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Ottawa West

Committee approves long-debated sidewalks for Manor Park

Apr 4, 2026

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5 min read

Committee approves long-debated sidewalks for Manor Park

Councillors have greenlit next steps for installing sidewalks along some roads in Manor Park as part of ongoing road modifications, despite ongoing controversy in the community.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

ByWard Market

Pausing the pedestrianization of William Street

Mar 21, 2026

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10 min read

Pausing the pedestrianization of William Street

Councillors raised concerns at the council meeting when they were notified that plans to redevelop William Street are now on hold.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Police

Should OC Transpo special constables have provincial powers?

Mar 4, 2026

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6 min read

Should OC Transpo special constables have provincial powers?

In response to provincial legislation, Coun. Stephanie Plante tabled a motion that would allow transit special constables to issue provincial fines for public consumption of illegal substances.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale, +1

Community

‘No crystal ball’: what will Ottawa look like in 2051?

Mar 4, 2026

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7 min read

‘No crystal ball’: what will Ottawa look like in 2051?

One of the big-ticket items at city council last week was new growth projections for the City of Ottawa.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Community

Feb 18, 2026

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8 min read