Transit
Transit
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Nov 16, 2025
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6 min read
City launches study to explore possibility of Merivale Road bus lanes
To address increased traffic and congestion, the city is considering putting dedicated bus lanes down a four-kilometre stretch of Merivale Road. But the idea is garnering mixed opinions.
Budget
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Aug 21, 2025
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6 min read
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
Transit
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Aug 1, 2025
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2 min read
OC Transpo starting new 24-hour service to the airport
It will help those in the east end of Ottawa shave off some time getting to the aorpor
Downtown
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Jun 13, 2025
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1 min read
“We are growing very impatient” — The debate over fixing gridlock on Bank Street
The City of Ottawa has ruled out putting bus-only lanes on Bank Street, but some community groups say they are desperately needed
Transit
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Apr 11, 2025
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4 min read
OC Transpo misses reliability targets again
OC Transpo’s average service delivery was 96.9 per cent in March — below the target set of 99.5 per cent
LRT
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Mar 19, 2025
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3 min read
Eastern extension of light rail could open later this year
Work on the the LRT extension to Orleans and Trim Road is on tracks, says OC Transpo
LRT
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Feb 14, 2025
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6 min read
Trainers for Ottawa’s LRT Trillium line lacked required experience, says auditor general
How did it happen?
Transit
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Jan 6, 2025
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6 min read
The failed Ottawa 2006 light rail bid that almost was
We interview Riverside South-Findlay Creek city councillor Steve Desroches about the rail system that almost became a reality
Federal
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Jan 3, 2025
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26 min read
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
Federal
+3
Dec 20, 2024
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21 min read
Mayor worries transit funding could be delayed due to federal government house of cards
Plus, Ottawa businesses react to HST/GST tax break
Transit
+1
Dec 11, 2024
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18 min read
City council is set to pass the 2025 budget today. But changes are being made
We can expect some strong words coming from city councillors today as they pass the 2025 budget
Transit
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Dec 2, 2024
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17 min read
The Trillium light rail line is opening soon. On Friday we will find out when
It wont be long before the Trillium line opens to commuters. Plus, our food editor shared four stories you might have missed
Transit
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Nov 25, 2024
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17 min read
Seniors transit passes set to go up 60 per cent instead of 120.
Transit continues to be a big topic in Ottawa, but seniors wont need to face such a sharp increase for their monthly transit pass.
Transit
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Nov 20, 2024
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21 min read
City walks back on seniors transit fare increase
The City of Ottawa said they are going back to the drawing board to eliminate a 120 per cent increase seniors were set to pay for monthly bus passes. Plus, local businesses are feeling the effects of the Canada Post strike.
