City Of Ottawa

• Ontario reaches ‘new deal’ with City of Ottawa to take over certain costs

  Ontario has reached a so-called "new deal" with the City of Ottawa that sees the province take over certain major costs, the provincial government said Thursday.

  Politics

  Mar 28
  
• City of Ottawa tables 2024 budget, invests in public transit and housing priorities

  The City of Ottawa has released its 2024 draft budget, highlighting a maximum 2.5 per cent property tax hike and $4.6 billion operational portfolio. 

  Politics

  Nov 8, 2023
  
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• Another setback for Ottawa LRT has north-south expansion line delayed to spring 2024

  Ottawa's light-rail transit will not open its expanded north-south line until at least April 2024, a 20-month delay to the expected delivery date in the original contract.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2023
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• Ottawa’s light-rail transit service fully up and running after month-long closure

  Service was abruptly halted in the middle of rush hour on July 17 after a safety issue with a train’s wheel hub assembly was discovered during a routine inspection.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2023
• City of Ottawa to get 24/7 mental health crisis services, emergency dispatch line

  The strategy, which emphasizes that the team would be trauma informed and culturally appropriate, is expected to cost $2.5 million.

  Health

  Jul 12, 2023
• Former Ottawa mayor Jim Watson joins community housing board

  The foundation says in a statement that Watson has a wealth of experience and understanding of the needs of communities in Ottawa.

  Politics

  Jun 27, 2023
• City of Ottawa installs tribute to Mahsa Amini outside former site of Iranian embassy

  Amini's death in September 2022 sparked mass protests in Iran condemning the government's treatment of women and its broader human-rights record.

  World

  Jun 20, 2023
• City of Ottawa applies for federal support in fight for more housing

  A memo city staff sent to councillors last week shows the municipality is looking to qualify for support from a $4-billion fund. 

  Canada

  May 31, 2023
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• City of Ottawa in talks with province on getting “fair share” of homelessness funding

  The City of Ottawa and the province are in talks after Ontario decided to give the nation's capital less than $1 million in new money for homelessness.

  Canada

  May 11, 2023
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• Ottawa turns to temporary shelters as city searches for permanent housing solutions

  Ottawa is turning to its pandemic-era temporary shelters to house vulnerable people while the city comes up with a long-term plan to find permanent homes. 

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2023