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City releases plan to promote economic development in Metcalfe

As Ottawa continues to grow and expand, community advocates want to make sure that growth doesn’t pass Metcalfe by.

Here's who’s running so far to be your next city councillor and mayor

City Hall Insider: bubble bylaw

A new bylaw establishing “safe access zones” will take effect in August, prohibiting protests within 50 metres of certain buildings, after the controversial bylaw was approved 20 to four by council on Wednesday.

City council passes ‘bubble bylaw’ with 20-4 vote

A new bylaw establishing “safe access zones” will take effect in August, prohibiting protests within 50 metres of certain buildings, after the controversial bylaw was approved 20 to four by council on Wednesday.

Could high-speed rail ever reach downtown? Councillors say no

Downtown Ottawa is being considered for a new high-speed rail station, but councillors say it would be better suited on Tremblay Road

Is a 'ring road' in southern Ottawa fantasy or reality?

A possible transportation solution that began as a pipe dream and evolved to a proposal at city hall has once emerged as rural Ottawa residents retain hope for a ring road south of the urban core.

What is the answer to improving transit service in Ottawa?

A promised provincial upload of Ottawa’s light-rail system is once again raising a bigger question: if the city gets financial breathing room, what should it do differently this time?

Ottawa’s noise rules back in focus as council faces competing priorities

As Ottawa heads into another festival and patio season, city hall is quietly preparing to revisit a rulebook that shapes everything from backyard air conditioners to late-night concerts.

The future of the Baseline-Merivale corridor

The Baseline-Merivale Secondary Plan currently underway will shape what can soon be built in one of Nepean's busiest areas