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2025 in review

A 'transformative year', Sutcliffe looks back at 2025

The Ottawa Lookout sat down with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to discuss some of the biggest stories of 2025 and to look ahead to 2026.

City council approves the 2026 budget — tax increases and all

Ottawa City Council has approved its 2026 municipal budget, setting a $5.2 billion operating plan and a $1.92 billion capital budget, which will result in a 3.75 per cent property tax increase.

Community associations share their opposition towards Lansdowne 2.0

The reasons are varied, but each one was opposed

Ottawa’s auditor general tables Lansdowne 2.0 concerns

The city's auditor general has tabled her reports which outlines various financial risks with Lansdowne 2.0

Polls show most Ottawa residents are against Lansdowne 2.0

A new Nanos polls shows a majority of Ottawa residents are against the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopement. Meanwhile, the project has past its first hurdle at committee

Council votes against motion to stop Tewin. Here's why the development is so controversial

The new community for 40,000 residents is still on track to be developed despite financial and consultation concerns

PWHL says Lansdowne 2.0 project a ‘step back’

The hockey team is sounding alarm bells over the number of proposed seats at the arena, while the mayor calls the comments a negotiating tactic

The Lansdowne Vote Tracker: Here's how your city councillor plans to vote

We're keeping track of how your councillor plans to vote on the upcoming Lansdowne 2.0 decision

Qualicum community opposes height of proposed Brigil development on Baseline

Brigil has plans to build three towers on Baseline near the Queensway Carleton Hospital. But the local community says the towers would be too high

Ottawa city council is fighting back against provincial speed camera legislation

City council was unanimous in its support to keep photo radar cameras in school zones, but the Ontario government says it is not backing down with legislation to have them removed

Mayor Sutcliffe says Lansdowne 2.0 is on budget. But one councillor says that is not true

During a press conference on Monday, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said Lansdowne 2.0 would be cheaper than expected. But one city councillor says it is actually more

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.

What it will take for the Lansdowne 2.0 vote to pass or fail

Lansdowne 2.0 will be debated at city hall this fall. Only 12 votes are needed for it to pass. Will there be that many?

Sutcliffe announces plan to build more houses

The plan includes a five year waiver on community amenity charges, which one councillors is speaking out against

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Former office building converted into transitional housing

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