalization efforts?

A new year-round skating rink is coming to the ByWard Market as part of its three month-long winter festivities. Will it help bring more people to the neighbourhood?

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City walks back on seniors transit fare increase

The City of Ottawa said they are going back to the drawing board to eliminate a 120 per cent increase seniors were set to pay for monthly bus passes. Plus, local businesses are feeling the effects of the Canada Post strike.

Transit

Should Ottawa ban protests outside of schools?

The City of Ottawa is considering a bubble bylaw which could ban demonstrations outside of certain settings such as schools. Is it needed or does it infringe on human rights?

Ottawa's draft budget has been released. Get ready to pay some of the highest transit fares in the country

It is worse than some thought. Ottawa's draft budget shows everyone will be paying more for transit - especially seniors.

Transit

It's draft budget day in Ottawa. Here is what it could mean for you

The City of Ottawa is facing mounting debt and transit costs. Some tough decisions need to be made. We will find out today how bad the damage will be.

The cost of building Lansdowne: Can the city support two sports and entertainment districts?

Steep costs, lack of transparency, uncreativity and worries community members, are just a few of the challenges plaguing Lansdowne

Lansdowne

Barrhaven wont get sprung shelters after all. Here is where they are going instead

Barrhaven is rejoicing over news they wont be having a sprung structure built in their suburban community. Instead, two locations have been chosen in Nepean and Kanata.

Housing

Greenspace and apartments are coming to South Keys Shopping Centre

Ottawa is intensifying and some big changes could be coming to the South Keys Shopping Centre. Highrises and greenspace are planned for the site.

South Keys