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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
The city is set to update its Transportation Master Plan. Topics include whether to keep Phase 3 light rail and if BRT projects should take bigger priority
The city is looking to build a new pavilion at Mooney’s Bay beach which can be used year-round
New security protocols have been implemented at Ottawa’s city hall. But some think they go too far
King Charles and Queen Camilla have wrapped up their two-day visit to Ottawa
City staff have been given nine months to create a draft bylaw. It comes as Toronto is set to implement a similar one on July 2
From early 2000’s internet art to today’s VR, this Ottawa gem is forging new pathways for art, culture and technology.
The yearly festival will have many activities over the Victoria Day long-weekend, but is having to do more with less. Plus, the city is debating whether or not to implement a "bubble bylaw"
Many promises made during the election were not in this year's budget
An OCDSB trustee wants to see the school student resources officer program reinstated
The OCDSB has said it will keep its special education programs intact, but boundary changes are still happening alongside the removal of alternative education
A little over a week ago OC Transpo did its biggest system overhaul in history. City councillors share their wins and losses.
