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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.

Exclusive

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.

When will the Trillium Line open?

Stage 2 light rail could start welcoming passengers in mid-November. Plus, new rules are being implemented for car idlers.

Powerful words of resilience shared at Ottawa Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremonies

Thousands in Ottawa marked the annual day of Truth and Reconciliation. Plus, new drawings have been unveiled of the future Alexandra Bridge.

Opposition MPPs weigh in on Ottawa transit funding

"Transit funding in Toronto is $196 per person for the year. For Ottawa it’s $31 per person. That’s unacceptable."

Provincial

OC Transpo is set to take its biggest route overhaul in decades, but nobody knows

Your bus route is most likely changing in the next few months and chances are you don't know about it.