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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

Ottawa West

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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

Westboro

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Ottawa’s malls are dying. What does the future hold for local big-box retail?
LockSimple

Oct 23, 2025

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13 min read

Ottawa’s malls are dying. What does the future hold for local big-box retail?

With so many big-box stores available for rent, what does the future hold for retail in Ottawa's dying malls?

Sarah MacFarlane
Sarah MacFarlane

Lansdowne

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Development to transit: Orléans Councillor Matthew Luloff talks about what’s shaping his community

Oct 16, 2025

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10 min read

Development to transit: Orléans Councillor Matthew Luloff talks about what’s shaping his community

The Ottawa Lookout sat down with Orléans East-Cumberland city councillor Matthew Luloff to hear ahoit what’s shaping his community.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Federal

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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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Where councillors stand on Lansdowne 2.0

Oct 5, 2025

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5 min read

Where councillors stand on Lansdowne 2.0

At least one city councillor has now confirmed on the record they have changed their Lansdowne 2.0 vote to no

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Ottawa East

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Change is coming to Pinecrest-Queensview
LockSimple

Sep 8, 2025

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3 min read

Change is coming to Pinecrest-Queensview

A new Secondary Plan for the community will allow massive development to occur in areas where big-box stores are currently situated

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Sports

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Ottawa is one step closer to a new area

Aug 13, 2025

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5 min read

Ottawa is one step closer to a new area

Ottawa Senators reach deal to purchase land for new arena at LeBreton Flats. But it's getting a mixed reaction from stakeholders

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Gatineau

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Controversial high-rise development planned in Gatineau near History Museum

Jul 28, 2025

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4 min read

Controversial high-rise development planned in Gatineau near History Museum

A local Gatineau community association is raising alarms over the height of a newly proposed building

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Lansdowne

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Ottawa’s Dual Venue Gamble: Can Lansdowne 2.0 and LeBreton Arena Coexist Without Cannibalizing Each Other?
LockSimple

Jul 23, 2025

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2 min read

Ottawa’s Dual Venue Gamble: Can Lansdowne 2.0 and LeBreton Arena Coexist Without Cannibalizing Each Other?

Sports experts explain the difference between the two arenas and how they could co-exist

Kate Chappell
Kate Chappell

Lincoln Fields

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How Ottawa’s biggest transit-oriented development projects will reshape much of the city
LockSimple

Jul 16, 2025

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13 min read

How Ottawa’s biggest transit-oriented development projects will reshape much of the city

As Ottawa continues to expand its light rail line, transit-oriented development is popping up around the city. We explore how it will impact your neighbourhood

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Downtown

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A look inside Ottawa's desperate push for transit-oriented development

Jul 14, 2025

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7 min read

A look inside Ottawa's desperate push for transit-oriented development

Ottawa is set to grow by 400,000 residents over the next few decades. To meet that demand, development is popping up around transit stations

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Barrhaven

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Why some Barrhaven residents oppose a new Amazon warehouse

Jul 11, 2025

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4 min read

Why some Barrhaven residents oppose a new Amazon warehouse

An Amazon fulfillment center is being built in the South Merivale Business Park. Area residents fear it will further add to existing traffic congestion

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Airport

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Should a proposed housing development be built near Ottawa’s flight path?

Jun 20, 2025

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5 min read

Should a proposed housing development be built near Ottawa’s flight path?

The Ottawa Airport Authority argued against the project saying air travel noise would disrupt residents. But the area councillor and community association were in support

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Tewin Development

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Councillor intends to file motion to stop controversial Tewin development
LockSimple

Jun 6, 2025

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1 min read

Councillor intends to file motion to stop controversial Tewin development

One local councillor intends to file a motion in an attempt to scrap the project. But city staff say that would bring many unwanted risks

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

City Hall

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Ottawa hopes Canada’s Supreme Court can save Kanata golf course

Feb 19, 2025

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4 min read

Ottawa hopes Canada’s Supreme Court can save Kanata golf course

The city and local residents oppose the move to turn the area into a large development

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Lansdowne

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A first glimpse at the new Lansdowne Park stands and events centre

Jan 10, 2025

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3 min read

A first glimpse at the new Lansdowne Park stands and events centre

Consultations begin on Jan. 15.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

South Keys

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Greenspace and apartments are coming to South Keys Shopping Centre

Nov 6, 2024

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21 min read

Greenspace and apartments are coming to South Keys Shopping Centre

Ottawa is intensifying and some big changes could be coming to the South Keys Shopping Centre. Highrises and greenspace are planned for the site.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
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