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"You start your mornings with 'good mornings' and 'thank yous' and over time you feel yourself becoming part of the fabric of the community. It's a great feeling when people's faces light up when they see you, and you're told you were missed after an absence.” Photo: iStock

Ottawa Safety Council facing crossing guard shortage as school begins

As the upcoming school year draws closer, the Ottawa Safety Council (OSC) is facing a crossing guard shortage, prompting concerns… Continue reading “Ottawa Safety Council facing crossing guard shortage as school begins”

About 60 to 70 people attended a recent popen house on plans to continue development of Wateridge Village, the site of the former Canadian Forces Base Rockcliffe east of St. Laurent Blvd. Screenshot of open house illustration created by Canada Lands Company

Wateridge Village holds open house on new phases

Hopes to begin re-opening Hemlock Rd. in 2024

Wateridge Village, the burgeoning neighbourhood east of Aviation Pkwy., held an open house recently to present plans for upcoming phases… Continue reading “Wateridge Village holds open house on new phases”

Marc Patry argues that the City of Ottawa's new vacant unit tax (VUT) is creating an unnecessary burden on taxpayers while it may also fail to capture vacant units while producing an unintentional "windfall" from residents who miss the filing deadline. Photo: Vitali Adutskevich Pexels

The city’s vacant unit tax is a needless burden for taxpayers

Marc Patry argues that there isn't enough transparency over how vacant properites will be rooted out and the number of new units that will be created for the housing market

Many of us will have received a letter from the City of Ottawa over the past few months. Over three… Continue reading “The city’s vacant unit tax is a needless burden for taxpayers”

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”