Latest from Ben Andrews
'Astronomical' hold queues on year's top e-books frustrate readers, libraries
More than 1,000 people are waiting to borrow the Ottawa Public Library's most popular e-book of 2024, and librarians say inflated prices and restrictive e-book publishing practices are responsible.
Mayors want 'parity' for local police after province's OPP relief funding
Some mayors in cities and towns that operate their own police force say OPP cost increases are affecting them, too — but they don’t have any provincial support to show for it.
Ottawa school board trustee sanctioned, to undergo antisemitism training
Trustees for Ottawa’s largest school board sanctioned fellow Trustee Donna Blackburn for breaching the board’s code of conduct policy over comments she made about the Jewish community.
Municipalities prepare tax hikes after OPP 'sticker shock'
Many Eastern Ontario municipalities are mulling significant increases in property taxes and several mayors say an unexpected spike in police costs is largely to blame.
Proposed police budget adds $20 to average tax bill
The Ottawa Police Services Board tabled a net operating budget of $388.7 million Wednesday morning, up $16.3 million from 2024.
Heritage hedges? Special status could mean life or death for Kanata shrubbery
Prolonged bylaw sagas aren’t unheard of in Ottawa, but a recent dispute over an unruly hedge adds a new dimension — the possibility that a neighbourhood heritage designation could help end the standoff.
Canada Post unionized workers rally as strike threat looms
Canada Post workers rallied at several locations across the country Thursday, as the threat of a strike between the Crown corporation and its unionized employees looms.
Hindu Society of P.E.I. seeking donations to help buy land for new temple
The Hindu Society of P.E.I. is putting out a call to congregation members for donations to purchase land for a new temple.
P.E.I.'s electricity supply not keeping up with population growth, says utility
Maritime Electric, P.E.I.'s main electricity utility, told a standing committee Thursday that population growth is outpacing its capacity to keep up with supply.
RCMP investigates threats uttered at western P.E.I. intermediate school
Police are conducting a criminal investigation into an incident Tuesday at M.E. Callaghan Intermediate school in western P.E.I., although it was found not to pose an immediate risk to student safety.