Latest from Arthur White-Crummey
Councillors move to pare back fare increase for seniors, but other changes on hold
Council’s transit commission found enough money to cut an unpopular transit fare hike for seniors in half without raising taxes, but any relief for students and youth facing higher fares will have to wait – if it comes at all.
Petition from Gatineau badminton players says Ontarians are invading the courts
A petition is blaming Ontario residents for taking over badminton courts in Gatineau, Que. — and its sponsors are calling on the city to hike recreation fees for non-residents.
Mayor Sutcliffe promised a million trees, but the money isn't in the budget
Ottawa's mayor says he remains committed to this "aspirational" goal and is looking for ways to scale up tree-planting efforts.
City budget comes with 3.9% tax increase for most homes
Ottawa city staff have drawn up a budget that would hike taxes and transit fares to patch over a gaping transit deficit.
Community health centres apply for 2 addictions, housing hubs in Ottawa
The Pinecrest Queensway and Somerset West health centres are aiming to get a slice of $370 million of provincial funding to operate centres focused on addictions recovery and links to supportive housing.
Transit deficit the elephant in the room as Ottawa prepares for draft budget
OC Transpo is short $120 million for next year, and Wednesday's draft budget will shed light on who can expect to pay the bill.
Veterans enrolling at chef school find a familiar mission in the kitchen
A Veterans Affairs Canada education and training benefit is helping retired soldiers, sailors and airmen fit into a new uniform at Ottawa's Le Cordon Bleu.
A night searching for Ottawa's hardest-to-reach homeless
The Salvation Army found more than 125 people sleeping outside during one 24-hour period last month. CBC followed one of the teams.
Priest on the hook for $5.7K after CRA rejects donation receipts from his church
The rector of St. Patrick Basilica is heading to tax court after the Canada Revenue Agency refused to accept thousands of dollars worth of receipts for donations he made to his own church.
Community food banks bracing for deep cuts to supplies next year
The Ottawa Food Bank says it will have to cut its food transfers to partner agencies by up to half next year, leaving some community food banks fearing collapse in the face of overwhelming demand.