Geoff Sharpe

Geoff Sharpe

Geoff is the founder and managing editor of the Lookout.

The Manor Park sidewalk debate

The Manor Park sidewalk debate

Manor Park is slated to see its first sidewalks built in over 70 years. Some residents say they will make the community safer, but others fear it will take away from the post-war charm

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Plane crash injures at least two

Plane crash injures at least two

Three people were in a plane when it crashed near the Ottawa Airport Thursday evening. Two people were transported to hospital with the condition of the third unknown

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Ottawa Police start new district model to benefit suburban neighbourhoods

Ottawa Police start new district model to benefit suburban neighbourhoods

Ottawa Police are rolling out a new district approach that will focus on four different areas of the city. Will it help make Ottawa a safer place to live?

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Changing OC Transpo's transfer window

Changing OC Transpo's transfer window

Longer bus rides mean some commuters are having to pay their bus fare twice. To fix the problem, one city councillor is suggesting changing the transfer window

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Damage is worse than expected to Mackenzie Bridge, says new report

Damage is worse than expected to Mackenzie Bridge, says new report

The Mackenzie King work will have construction crews repairing the aging structure for at least two more years after new problems surfaced.

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Damage is worse than expected to Mackenzie Bridge, says new report

Damage is worse than expected to Mackenzie Bridge, says new report

The Mackenzie King work will have construction crews repairing the aging structure for at least two more years after new problems surfaced.

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Centrepointe Community fears new zoning could lead to development on beloved parkspace.

Centrepointe Community fears new zoning could lead to development on beloved parkspace.

Updated zoning will prohibit new uses for Centrepointe Park. While nearby residents fear housing or recreation space could be built on the loved greenspace, the area councillor says there is nothing to worry about

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Centrepointe Community fears new zoning could lead to development on beloved parkspace

Centrepointe Community fears new zoning could lead to development on beloved parkspace

Updated zoning will prohibit new uses for Centrepointe Park. While nearby residents fear housing or recreation space could be built on the loved greenspace, the area councillor says there is nothing to worry about

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“We are growing very impatient” — The debate over fixing gridlock on Bank Street

“We are growing very impatient” — The debate over fixing gridlock on Bank Street

The City of Ottawa has ruled out putting bus-only lanes on Bank Street, but some community groups say they are desperately needed

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Is it too late to cancel Lansdowne 2.0?

Is it too late to cancel Lansdowne 2.0?

Capital Ward Coun. Shawn Menard wants to see a referendum so Ottawa residents can decide

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