#algonquin collegeAlgonquin College breaks ground on state-of-the-art $44.9 million facility_ (press release) _ Ottawa — Algonquin College marked one of its most important announcements today with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Learning Centre and Institute for Indigenous Entrepreneurship — a state-of-the-art facility scheduled to open in 2018. ...
#ottawa #pothole #rideau #sinholeBack with a vengeance: small 'sinkhole' opens up on Rideau_ ** Update: Rideau Street was reopened as of Monday morning. ** _ IT’S BACK! https://twitter.com/amkfoote/status/782664245259436036 Months after an enormous sinkhole opened up on Rideau Street, another one has appeared. Ottawa Police issued a news release Sunday afternoon: _ "While in the midst of construction a small sink hole appeared on Rideau St. ...
#Fairmont Chateau Laurier #Heritage OttawaHeritage Ottawa pens open letter on proposed Château Laurier addition_ (via Heritage Ottawa ) _ ** Related: Additions to Ottawa heritage buildings that actually worked ** HERITAGE OTTAWA The widespread public outcry against a proposed addition to Ottawa’s Château Laurier, presented last week by Larco Investments, clearly demonstrates that passions for this beloved heritage structure run high. ...
#chateau laurierCHÂTEAU L'HORREUR: Twitter reacts to Château Laurier redesign proposalConstruction could begin next year for a proposed expansion of the iconic Château Laurier, which would move the parking garage underground while adding 200 more rooms. Details on the proposal were released Wednesday by the hotel’s owner, Larco Investments. The company said community consultations will be held before a site plan is submitted to the city. ...
#construction season #downtownA look at Ottawa's 2016 construction season_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – At today’s fall mobility and construction briefing, the public was advised that heightened construction will continue until the end of the year. As regular traffic returns to the roadways this fall, residents are reminded that they should anticipate delays. ...
#Catherine McKenna #Federal Government #Jim Watson #Yasir NaqviNew federal-provincial funding agreement makes 57 public transit projects possible in Ottawa_ (Via Government of Canada) _ The governments of Canada and Ontario, as well as municipalities across Ontario are making investments that will help create jobs and grow the middle class now while building a strong foundation for a sustainable economic future. ...
#rideau centreThree-year, $360 million expansion of Rideau Centre unveiled_ (press release) _ _ 230,000 square foot expansion and renovation cements CF Rideau Centre as _ _ Ottawa’s leading shopping destination _ ** Ottawa, Ontario, August 10, 2016 ** – Cadillac Fairview (CF) is proud to celebrate the completion of its multi-phase $360 million redevelopment of CF Rideau Centre. ...
LRT tunnelling to resume under Rideau Street next week_ (memo) _ Mayor and Members of Council, This memo is to provide an update on Confederation Line light rail transit (LRT) construction activities in the Rideau Street area. Construction underway As you are already aware, a majority of construction activities have resumed around Rideau Street, following the June 8, 2016 infrastructure failure. ...
Summer at the NAC: Activities Wind Down. Renovations Ramp Up._ (press release) _ ** June 27, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – ** Activities at the National Arts Centre will slow down significantly between July 1 and October 3 as major renovations ramp up for the summer break. Although the parking garage will remain open 24/7, most of the NAC foyer will not be accessible and _ le café _ restaurant will be closed until ...
#PlanningProvince launches review of Ontario Municipal Board_ (press release) _ Ontario is undertaking a review of the scope and effectiveness of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), an important part of the province’s land use planning system. The OMB is an independent tribunal that makes decisions at arm’s length from the government on appeals and applications under a number of statutes, with most of its current caseload coming from the Planning Act. ...