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All-day kindergarten hits local daycare centres hard
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since October, at least three long-standing daycare facilities in Ottawa have shut down: Mini Muffins in Kanata, Tupper Tots in Nepean, and St. Elias Child Care and Family Resource…
OPINION: Why the City’s wildlife construction protocol is so important
(PHOTO: Deer in the Greenbelt between Kanata and Bells Corners. Photo by Glen Gower.) Canada has the second largest land mass of any country but sadly we are losing our…
Have your say on the Draft Budget 2015 public consultations
(Press release from the City of Ottawa.) Ottawa residents have an opportunity to learn more about the City’s Draft Budget 2015 and ask questions at one of four multi-ward budget…
City’s draft budget includes 2% tax increase and infrastructure upgrades for Stittsville
The City of Ottawa tabled a 2015 draft budget on Wednesday that includes a 2% property tax increase and several improvements to traffic infrastructure in the west end, including Stittsville. Stittsville councillor…
Jan Harder: “Suburban way of life is still the dream”
EDITOR’S NOTE: At today’s Planning Committee meeting, chair Jan Harder addressed the committee members and talked about her vision and goals for planning during this council term. Stittsville is one of…
Update to the City’s Wildlife Construction Protocol now available for review
(From the City of Ottawa.) The 2013 Wildlife Strategy identified the need to update and revise the City’s current wildlife construction protocol, previously approved by the former Region of Ottawa-Carleton, prior to…
City of Ottawa announces holiday season schedule changes
(Press release from the City of Ottawa.) The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for Thursday, December 25, Friday, December 26 and Thursday, January 1.
Leadership set for new term of City Council
(Press release from the City of Ottawa.) City Council today approved the new team of individuals who will lead and serve on Ottawa’s committees and boards, and who will serve…
Council adopts key dates for 2015 budget process
(Press release from the City of Ottawa.) The City of Ottawa has finalized key dates for the 2015 budget timetable and multi-ward public consultations. 2015 tax-supported budget timetable The City’s…
City is recruiting residents to serve on committees and boards
(Press release from the City of Ottawa.) Residents of Ottawa who are 18 years and over are invited to put their expertise and knowledge to work by becoming a volunteer…