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This City of Ottawa automated speed enforcement camera on St. Laurent Blvd., just south of Montreal Rd., racked up the most violations of any camera across the city. Photos: Doug Banks

Local speed camera snapped most violations in the city

The city’s busiest automated speed camera in 2022 is located a short drive south of Manor Park. According to the… Continue reading “Local speed camera snapped most violations in the city”

City of Ottawa Councillor—Ward 13 Rideau-Rockcliffe Rawlson King

Council must focus on building safe, affordable, healthy communities

From the desk of: Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Rawlson King

Rideau-Rockcliffe is rich in history. With two heritage conservation districts and individually designated homes through the ward, heritage is woven… Continue reading “Council must focus on building safe, affordable, healthy communities”

The [City of Ottawa’s] Rapid Response Table has demonstrated that families facing homelessness can either be stabilized in their current home or be rehoused quickly and effectively if given flexible support geared to their particular needs. Photo: Pixabay

Homelessness lab and city agree on new approach to reduce family homelessness

The City of Ottawa is adopting a new approach to redressing family homelessness. It’s called progressive engagement, a systemic response… Continue reading “Homelessness lab and city agree on new approach to reduce family homelessness”

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson

Housing complex at former CFB Rockcliffe among city accomplishments for veterans

From the desk of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson

There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of my late father, Beverley Watson, who served with… Continue reading “Housing complex at former CFB Rockcliffe among city accomplishments for veterans”

Consider carving out a bit of time to help your community

From the desk of Manor Park Community Association President Natalie Belovic As I write this month’s column, the first word… Continue reading “Consider carving out a bit of time to help your community”

High-risk offender Christopher Watts Photo provided by Ottawa Police Service

Ottawa Police issue safety warning about ‘high-risk offender’ in area

The Ottawa Police Service would like to inform the public that Christopher Watts, male and 62 years old, who has… Continue reading “Ottawa Police issue safety warning about ‘high-risk offender’ in area”

In this view of Montreal Rd. near St. Laurent Blvd. facing east, new sidewalk and cycling track are visible. Photo supplied by City of Ottawa

Long-term construction ends on Montreal Rd.

The City of Ottawa has announced that, after almost three years of construction, Montreal Rd. between Vanier Pkwy and St…. Continue reading “Long-term construction ends on Montreal Rd.”