City could move ahead with Lansdowne construction
A report set to be released next week recommends the city begin construction work at Lansdowne Park, even though it is still awaiting a court ruling on whether their contract is legal. The report...
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Friends of Lansdowne appeal rejected in unanimous ruling
The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled unanimously that the City of Ottawa did not break its own bidding rules in the Lansdowne redevelopment contract. The Friends of Lansdowne has 60 days to file an...
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North Van City undecided as RCMP contract deadline extended
NORTH VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – The City of North Vancouver might sign on to the new RCMP contract in BC, but it may not mean you’ll see Mounties there in the long-term. The province is extending the...
View ArticleA new lobbyist registry recommended for the city
A city joint governance and finance committee is recommending a new lobbyist registry for the city. It would kick in September 1. The city defines lobbying as something done by a person representing a...
View ArticleCouncil gives green light to controversial condos
Residents of Centretown soon be craning their necks after city council approved several controversial condo developments in the neighbourhood on Wednesday. City councillors rubber stamped a number of...
View ArticleHeat alert issued for the city
Ottawa Public Health has issued a heat warning for Saturday and Sunday because the humidex will make it feel like we’re in the 40s. Extreme heat can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and...
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Councillor Marianne Wilkinson “feeling better” after collapsing at AMO...
Ottawa, ON – After collapsing this morning at the Ottawa Convention Centre, Kanata North Councillor Marianne Wilkinson is now “feeling better.” Through a statement from the city, Wilkinson says she is...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in the capital
OTTAWA – Check out local and community events happening this weekend! FRIDAY: ALIGHT AT NIGHT FESTIVAL (Runs through Jan 4) Upper Canada Village...
View ArticleBarenaked Ladies’ Ed Robertson to join Rogers’ Grammys coverage team
Music’s biggest night has just gotten bigger with Ed Robertson, the frontman of the Barenaked Ladies, who joins Rogers’ A-list team to cover the 56th annual Grammy Awards. “I have been to the show...
View ArticleFamily promises proof that Rob Ford is in rehab: report
TORONTO – Coun. Doug Ford told the Toronto Sun that the city will soon have proof that his brother is in rehab. Toronto Mayor Rob Ford took a leave of absence from city hall last week saying he would...
View ArticleCity could move ahead with Lansdowne construction
A report set to be released next week recommends the city begin construction work at Lansdowne Park, even though it is still awaiting a court ruling on whether their contract is legal. The report...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friends of Lansdowne appeal rejected in unanimous ruling
The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled unanimously that the City of Ottawa did not break its own bidding rules in the Lansdowne redevelopment contract. The Friends of Lansdowne has 60 days to file an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
North Van City undecided as RCMP contract deadline extended
NORTH VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – The City of North Vancouver might sign on to the new RCMP contract in BC, but it may not mean you’ll see Mounties there in the long-term. The province is extending the...
View ArticleA new lobbyist registry recommended for the city
A city joint governance and finance committee is recommending a new lobbyist registry for the city. It would kick in September 1. The city defines lobbying as something done by a person representing a...
View ArticleCouncil gives green light to controversial condos
Residents of Centretown soon be craning their necks after city council approved several controversial condo developments in the neighbourhood on Wednesday. City councillors rubber stamped a number of...
View ArticleHeat alert issued for the city
Ottawa Public Health has issued a heat warning for Saturday and Sunday because the humidex will make it feel like we’re in the 40s. Extreme heat can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Councillor Marianne Wilkinson “feeling better” after collapsing at AMO...
Ottawa, ON – After collapsing this morning at the Ottawa Convention Centre, Kanata North Councillor Marianne Wilkinson is now “feeling better.” Through a statement from the city, Wilkinson says she is...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in the capital
OTTAWA – Check out local and community events happening this weekend! FRIDAY: ALIGHT AT NIGHT FESTIVAL (Runs through Jan 4) Upper Canada Village...
View ArticleBarenaked Ladies’ Ed Robertson to join Rogers’ Grammys coverage team
Music’s biggest night has just gotten bigger with Ed Robertson, the frontman of the Barenaked Ladies, who joins Rogers’ A-list team to cover the 56th annual Grammy Awards. “I have been to the show...
View ArticleFamily promises proof that Rob Ford is in rehab: report
TORONTO – Coun. Doug Ford told the Toronto Sun that the city will soon have proof that his brother is in rehab. Toronto Mayor Rob Ford took a leave of absence from city hall last week saying he would...
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