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Might new taxes be a way to fix the transit budget?

Licence plate fees and rideshare levies are possible solutions for the city’s transit budget deficit.

Insider: More issues at St Laurent station could jeopardize Stage 2’s future

After falling concrete in January, staff decided they could wait until full inspections later this year. Instead, they had to shut the station down for five days.

St-Laurent closure extends until at least Wednesday

St-Laurent station was shut down for more peeling concrete, city providing an update this afternoon.

City votes to raise development charges, skip federal funds

The city’s decision to raise development charges means it can’t apply for a new federal housing fund.

City loses class-action lawsuit to taxi plate holders

The city lost a class-action lawsuit with cab drivers over the arrival of Uber.

Community steps up to help people harmed by high-rise fire

The community raised thousands of dollars to help out the people harmed and displaced by two fires in an Overbrook high rise.

City staff cut development charge hike at last moment

A council committee voted to increase development charges, a move that could jeopardize federal housing funding.

Insider: What’s the deal with zoning?

We take a look at the history of zoning, and why fourplexes might mean for the city.

Infrastructure underfunded by $3 billion over next 10 years

A new report on the state of Ottawa’s infrastructure and services.