Brigil, which builds luxury developments in the National Capital Region, has announced plans to transform the former Greyhound bus station into condo buildings.

Ottawa realtors are reporting fewer home sales but higher prices as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect real estate in the capital.

Ottawa's urban boundary is set to expand by nearly 1,300 hectares following a divisive debate and a 15-6 vote at city council Wednesday.

A joint Ottawa committee has sent staff's recommendation to expand the urban boundary to city council next week.

Ottawa residents on all sides of the debate showed up in droves Monday to let city councillors know what they think about expanding the urban boundary.

The organization representing Ottawa realtors says the number of homes sold in the city last month are down drastically from 2019 levels.

"We've been calling this a crisis for 15 years and nothing has changed," said Somerset Coun. Catherine McKenney, council's liaison for housing and homelessness.

The new bylaw still has to be written and approved. It will restrict short-term rentals to properties where the hosts live and create a permit system for hosts.

The 42-unit building includes a primary healthcare unit on the first floor and will use 85 per cent less energy to heat and cool than a similar build.