Planning committee approves transit-oriented developments in Westboro and Centretown_ (Via City of Ottawa) _ ** Ottawa ** – The year’s first meeting of the City’s Planning Committee today focused on transit-oriented development in Westboro and in Centretown. The Committee approved a zoning amendment to permit a four-storey, 13-unit apartment building at 404 Eden Avenue in Westboro. ...
Early bird sales begin for Ottawa 2017 urban camping spots_ (Via City of Ottawa) _ ** Ottawa ** – Early bird sales start today for a limited number of five-night Urban Camping packages at a special price. This Canada Day, visitors from across Canada and around the world will arrive in the Nation’s Capital to celebrate Canada’s 150 ...
Ottawa Public Library chooses city land near Bronson for new central library_ (press release) _ Ottawa – The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) released a report today recommending that the new Ottawa Central Library (OCL) be built as a joint facility with Library and Archives Canada (LAC) at 557 Wellington Street, which is located steps from Bronson and Albert Streets. ...
City council approves 2017 Ottawa budget_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa – ** Today, City Council approved the 2017 Budget, focussing on strengthening core municipal services and long-term affordability. The budget maintains Council’s commitment to limiting the property tax increase to two percent. The budget also places emphasis on supporting core community priorities such as social infrastructure, safety, the environment, support for the arts and efforts to promote economic growth. ...
Transportation committee approves 2017 budget_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – The Transportation Committee, which is responsible for the City’s transportation planning and infrastructure, today approved its 2017 draft budget . The budget calls for a continuing commitment to delivering a safe and convenient cycling and pedestrian network – expanding and improving cycling routes, multi-use pathways and sidewalks. ...
Committee approves budget for 2017 and Canada Summer Games bid_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – The City’s Finance and Economic Development Committee today approved its 2017 draft budget and Ottawa’s bid for the 2021Canada Summer Games. The draft Budget for 2017 features major savings through reorganization and internal efficiencies, and commits new spending to the arts, public transit, economic development and community services. ...
Low-income transit pass, new deal with Presto and more buses: highlights from transit commission_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa - ** Transit Commission today approved the 2017 draft budget for Transit Services that includes the introduction of the new EquiPass. Transit Commission also approved a one-year extension of the Presto Smartcard Operating Agreement. ...
Local politicians endorse Sir John Carling as site of new Ottawa Hospital_ ** Update: Melanie Joly, the Montreal-area member of parliament who is responsible for the National Capital Commission, approved the Carling site Friday. ** _ https://twitter.com/melaniejoly/status/804761076436967429 _ (press release) _ ** December 2, 2016 ** – On Thursday, November 24, the NCC approved a staff recommendation to offer Tunney’s Pasture to The Ottawa Hospital as the site of the future Civic Campus. ...
Ottawa’s water pipe (hookah) regulations are now in effect_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – The City of Ottawa’s ** Water pipes in Public Places and Work Places By-law ** _ , _ which prohibits the use of water pipes in enclosed public places, enclosed workplaces, and outdoor restaurant and bar patios, is now in effect. ...
#Ottawa Sun #susan sherringSusan Sherring is leaving the Ottawa SunSusan Sherring has been a part of the _ ** Ottawa Sun ** _ since day one, when the paper launched in 1988. Now, she’s taking a buyout. Sherring announced the news Thursday evening on Twitter. https://twitter.com/SusanSherring/status/801910296138878976 It comes amid a grim financial picture at parent company Postmedia, which also publishes the _ ** Ottawa Citizen ** _ . ...