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Growing pricetag, LRT washroom closures raise questions about proposed downtown public toilet

Apr 2, 2026

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9 min read

Growing pricetag, LRT washroom closures raise questions about proposed downtown public toilet

Long-awaited plans to install a stand-alone public washroom in Centretown are set to come to fruition this year, but as the city’s other public restrooms face vandalism and safety hazards, the Centretown facility could be on the chopping block.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale
Charlie Senack
Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale, +1

ByWard Market

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New ByWard Market proposal one step closer to reality

Mar 15, 2026

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8 min read

New ByWard Market proposal one step closer to reality

For years, Ottawa has talked about revitalizing the ByWard Market. Plans have been released, consultations held, and visions sketched out for what the historic district could become.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Housing

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How Habitat for Humanity is bringing home ownership within reach for local families

Mar 12, 2026

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14 min read

How Habitat for Humanity is bringing home ownership within reach for local families

In its largest project to date, Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa is building affordable townhomes in Nepean, all of which will be made available for ownership to local families in need. But after only one week, the organization was forced to pause applications due to a surge in demand and interest.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale
Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Post-Secondary Education

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Algonquin College students rally to protest cuts to 30 programs

Mar 10, 2026

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10 min read

Algonquin College students rally to protest cuts to 30 programs

Cars honked in support as they drove past Algonquin College on Tuesday afternoon, where roughly 100 students, faculty and community members gathered outside the campus on Woodroffe Avenue to protest the planned suspension of 30 academic programs.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Transportation

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Ottawa's transit predicament

Mar 8, 2026

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6 min read

Ottawa's transit predicament

Ottawa’s long-awaited eastern extension of the O-Train Confederation Line should still open this spring after reaching a key construction milestone.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Community

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

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
Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Community

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The debate over a cricket pitch in Barrhaven

Mar 3, 2026

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6 min read

The debate over a cricket pitch in Barrhaven

A proposal to build a cricket pitch at Barrhaven’s Beryl Gaffney Park is sparking debate among residents who say the popular greenspace should remain in its current state.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Community

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Algonquin to decide fate of 30 programs

Mar 1, 2026

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9 min read

Algonquin to decide fate of 30 programs

For decades, Algonquin has provided a seemingly endless supply of selection for students of all backgrounds and interests. But now 30 of those programs listed are at risk of elimination.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Community

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

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
Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Kanata

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What heritage designation would mean for Kanata’s Beaverbrook community

Feb 24, 2026

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9 min read

What heritage designation would mean for Kanata’s Beaverbrook community

Kanata North Coun. Cathy Curry said the push for heritage recognition has been years in the making and, in her view, is rooted in what residents have long seen as a rare planning experiment that is still unique today.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Community

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City Hall Insider: Trusting transit
LockSimple

Feb 18, 2026

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8 min read

City Hall Insider: Trusting transit

Without any major developments, like the zoning bylaw or garbage dump acquisition of the previous meeting, last week’s city council meeting was back to regular business. Here’s what happened:

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale
Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

Community

Organizers of St. Patrick’s Day parade make plea for donations ahead of event

Feb 17, 2026

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5 min read

Organizers of St. Patrick’s Day parade make plea for donations ahead of event

After years of quiet streets in mid-March, Ottawa is set to turn green once again.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
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