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Province says it won’t get involved with Kanata golf course development dispute

Province says it won’t get involved with Kanata golf course development dispute

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he will not get involved with a dispute between a Kanata Golf Course and the city after the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed a case

Provincial

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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?

Police

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.

Downtown

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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

Parks

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What should the future of Downtown Ottawa look like?

What should the future of Downtown Ottawa look like?

Ottawa Centre candidates share their visions for the future of Downtown Ottawa.

Downtown

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Meet the candidates who are running against the party leaders from Ottawa

Meet the candidates who are running against the party leaders from Ottawa

It's hard to beat a political party leader, but some hopefuls in Nepean and Carleton are trying.

Uncertainty for future Airport Parkway expansions

Uncertainty for future Airport Parkway expansions

The Airport Parkway might be expanded one day, but residents will need to wait longer for a multi-use pathw

The allure and dangers of algorithms

The allure and dangers of algorithms

Local news cannot succumb to the algorithms that shape our world. Instead, we need to trust our journalists and community

Editor's Note

Municipalities have a transparency problem

Municipalities have a transparency problem

And it stems from the decline of local media

Editor's Note

Can the night mayor and night council make Ottawa more fun?

Can the night mayor and night council make Ottawa more fun?

It's a big question as applications open for the new night council

Provincial housing funding at risk for Ottawa

Provincial housing funding at risk for Ottawa

The funding for this year's Building Faster Fund could be at risk if construction doesn't heat up

Ottawa police facing lawsuit over wiretapping Somali officers and family

Ottawa police facing lawsuit over wiretapping Somali officers and family

Plus, new garbage rules you need to know

LeBreton and Senators future marches closer, but still uncertain

LeBreton and Senators future marches closer, but still uncertain

Want uncertainty? Then you'll love our second story about city hall's finances

Back to work? Off to court

Back to work? Off to court

There much uncertainty around the federal governments back-to-work order

New study shows the problems and solutions to Ottawa and Canada's transit woes

New study shows the problems and solutions to Ottawa and Canada's transit woes

We've reviewed the entire study and are sharing some of the biggest findings, and what they mean for Ottawa and Canada

What Ottawa’s new parking pricing means for you

What Ottawa’s new parking pricing means for you

It all has to do with supply and demand

Email - Survey - End of Year 2023 - Nov 23 2023

Email - Survey - End of Year 2023 - Nov 23 2023

What should Ottawa do about its garbage?

What should Ottawa do about its garbage?

Plus, be prepared for traffic delays during race weekend

Here’s what you need to know about Ottawa River flooding

Here’s what you need to know about Ottawa River flooding

Where the floods are expected and a tour of pizza spots around town

10 of Ottawa's most stunning (and expensive) homes

10 of Ottawa's most stunning (and expensive) homes

From breathtaking waterfront estates to luxurious downtown apartments, these places have something for everyone

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