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$986M electric bus transition gets go-ahead from Ottawa’s transit commissionOttawa's transit commission unanimously approved a plan Wednesday to being transitioning OC Transpo's entire bus fleet to electric vehicles by 2036.Environment11 hours
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Ottawa LRT closing early in final 2 weeks of June for maintenanceOttawa's light-rail transit line will close fully to the public at 7 p.m. between June 17 and 30 for seasonal maintenance to the system.TrafficJun 14
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Ottawa bear tranquilized and relocated, police sayA black bear spotted around Kanata South and Barrhaven on Sunday and Monday has been successfully relocated to a more 'suitable environment,' police said.TrafficJun 14
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Ottawa plans to become 1st Canadian city with a fully electric bus fleet by 2036Ottawa plans to add 450 electric vehicles to its fleet by 2027 as part of a pitch to become the first city in Canada to have a fully electrified bus service.EnvironmentJun 7
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Ottawa watching summer construction season to gauge possible LRT delaysOttawa's transit officials say the upcoming summer construction season will play a major role in determining any possible delay to the handover of the Trillium Line in Stage 2 LRT.NewsMay 19
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Alleged impaired driver collides with OC Transpo bus: Ottawa policeAn Ottawa man is facing impaired driving charges after police say he collided with an OC Transpo bus Monday evening with three times the legal limit of alcohol in his system.CrimeMay 11
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Ottawa transit head John Manconi to retire in SeptemberOC Transpo head John Manconi will retire in September following 32 years of service with the city, including five years steering Ottawa's transportation services.TrafficMay 6
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Ottawa taking ‘proactive steps’ to avoid Stage 2 LRT delays: memoA memo updating Ottawa council on the progress of Stage 2 LRT construction said the city is taking steps hoping to avoid any delays in handing over the $4.6-billion system.NewsApr 30
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COVID-19: OC Transpo installing permanent driver barriers on Ottawa busesOC Transpo is installing permanent driver shields made of hard plastic on more than 750 buses across its fleet to better protect operators in the COVID-19 pandemic.HealthApr 26
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Ottawa transit commission hopes to prioritize COVID-19 vaccines for OC Transpo workersOttawa's transit commission is hoping to get local bus and train operators higher in the COVID-19 vaccine queue given their essential roles during the pandemic.HealthApr 21
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