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Nov 05, 2025

How Ottawa is impacted by the 2025 federal budget

Cuts are expected to greatly impact the region

Charlie Senack

Oct 10, 2025

Premium

Heron Road site selected for new factory-built housing project. Will it help end homelessness in the city?

A new housing community is slated to be built on Heron Road next year. It could include thousands of new affordable units.

Charlie Senack

Sep 17, 2025

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

Kate Chappell

Sep 15, 2025

Prime Minister Carney announces new affordable housing, with federal land in Ottawa eyed for major housing build

Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Nepean Sunday to announce new rules that will build affordable housing fast.

Charlie Senack

Jul 09, 2025

Opposition to new inter-provincial bridge increases with new idea tabled

Some politicians from various levels of government are calling for a pivot to a different, bigger priority instead.

Charlie Senack

Mar 24, 2025

Meet the federal election candidates running in Ottawa

We break down all the different major election candidates putting their names forward

Charlie Senack

Mar 24, 2025

The next Prime Minister will most likely represent an Ottawa riding

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will run for the Liberals in Nepean

Charlie Senack

Mar 10, 2025

A new dedicated Ottawa Police unit is coming to Parliament Hill

The federal government is investing in a new dedicated police unit for Parliament Hill.

Charlie Senack

Jan 10, 2025

Nepean MP hopes to one day be Prime Minister

Nepean MP Chandra Arya has announced he is running for the Liberal Party Leadership. In that riding provincially

Charlie Senack

Jan 03, 2025

2024 was a busy year for news. This year is already off to a hectic start

The Lookout takes a look at the biggest headlines of 2024 and what's in store for 2025

Charlie Senack

Dec 20, 2024

Mayor worries transit funding could be delayed due to federal government house of cards

Plus, Ottawa businesses react to HST/GST tax break

Charlie Senack

Dec 18, 2024

Does Ottawa require another interprovincial bridge crossing?

The federal government says they are committed to building a new bridge between Ottawa and Gatineau but is it wanted? Plus, an inquest into the death of Abdirahman Abdi has wrapped up

Charlie Senack