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Upper level transit funding announcements could come in weeks, Sutcliffe tells Lookout

Upper level transit funding announcements could come in weeks, Sutcliffe tells Lookout

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says transit funding from upper levels of government could be coming. He also says Stage 3 LRT should still be built. Council thinks otherwise.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
TransitTransit
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Seniors transit passes set to go up 60 per cent instead of 120.

Seniors transit passes set to go up 60 per cent instead of 120.

Transit continues to be a big topic in Ottawa, but seniors wont need to face such a sharp increase for their monthly transit pass.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
The Sprung structure debate: What really went on and what's next?

The Sprung structure debate: What really went on and what's next?

No issues has been more contentious this year than where to house Sprung structures for asylum seekers. The Lookout investigates how we go here and what’s causing so much division

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
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Will a new synthetic skating rink be a driving force for ByWard Market revitalization efforts?

Will a new synthetic skating rink be a driving force for ByWard Market revitalization efforts?

A new year-round skating rink is coming to the ByWard Market as part of its three month-long winter festivities. Will it help bring more people to the neighbourhood?

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
TransitTransit
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City walks back on seniors transit fare increase

City walks back on seniors transit fare increase

The City of Ottawa said they are going back to the drawing board to eliminate a 120 per cent increase seniors were set to pay for monthly bus passes. Plus, local businesses are feeling the effects of the Canada Post strike.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
Should Ottawa ban protests outside of schools?

Should Ottawa ban protests outside of schools?

The City of Ottawa is considering a bubble bylaw which could ban demonstrations outside of certain settings such as schools. Is it needed or does it infringe on human rights?

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
TransitTransit
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Ottawa's draft budget has been released. Get ready to pay some of the highest transit fares in the country

Ottawa's draft budget has been released. Get ready to pay some of the highest transit fares in the country

It is worse than some thought. Ottawa's draft budget shows everyone will be paying more for transit - especially seniors.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
It's draft budget day in Ottawa. Here is what it could mean for you

It's draft budget day in Ottawa. Here is what it could mean for you

The City of Ottawa is facing mounting debt and transit costs. Some tough decisions need to be made. We will find out today how bad the damage will be.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
LansdowneLansdowne
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The cost of building Lansdowne: Can the city support two sports and entertainment districts?

The cost of building Lansdowne: Can the city support two sports and entertainment districts?

Steep costs, lack of transparency, uncreativity and worries community members, are just a few of the challenges plaguing Lansdowne

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
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Barrhaven wont get sprung shelters after all. Here is where they are going instead

Barrhaven wont get sprung shelters after all. Here is where they are going instead

Barrhaven is rejoicing over news they wont be having a sprung structure built in their suburban community. Instead, two locations have been chosen in Nepean and Kanata.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
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Greenspace and apartments are coming to South Keys Shopping Centre

Greenspace and apartments are coming to South Keys Shopping Centre

Ottawa is intensifying and some big changes could be coming to the South Keys Shopping Centre. Highrises and greenspace are planned for the site.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
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Are Lansdowne events hurting Glebe businesses? And are bike lanes the answer?

Are Lansdowne events hurting Glebe businesses? And are bike lanes the answer?

Bank Street businesses are saying they might need to close down due to a lack of sales on Lansdowne game days. A new transit study has been launched to fix that, but there is debate over if bike lanes are part of the answer.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
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