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Lansdowne

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Community associations share their opposition towards Lansdowne 2.0

Nov 7, 2025

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15 min read

Community associations share their opposition towards Lansdowne 2.0

The reasons are varied, but each one was opposed

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Lansdowne

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Ottawa’s auditor general tables Lansdowne 2.0 concerns

Nov 5, 2025

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5 min read

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

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Lansdowne

+2

Polls show most Ottawa residents are against Lansdowne 2.0

Nov 3, 2025

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12 min read

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

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Tewin Development

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

Oct 30, 2025

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12 min read

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

Sarah MacFarlane
Sarah MacFarlane

Lansdowne

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PWHL says Lansdowne 2.0 project a ‘step back’

Oct 29, 2025

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7 min read

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

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Lansdowne

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

Oct 29, 2025

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4 min read

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

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Ottawa West

+3

Qualicum community opposes height of proposed Brigil development on Baseline

Oct 29, 2025

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6 min read

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

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Provincial

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Ottawa city council is fighting back against provincial speed camera legislation

Oct 24, 2025

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6 min read

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

Sarah MacFarlane
Sarah MacFarlane

Lansdowne

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

Oct 22, 2025

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12 min read

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

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Federal

+5

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

Oct 10, 2025

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2 min read

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
Charlie Senack

Lansdowne

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

Oct 2, 2025

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5 min read

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?

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Housing

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Sutcliffe announces plan to build more houses

Sep 25, 2025

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6 min read

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

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Heritage 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

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8 min read

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

Lansdowne

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

Sep 2, 2025

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2 min read

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 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

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4 min read

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 East

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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
Charlie Senack

History

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

Aug 27, 2025

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21 min read

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 Parade

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

Aug 27, 2025

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6 min read

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

Barrhaven

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

Aug 25, 2025

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11 min read

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

Lansdowne

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Is Lansdowne 2.0 at risk? Council support may be on the decline
LockSimple

Aug 22, 2025

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3 min read

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

Budget

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How much will your property tax rise in 2026?

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

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Downtown

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Former office building converted into transitional housing

Jul 9, 2025

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4 min read

Former office building converted into transitional housing

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

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Glebe

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What is causing a hum through the Glebe?

Jun 27, 2025

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4 min read

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

Parks

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Centrepointe Community fears new zoning could lead to development on beloved parkspace

Jun 25, 2025

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6 min read

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
Geoff Sharpe, +1

Transportation

+7

Ottawa’s updated Transit Master Plan has some ambitious dreams
LockSimple

Jun 20, 2025

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1 min read

Ottawa’s updated Transit Master Plan has some ambitious dreams

Here's what it could mean for your neighbourhood

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
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