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Committee approves long-debated sidewalks for Manor Park

Councillors have greenlit next steps for installing sidewalks along some roads in Manor Park as part of ongoing road modifications, despite ongoing controversy in the community.

Ottawa West

Growing pricetag, LRT washroom closures raise questions about proposed downtown public toilet

Long-awaited plans to install a stand-alone public washroom in Centretown are set to come to fruition this year, but as the city’s other public restrooms face vandalism and safety hazards, the Centretown facility could be on the chopping block.

Community

Looking back on rural amalgamation, 25 years later

It’s been 25 years since Ontario absorbed Osgoode township and other rural areas with the City of Ottawa, but Doug Thompson still stands by his belief that it was a poor decision.

Osgoode ward

Inside Ottawa’s nightlife strategy: Night Mayor Mathieu Grondin on progress and what comes next

Two years into his role, the Lookout sat down with Grondin to check in what he's accomplished, his vision for the city's nightlife and criticisms from local businesses

Small Business

Weighing the wins and trade-offs of Bank Street’s bus-lane pilot project

The city once said the idea of permanent bus-only lanes was off the table, but now, it wants to make that vision a reality with permanent and temporary solutions rolling out next summer.

Transportation

Baseline bus rapid transit ‘closer than it’s ever been,’ says College Ward councillor

As turmoil and maintenance issues continue to plague Ottawa's transit system, Coun. Laine Johnson weighs in on some of the projects that could make a difference

Transportation

City Hall Insider: March 5-19

Here's what happened in council chambers

Housing

Pausing the pedestrianization of William Street

Councillors raised concerns at the council meeting when they were notified that plans to redevelop William Street are now on hold.

ByWard Market

Where Ottawa is building next

Ottawa is building for the future.

Kanata