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“People want to coexist”: Wildlife advocates call for bolder action in Ottawa’s strategy

Oct 19, 2025

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6 min read

“People want to coexist”: Wildlife advocates call for bolder action in Ottawa’s strategy

As Ottawa continues to grow, so are wildlife sightings in urban areas. A new strategy was tabled last year, but it’s garnering mixed reactions from advocacy groups

Mia Park
Mia Park

Ottawa West

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Ottawa is falling short on its tree planting goals

Oct 14, 2025

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6 min read

Ottawa is falling short on its tree planting goals

Ottawa is falling short of meetings its 40 per cent tree canopy in most municipal wards

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Parks

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People’s Park saved from freeway expansion

Apr 9, 2025

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5 min read

People’s Park saved from freeway expansion

Popular greenspace has been saved from a future highway expansion. Plus, the Ottawa Senators are heading to the playoffs — finally!

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Environment

Rideau Canal Skateway closes for the season

Mar 12, 2025

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4 min read

Rideau Canal Skateway closes for the season

The popular skateway has closed after being open for 52 days

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

Wildlife

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Ottawa has updated its wildlife strategy. Does it go far enough?
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Feb 17, 2025

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2 min read

Ottawa has updated its wildlife strategy. Does it go far enough?

Sightings of bears, coyotes, foxes, and other wildlife are becoming increasingly common in Ottawa. The city is taking new actions to deal with the surge.

Mia Park
Mia Park

Transportation

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Ottawa’s new idling rules are not enforceable

Jan 15, 2025

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3 min read

Ottawa’s new idling rules are not enforceable

It's a complicated enforcement mechanism

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
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