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Shepherds of Good Hope to convert to supportive housing as Ottawa moves away from the shelter model

Jun 23, 2026

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6 min read

Shepherds of Good Hope to convert to supportive housing as Ottawa moves away from the shelter model

Shepherds of Good Hope says it wants to reimagine its emergency shelter into a health-focused and supportive housing facility aimed at providing long-term stability.

Charlie Senack

Community

Jun 9, 2026

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6 min read

Ottawa is falling short on tree canopy targets. The community is taking matters into its own hands

Trees for Today is funded indirectly through a partnership with the national charity Trees For Life, using money from the federal government’s now-defunct 2 Billion Trees program.

Amanda McLeod

Housing

As renovictions accelerate in Vanier, one land trust tries to hold the line

Jan 7, 2026

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7 min read

As renovictions accelerate in Vanier, one land trust tries to hold the line

The Ottawa Community Land Trust works to preserve and increase affordable housing in the city in three ways.

Kate Chappell

Ottawa East

Stéphanie Plante sanctioned for social media posts, but won’t receive dock in pay

Aug 29, 2025

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4 min read

Stéphanie Plante sanctioned for social media posts, but won’t receive dock in pay

She’s now considering her legal options, including appealing the report to the Superior Court

Charlie Senack

Vanier

Shepherds of Good Hope to convert to supportive housing as Ottawa moves away from the shelter model

Ottawa is falling short on tree canopy targets. The community is taking matters into its own hands

As renovictions accelerate in Vanier, one land trust tries to hold the line

Stéphanie Plante sanctioned for social media posts, but won’t receive dock in pay

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