Kate Chappell

As renovictions accelerate in Vanier, one land trust tries to hold the line

The Ottawa Community Land Trust works to preserve and increase affordable housing in the city in three ways.

Housing

A quiet experiment in compassion: How the ByWard Market’s block leaders are redefining street outreach

How the ByWard Market’s block leaders are redefining street outreach

ByWard Market

How Heron Gate is rebuilding amid inequality and renewal

A story of redevelopment and infill, and of a neighbourhood facing challenges and inequity.

Ottawa South

Accora Village tenants say rent hikes exploit provincial loophole

Rents are rising at many Accora Village properties, but the real estate company is defending the move.

Ottawa West

Safety, security and survival: How small businesses are adapting to the ByWard Market challenges

Ottawa’s ByWard Market is at a crossroads as shops close and social pressures intensify, even actions in the community have yielded some success.

ByWard Market

How uncertain conditions in the federal workforce is casting a dark shadow over Ottawa

There is worry spreading through Downtown Ottawa as concerns are heightened over likely cuts to the federal public service

Federal

Is Lansdowne 2.0 at risk? Council support may be on the decline

Only four 'yes' votes need to change in order for Lansdowne 2.0 not to be built. The Lookout has learned that could happen

Lansdowne

Bright colours, big promises: Can ‘Uncommon Spaces’ revive Downtown Ottawa?

Uncommon Space has recently opened in Centretown. The local business improvement association hopes it will help make downtown an arts and culture hot spot.

Downtown

Ottawa’s Dual Venue Gamble: Can Lansdowne 2.0 and LeBreton Arena Coexist Without Cannibalizing Each Other?

Sports experts explain the difference between the two arenas and how they could co-exist