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Ottawa city council is fighting back against provincial speed camera legislation

Oct 24, 2025

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6 min read

Ottawa city council is fighting back against provincial speed camera legislation

City council was unanimous in its support to keep photo radar cameras in school zones, but the Ontario government says it is not backing down with legislation to have them removed

Sarah MacFarlane
Sarah MacFarlane

Provincial

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Controversial OCDSB elementary program review cancelled by government-appointed supervisor

Oct 9, 2025

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5 min read

Controversial OCDSB elementary program review cancelled by government-appointed supervisor

But there are still many questions remaining

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Lansdowne

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How Ottawa might be hinting at financial support for Lansdowne from the province

Oct 2, 2025

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4 min read

How Ottawa might be hinting at financial support for Lansdowne from the province

An non-advertised meeting between Mayor Sutcliffe and Premier Doug Ford could offer some clues

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Provincial

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Ontario plans to scrap the photo radar program, but City of Ottawa says it saves lives

Sep 25, 2025

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7 min read

Ontario plans to scrap the photo radar program, but City of Ottawa says it saves lives

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he will draft legislation to end photo radar programs. But it has drawn in millions of dollars for the City of Ottawa

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Provincial

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Province says it won’t get involved with Kanata golf course development dispute

Sep 24, 2025

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5 min read

Province says it won’t get involved with Kanata golf course development dispute

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he will not get involved with a dispute between a Kanata Golf Course and the city after the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed a case

Geoff Sharpe
Charlie Senack
Geoff Sharpe, +1

Provincial

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Ottawa MPP proposes maximum heat temperature for rentals

Sep 24, 2025

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6 min read

Ottawa MPP proposes maximum heat temperature for rentals

An Ottawa MPP is looking to create legislation that would force landlords to provide air conditioning to tenants

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

School

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Ontario education minister won’t rule out removing public board trustees indefinitely
LockSimple

Aug 27, 2025

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2 min read

Ontario education minister won’t rule out removing public board trustees indefinitely

The Minister of Education noted it could be a possibility

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Provincial

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Return to exams and no boundary changes: What’s changing at Ottawa-Carleton District Schools

Jul 30, 2025

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3 min read

Return to exams and no boundary changes: What’s changing at Ottawa-Carleton District Schools

It's part of a few changes instituted by the Ontario government's appointed supervisor

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Federal

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Opposition to new inter-provincial bridge increases with new idea tabled

Jul 9, 2025

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4 min read

Opposition to new inter-provincial bridge increases with new idea tabled

Some politicians from various levels of government are calling for a pivot to a different, bigger priority instead.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

School

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Why the Ontario government took over control of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

Jun 30, 2025

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9 min read

Why the Ontario government took over control of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

The Ottawa Carleton District School Board's finances are being taken over by the province, who says the books need to be balanced before control is handed back over to trustees

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Provincial

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Ontario’s latest budget offers little for Ottawa

May 16, 2025

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3 min read

Ontario’s latest budget offers little for Ottawa

Many promises made during the election were not in this year's budget

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Provincial

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Ottawa-Carleton District School Board will have its finances reviewed by the province

Apr 25, 2025

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5 min read

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board will have its finances reviewed by the province

Why the province is stepping in

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Provincial

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Somerset West safe consumption site will remain closed despite injunction

Apr 2, 2025

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4 min read

Somerset West safe consumption site will remain closed despite injunction

The Somerset West Community Health Centre has closed its safe consumption site despite a court injunction

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Provincial

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Ottawa still has no representation at the Ontario cabinet table

Mar 21, 2025

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4 min read

Ottawa still has no representation at the Ontario cabinet table

There was some expectation that Carleton’s George Darouze would be included, but that wasn't the case

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Provincial

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Algonquin College approves cuts to 41 courses. Here’s just how impactful it will be

Mar 5, 2025

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7 min read

Algonquin College approves cuts to 41 courses. Here’s just how impactful it will be

Some of the programs are not offered elsewhere

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Provincial

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Meet the provincial election candidates in the battle ground of Nepean

Feb 12, 2025

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13 min read

Meet the provincial election candidates in the battle ground of Nepean

Last election the race was very close. Will it be this time?

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Provincial

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Doug Ford has a complicated legacy in Ottawa. Will it hurt him or help him this election?

Jan 29, 2025

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7 min read

Doug Ford has a complicated legacy in Ottawa. Will it hurt him or help him this election?

We break down the biggest parts of Ford's legacy as it relates to the city of Ottawa

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Provincial

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Nepean MPP Lisa MacLeod apologizes for social media post many called Islamophobic

Jan 10, 2025

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3 min read

Nepean MPP Lisa MacLeod apologizes for social media post many called Islamophobic

The remarks targeted PC candidate Husein Abu-Rayash

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Federal

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2024 was a busy year for news. This year is already off to a hectic start

Jan 3, 2025

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26 min read

2024 was a busy year for news. This year is already off to a hectic start

The Lookout takes a look at the biggest headlines of 2024 and what's in store for 2025

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Federal

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Mayor worries transit funding could be delayed due to federal government house of cards

Dec 20, 2024

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21 min read

Mayor worries transit funding could be delayed due to federal government house of cards

Plus, Ottawa businesses react to HST/GST tax break

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Federal

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Does Ottawa require another interprovincial bridge crossing?

Dec 18, 2024

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19 min read

Does Ottawa require another interprovincial bridge crossing?

The federal government says they are committed to building a new bridge between Ottawa and Gatineau but is it wanted? Plus, an inquest into the death of Abdirahman Abdi has wrapped up

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Provincial

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Ottawa Councillor asked to apologize over comments made about OC Transpo GM

Dec 16, 2024

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21 min read

Ottawa Councillor asked to apologize over comments made about OC Transpo GM

OC Transpo general manager René Amilcar said comments made by Coun. Riley Brockington about her leadership was personal. Plus, two Ottawa MPPs say goodbye to Queen’s Park

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Provincial

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Light rail is here: Get ready to ride the rails on January 6

Dec 9, 2024

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18 min read

Light rail is here: Get ready to ride the rails on January 6

We finally known when the light rail Trillium line will open to passengers. Plus, Osgoode Coun. George Darouze wins the PC nomination in Carleton

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

Provincial

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Opposition MPPs weigh in on Ottawa transit funding
LockSimple

Sep 27, 2024

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2 min read

Opposition MPPs weigh in on Ottawa transit funding

"Transit funding in Toronto is $196 per person for the year. For Ottawa it’s $31 per person. That’s unacceptable."

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack
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