Stittsville Coun. Glen Gower and Rideau-Goulbourn Coun. Scott Moffatt will become co-chairs of planning committee, beating out Kitchissippi Coun. Jeff Leiper for the roles.

The city's finance and economic development committee supports holding a special levy vote so nearby property owners can decide whether they want foot a $4.5-million bill to acquire and renovate Kilmorie house.

A group of protesters stood up at an Ottawa city council meeting on Wednesday wearing shirts emblazoned with the message "Resign Rick."