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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.

Housing

Algonquin College students rally to protest cuts to 30 programs

Cars honked in support as they drove past Algonquin College on Tuesday afternoon, where roughly 100 students, faculty and community members gathered outside the campus on Woodroffe Avenue to protest the planned suspension of 30 academic programs.

Post-Secondary Education

Ottawa's transit predicament

Ottawa’s long-awaited eastern extension of the O-Train Confederation Line should still open this spring after reaching a key construction milestone.

Transportation

Should OC Transpo special constables have provincial powers?

In response to provincial legislation, Coun. Stephanie Plante tabled a motion that would allow transit special constables to issue provincial fines for public consumption of illegal substances.

Police

‘No crystal ball’: what will Ottawa look like in 2051?

One of the big-ticket items at city council last week was new growth projections for the City of Ottawa.

Community

The debate over a cricket pitch in Barrhaven

A proposal to build a cricket pitch at Barrhaven’s Beryl Gaffney Park is sparking debate among residents who say the popular greenspace should remain in its current state.

Community

Algonquin to decide fate of 30 programs

For decades, Algonquin has provided a seemingly endless supply of selection for students of all backgrounds and interests. But now 30 of those programs listed are at risk of elimination.

Community

Demands for literacy, communities and a 'third place' drive plans for more libraries

Bookworms and families in Hunt Club are celebrating the potential of a new library branch now that councillors have approved the next steps to lease space for a fresh library space on McCarthy Road. But this news is just the latest development as the City of Ottawa works to address steadily rising demand for libraries and local branches.

Community

What heritage designation would mean for Kanata’s Beaverbrook community

Kanata North Coun. Cathy Curry said the push for heritage recognition has been years in the making and, in her view, is rooted in what residents have long seen as a rare planning experiment that is still unique today.

Kanata

Latest News

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

Algonquin College students rally to protest cuts to 30 programs

Ottawa's transit predicament

Should OC Transpo special constables have provincial powers?

‘No crystal ball’: what will Ottawa look like in 2051?

The debate over a cricket pitch in Barrhaven

Algonquin to decide fate of 30 programs

Demands for literacy, communities and a 'third place' drive plans for more libraries

What heritage designation would mean for Kanata’s Beaverbrook community

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