Petrie Island

• Less bird poop can mean more swimming at Ottawa beaches, public health unit says

  OPH put its signature tone to use Friday explaining how a rise in bird droppings has contributed to no-swim advisories at Ottawa’s five supervised beaches this summer.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 23, 2021
  
• Swimming not recommended at Ottawa beaches after significant rainfall

  Use caution if you decide to go swimming at any of Ottawa's five supervised beaches this weekend, the city's local public health unit is warning after a significant rainfall.

  Health

  Jul 9, 2021
  
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• Councillor exit interview: Bob Monette talks about ‘sentimental’ retirement from Ottawa City Hall

  Bob Monette, longtime councillor for Orléans, was ready and set to seek a fifth re-election for Ottawa city council, but decided in June it was time to leave politics due to "family considerations."

  Politics

  Dec 1, 2018
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• City to launch ‘modified’ recycling pilot at Ottawa parks for summer 2018

  Ottawa city hall will take another crack at boosting recycling in the city's parks this summer. A pilot project last year produced less-than-ideal results.

  Canada

  May 14, 2018
• Ottawa’s ‘goose buster’ scaring birds away with remote-controlled chopper

  It was clear the geese had to go, but getting rid of them was not easy. Until Ottawa discovered a new weapon.

  Environment

  Aug 26, 2013