OC Transpo Fails to Meet Ridership Targets and Still no Firm Date for Opening of Southern Line

 The City of Ottawa Transit Commission met today (Friday) following a nearly five-hour meeting of the Transit Commission and Light Rail Sub-Committee. After a technical briefing on mechanical and engineering issues regarding the Confederation Line, OC Transpo General Manager Renee Amilcar, along with OC Transpo staff, gave a summary of

Parkdale Market Generates More Revenue Than ByWard Market in 2022

 ABOVE: Seasonal markets like The Ottawa Farmers’ Market: Westboro are allowing consumers to obtain fresh produce away from the downtown core.  Ottawa Markets Chair Bryan Chandler gave a presentation on the state of Ottawa Markets at today’s Ottawa City Council meeting and the various areas inside the city that fall

Industrial Park development quashed & Councillor Kitts pushes for disaster relief

 An overview of Ottawa City Council's September 21, 2022 session. The session of Ottawa City Council opened today with a moment of silence in recognition of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Mayor Jim Watson noted that the official portrait of the monarch was taken down and will be replaced with the official portrait of

City agrees to further discuss levying green space tax on developers.

 Today at Ottawa City Council, an amendment recommended by city staff to Planning Committee Report #65 was brought forward by Councillors Glenn Gower and Scott Moffat. The amendment focuses on collecting a “community benefits charge” from housing development to subsidize green spaces in the city, particularly parks. Councillor Carol Anne

Interim Police Chief Bell reassures public amid “Rolling Thunder” worries

 The newly appointed Ottawa Police Services Board (OPSB) met on Monday, April 25th. The board contains several recently constituted members following the resignation or removal of much of the previous board due to their handling of the “Freedom Convoy” and its month-long occupation of Ottawa’s core. The winter 2022 convoy