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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

City Hall Insider: Trusting transit

Without any major developments, like the zoning bylaw or garbage dump acquisition of the previous meeting, last week’s city council meeting was back to regular business. Here’s what happened:

Community

Organizers of St. Patrick’s Day parade make plea for donations ahead of event

After years of quiet streets in mid-March, Ottawa is set to turn green once again.

Community

BMDA Q&A

The Lookout sat down with Jason Burggraaf, director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association (GOHBA), to learn more about housing supply, zoning, the role the city plays in promoting home building, and whether the city’s most recent promises will make an impact.

Housing

Latest News

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

City Hall Insider: Trusting transit

Organizers of St. Patrick’s Day parade make plea for donations ahead of event

BMDA Q&A

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