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Are old convents the answer to Ottawa’s emergency housing crisis?

Old religious institutions are being used to house people. Plus, the Greenboro Community Centre has been renamed after Diane Deans.

Housing

A win for rural Ottawa: Trucks removed from Manotick’s Main Street.

After two decades, transport trucks will no longer be able to take Manotick Main Street for most of the year.

One year since changes were made to Ottawa’s 911 system. What more is needed?

When someone in Ottawa now calls 911, their calls can be transferred anywhere in North America. It’s proven to be a successful tool.

New bylaw could limit demonstrations in certain settings

City council is looking to pass a bylaw that would prohibit protests from being held in vulnerable settings. Plus, new Ontario legislation will create red tape for building bike lanes.

Disability advocates demand a more accessible Ottawa

A Waterloo city councillor is slamming Ottawa for not being an accessible place to live. Plus, fire crews responded to over a dozen blazes over the long weekend.

Council looks to move away from Stage 3 light rail with bus rapid transit

There is finally a timeline for when New Ways to Bus is implemented. It will have mixed results for commuters in Nepean. Plus, council is looking to pivot away from light rail.

Transit

New Barrhaven location near Woodroffe identified for possible sprung shelter

Two sprung structures are being looked at to house newcomers to Ottawa. Plus, a look at the state of the ByWard Market.

Outgoing CEO of CHEO Alex Munter Reflects on 13-year legacy

After 13 years, Alex Munter is leaving his CEO role at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. The Lookout caught up with Munter on his final day to reflect on his legacy and hopes for the future.

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One week into Ottawa’s new garbage rules. How is the city fairing?

For the month of October officials are focusing on education over enforcement when it comes to Ottawa's new three-limit garbage rules.