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The Energy East pipeline cannot be built now that Prime Minister Trudeau has agreed to a climate plan that limits warming to 1.5° Celsius , say numerous environmental groups in response to TransCanada’s updated Energy East application announced today. Estimates show the upstream production emissions of the pipeline, in Alberta alone, would be as high as 32 metric tons of CO2E a year, or 7 million new vehicles, while total lifecycle emissions are estimated at a staggering 220 million metric tons per year — more than what’s allowable under the new climate pledge. ...

The National Capital Commission (NCC) has received detailed proposals from two pre-qualified proponents for the redevelopment of LeBreton Flats , one of the largest and most significant urban development sites in the core of Canada’s Capital. In alphabetical order, the proponents are as follows: ...

Here’s a selection of some of the many Christmas art and crafts events that are taking place this weekend:  Heart, Home & Handmade (Hellenic Meeting and Reception Centre, 1315 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa) Saturday 12 December from 10 am to 4 pm ...

City Council approved the second budget of its term today, which limits the property tax increase to 2 per cent, protects front-line services and invests in community priorities.  “The 2016 budget will allow us to continue to make progress on priorities such as light rail transit, affordable housing and economic development,” said Mayor Jim Watson. ...

The Ottawa Cultural Alliance today acknowledged and thanked the City of Ottawa for the 1.5% inflationary increase in the City’s cultural funding and for investments made to date in A Renewed Action Plan for Arts, Heritage and Culture (2013-2018) but is disappointed that the City is unable to make any additional investments in the City’s six-year Action Plan in its 2016 budget. ...

Residents are invited to provide input on a City of Ottawa discussion paper regarding changes to the by-law that regulates permanent signs on private property.  These signs identify buildings or properties, provide information about what businesses or services are available at particular locations, advertise goods or services or provide directional information. ...

Adàwe crossing, a pedestrian and cycling bridge spanning the Rideau River between Donald Street and Somerset Street East, opened today during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Jim Watson,Rideau-Vanier Councillor Mathieu Fleury, Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Tobi Nussbaum and community members.  “The new crossing connects the communities of Overbrook and Vanier with Sandy Hill and downtown and was completed six months ahead of schedule,” said Mayor Jim Watson. ...

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, joined by the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Guy Laflamme, Executive Director of the Ottawa 2017 Bureau, Deborah Morrison, Executive Director of Experiences Canada and special guests, today announced a partnership to help bring a record 150 student exchange groups to Ottawa in 2017. ...

City management agrees with all 116 recommendations in nine audits tabled today by Auditor General Ken Hughes in his 2014 Annual Report. A number of the recommendations have already been implemented and the remainder are underway.  “I would like to recognize the Auditor General’s important role in helping us to identify practices that produce improved oversight and efficiency,” said City Manager Kent Kirkpatrick. ...

Ottawa City Council has approved the name Adàwe crossing for the new pedestrian bridge that, following its opening on December 4, will link Donald Street and Somerset Street East. This new link will provide pedestrians and cyclists with easy access to the communities, amenities and employment located on either side of the Rideau River. ...