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Heritage BuildingHeritage Building
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The city is selling off Manotick’s Dickinson House to cut costs. But its history will be preserved
Sep 10, 2025

The city is selling off Manotick’s Dickinson House to cut costs. But its history will be preserved

The Dickinson House and neighbouring carriage shed will soon be owned by the Manotick Mill as the city sells properties to cut costs

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
LansdowneLansdowne
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The future of women’s hockey in Ottawa could depend on the Lansdowne 2.0 bid
Sep 03, 2025

The future of women’s hockey in Ottawa could depend on the Lansdowne 2.0 bid

City council will vote on Lansdowne 2.0 this fall. If it goes through, the arena would have over 1,800 fewer seats, which could impact the Ottawa Charge Women's Hockey team

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
Mark SutcliffeMark Sutcliffe
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City staff are heading back to the office full-time in January, but most councillors are opposed
Aug 29, 2025

City staff are heading back to the office full-time in January, but most councillors are opposed

Come Jan 1, all City of Ottawa employees will need to work on site or at the office five days a week.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
Ottawa EastOttawa East
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Stéphanie Plante sanctioned for social media posts, but won’t receive dock in pay
Aug 29, 2025

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
Charlie Senack
HistoryHistory
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Mayor Sutcliffe says he won’t apologize for boycotting last year's Capital Pride parade
Aug 27, 2025

Mayor Sutcliffe says he won’t apologize for boycotting last year's Capital Pride parade

And we dive into the history of Pride in Ottawa

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
Pride ParadePride Parade
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Mayor Sutcliffe says he won’t apologize for boycotting last year's Capital Pride parade
Aug 27, 2025

Mayor Sutcliffe says he won’t apologize for boycotting last year's Capital Pride parade

And we dive into the history of Pride in Ottawa

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
BarrhavenBarrhaven
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Integrity commissioner report says councillor harassed, intimidated community members over Sprung structure debate
Aug 25, 2025

Integrity commissioner report says councillor harassed, intimidated community members over Sprung structure debate

The councillor says she does not accept these findings and is looking at ways to appeal.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
LansdowneLansdowne
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Is Lansdowne 2.0 at risk? Council support may be on the decline
Aug 22, 2025
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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

Kate Chappell
Kate Chappell
BudgetBudget
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How much will your property tax rise in 2026?
Aug 22, 2025

How much will your property tax rise in 2026?

Mark Sutcliffe gives some hints that it may be slightly lower than last year's 3.9 per cent

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
DowntownDowntown
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Former office building converted into transitional housing
Jul 09, 2025

Former office building converted into transitional housing

The city has opened its first office to housing conversion on Queen Street

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
GlebeGlebe
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What is causing a hum through the Glebe?
Jun 27, 2025

What is causing a hum through the Glebe?

Neighbours of the Clemow Apartments at Carling and Bronson say its air conditioning unit is creating too much noise, which might be over the allowable limit

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
ParksParks
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Centrepointe Community fears new zoning could lead to development on beloved parkspace
Jun 25, 2025

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

Geoff Sharpe
Charlie Senack
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