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Housing

Mar 21, 2026

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7 min read

City Hall Insider: March 5-19

Here's what happened in council chambers

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale, +1

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

Demands for literacy, communities and a 'third place' drive plans for more libraries

Feb 26, 2026

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15 min read

Demands for literacy, communities and a 'third place' drive plans for more libraries

Bookworms and families in Hunt Club are celebrating the potential of a new library branch now that councillors have approved the next steps to lease space for a fresh library space on McCarthy Road. But this news is just the latest development as the City of Ottawa works to address steadily rising demand for libraries and local branches.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

City-wide

City Hall Insider: March 5-19

Should OC Transpo special constables have provincial powers?

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

Demands for literacy, communities and a 'third place' drive plans for more libraries

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