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Ottawa’s malls are dying. What does the future hold for local big-box retail?

Oct 23, 2025

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13 min read

Ottawa’s malls are dying. What does the future hold for local big-box retail?

With so many big-box stores available for rent, what does the future hold for retail in Ottawa's dying malls?

Sarah MacFarlane

Ottawa East

Development to transit: Orléans Councillor Matthew Luloff talks about what’s shaping his community

Oct 16, 2025

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10 min read

Development to transit: Orléans Councillor Matthew Luloff talks about what’s shaping his community

The Ottawa Lookout sat down with Orléans East-Cumberland city councillor Matthew Luloff to hear ahoit what’s shaping his community.

Charlie Senack

Ottawa East

Change is coming to Pinecrest-Queensview

Sep 8, 2025

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3 min read

Change is coming to Pinecrest-Queensview

A new Secondary Plan for the community will allow massive development to occur in areas where big-box stores are currently situated

Charlie Senack

Ottawa East

Stéphanie Plante sanctioned for social media posts, but won’t receive dock in pay

Aug 29, 2025

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4 min read

Stéphanie Plante sanctioned for social media posts, but won’t receive dock in pay

She’s now considering her legal options, including appealing the report to the Superior Court

Charlie Senack

Ottawa East

Aug 6, 2025

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7 min read

A sidewalk debate in Park Manor

The plan to add sidewalks in Park Manor is part of the city's Transportation Master Plan updates, but some residents speaking out against it

Charlie Senack

Ottawa East

How Ottawa’s biggest transit-oriented development projects will reshape much of the city

Jul 16, 2025

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13 min read

How Ottawa’s biggest transit-oriented development projects will reshape much of the city

As Ottawa continues to expand its light rail line, transit-oriented development is popping up around the city. We explore how it will impact your neighbourhood

Charlie Senack

Neighbourhood news in Orléans, Gloucester, Vanier, Cumberland and Ottawa East

Ottawa’s malls are dying. What does the future hold for local big-box retail?

Development to transit: Orléans Councillor Matthew Luloff talks about what’s shaping his community

Change is coming to Pinecrest-Queensview

Stéphanie Plante sanctioned for social media posts, but won’t receive dock in pay

A sidewalk debate in Park Manor

How Ottawa’s biggest transit-oriented development projects will reshape much of the city

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