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Hike to seniors transit pass would be halved under new proposal
Ottawa city councillors will look at a smaller hike to the monthly transit pass for seniors at a Monday meeting following significant backlash.
Bid for fund to preserve affordable housing in Ottawa fails at committee
The City of Ottawa won’t be creating a pot of money to buy at-risk affordable housing any time soon, citing the danger of losing federal and provincial funding by shifting away from construction.
Sorting facts from fiction on centres for asylum seekers
The City of Ottawa's decision to use tent-like structures as a temporary home and reception centre for migrants has sparked considerable controversy. CBC sought answers to some of the most common questions.
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Ottawa faces uphill battle to get support for asylum seeker centre
A perceived lack of communication is fueling a surge of opposition to the location of Ottawa's new shelter for asylum seekers and refugees. But with no neighbourhoods likely to volunteer to host it, the city doesn't have a lot of choice.
Site near Nepean Sportsplex chosen for asylum seeker 'welcoming centre'
A large, tent-like structure to shelter and support asylum seekers and refugees seems destined for the area of Woodroffe Avenue and West Hunt Club Road, according to Ottawa city staff. Another would go to Kanata South if necessary.
City says it can't meet affordable housing targets without more help
The City of Ottawa will not meet its long-term targets for building new affordable housing without “significant" new support from higher levels of government, housing staff say.
Cities issue united call for 'new deal' on public transit funding
Cities across Canada are calling on the federal government to develop a new and more sustainable cost-sharing model for public transit as they struggle to maintain service.
Vape sales to minors are on the rise in Ottawa. Licensing could help
Vape retailers in Ottawa may need to be licensed by the end of next month, with the city set to use those fees to finance a crackdown on stores that sell vaping products to people under the age of 19.
Mayor says Ottawa will follow province's bike lane requirements
Ottawa's mayor won't push back if Ontario starts requiring cities to seek approval to build bike lanes that remove lanes of traffic, saying transportation policies require "balance."
Ontario's latest move to accelerate building could land cities in legal quagmire
Ontario cities worry the province changing how and when developers can apply to build outside the urban boundary will make long-term planning difficult and saddle them with more applications, more appeals and heftier costs.