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https://www.flickr.com/photos/daveyjphoto/15837230158/in/photolist-q8tWLo-qq3BWe-dyZpbV-i33F5q-dFSnM6-q8Cwg2-dFSnLe-dG8fDR-qykMhc-qFDV7B-iebkRd-dFSnKk-dFSnGx-i2e3QL-inFeUt-dxk4eP-ideCk7-qnLusG-qyrNZ9-pthLhT-icABuo-q8uUYL-qnLqYN-puWLKX-dvLRfF-CGPdsf-bneASf-BQY7ht-inFf8p-ixoaEk-dE3wG6-q8CJTX-ifBvku-ByReYs-qnLASA-ixovoE-dD3P3P-i3G598-duFKKt-iupoRs-qq3A1k-DAZw6Z-psaU3o-iczFQQ-igVq6C-q8BbHt-ivXeYB-qp6BQu-dAFHxh-iQVwh7 _ Ottawa during the holidays. Photo by David Johnson via the OttawaStart Flickr group. _ Here’s a running list of holiday events in the capital. We’ll be adding more as the season progresses: [events_list category=“christmas” limit=0] _ ( add your event to this list ) _

_ (press release) _ The National Capital Commission will recommend the Tunney’s Pasture site to the Minister of Canadian Heritage for the new Civic Campus of The Ottawa Hospital. This recommendation is supported by extensive public and stakeholder consultations and a rigorous analysis of evidence and documentation by the evaluation committee and NCC professional staff. ...

_ (press release) _ Ontario introduced changes Wednesday to three key pieces of municipal legislation that would, if passed, help local governments be more open, flexible and accountable to the people they serve. The Municipal Act, the City of Toronto Act and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act set out the roles, responsibilities and conflict of interest rules for Ontario’s municipalities. ...

The provincial riding of Ottawa-Vanier stayed red in a byelection Thursday evening, electing Liberal candidate Nathalie Des Rosiers. [caption id=“attachment_57087” align=“alignright” width=“338”] Nathalie Des Rosiers (Facebook)[/caption] Although considered a safe Liberal seat, there was concern the riding would be snatched by the Progressive Conservative candidate and former Ontario Ombudsman André Marin. ...

An overall smaller version of a proposed expansion to the Château Laurier was presented to the public at an open house Thursday. In September, the original design faced substantial public backlash with many calling it inappropriate to the building’s historical design. ...

[caption id=“attachment_53886” align=“aligncenter” width=“600”] The Sir John A. Macdonald pathway during a pilot project that saw a trail groomed for two weeks. (Via Dovercourt Recreation Association)[/caption] _ ** Update - The crowdfund has raised 105% of its $20,000 goal. An updated version of this Oct. ...

[caption id=“attachment_56775” align=“alignright” width=“376”] It’s a thing![/caption] The Ottawa-Vanier candidates debate was barely 20 minutes in when it was interrupted by one of Canada’s most prolific political candidates. John Turmel has run for political office in Canada at least 84 times at all levels of government over the past few decades, frequently in Ottawa. ...

[caption id=“attachment_56770” align=“aligncenter” width=“704”] Crews arriving at the scene of a partial tunnel collapse in downtown Ottawa on Nov. 10, 2016[/caption] Three workers were rescued after a piece of concrete fell inside a light rail tunnel in downtown Ottawa Thursday. ...

_ (press release) _ _ Ottawa, Ontario, November 2, 2016 _ — The medal set and the memorial plaque in honour of Private George Lawrence Price, the last Canadian soldier killed during the First World War, have been donated to the Canadian War Museum. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa – ** Earlier today, City Council tabled a balanced budget. Draft Budget 2017 is affordable, fiscally responsible and has a balanced plan to ensure the City operates within its means. Draft Budget 2017 focuses on strengthening core municipal services to residents with a continued commitment to long-term affordability. ...