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Ottawa was obsessed with trains in 2019. In 2019, Ottawa was obsessed with transit. We went into 2019 knowing the Confederation Line project was not going well and that it would be late. But who knew things would wind up the way they did? ...

A sign advertising the forthcoming new GoodLife gym at Hazeldean Mall. (Supplied) (Via Regional Group) Regional Group of Companies (“Regional Group”) and GoodLife Fitness (“GoodLife”) are pleased to announce the arrival of Ottawa’s newest fitness centre at Hazeldean Mall, Kanata. ...

Radio host Mark Sutcliffe announced he’s cutting down his show to focus more on business. (Twitter) At least three people are leaving CTV Ottawa, while 1310 News has hired former CFRA host Rob Snow to allow Mark Sutcliffe to cut the length of his show. ...

(Via Ottawa Public Library) The Awesome Authors contest is back! The youth writing contest encourages young authors to submit creative writing in the efforts to win prizes. Any writer aged 9 to 18 and residing in Ottawa can submit their creative work. ...

From left: Joel Harden, MPP; Sally Thomas, former paralympian; Sarah Gilbert, citizen transit commissioner, and Shawn Menard, city councillor. (Photo/Devyn Barrie) Joel Harden, MPP for Ottawa-Centre, kicked off a town hall discussion on Nov. 30 simply by saying: “Transit.” This was immediately followed by someone in the audience loudly groaning, which pretty much sums up how residents who attended are feeling towards OC Transpo these days. ...

Photo: Skating at the Rink of Dreams Skaters will be able to lace up for a scenic downtown skate at the Sens Rink of Dreams, which opens for the season at City Hall’s Marion Dewar Plaza today at noon. Weather permitting, the Sens Rink of Dreams will be open daily from 6 am to 11 pm until the end of the skating season, in March 2020. ...

(Via NCC) The National Capital Commission (NCC) continues to be committed to creating a dynamic, thriving, connected and sustainable new community and Capital destination at LeBreton Flats. Following extensive outreach and engagement, including dozens of meetings with hundreds of stakeholders, and thousands of public suggestions and comments, the NCC released the Building LeBreton draft Master Concept Plan. ...

A red O-Train sign. (Photo/Devyn Barrie) Residents and OC Transpo customers are advised that Claridge Homes is doing blasting work near Lyon Station that will cause loud noises and vibrations. This planned work will take place on weekdays, between the hours of 7 am and 4 pm, from Friday, November 22 and will continue until April 2020. ...

Trees downed for the Stage 2 LRT project. (City of Ottawa photo) Work for Stage 2 LRT is underway and that has meant tree-clearing in some areas to make room for rail and station construction. Many of these trees will be lost, although some will be relocated where feasible. ...

(Following is a memo from the city’s transportation department to council) At the Transit Commission meeting of November 6, we undertook to provide a list of the assignments of the 40 additional buses that have been put into service, and the routes that they are supporting. ...