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Mockup of LRT train now on display
The city unveiled a replica of its Light Rail Transit train – making it available for all Ottawans to check out in the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park. Read the full story and watch the video on the Ottawa Sun’s website.
#ILoveQV
#ILoveQV
The Quartier Vanier Merchant Association has launched an I love Vanier campaign, complete with contests and business owners and resident profiles. Read all about the campaign on OttawaCommunityNews.com.
City seeks input on allowing micro-retail in downtown neighbourhoods
The city is conducting a study that looks at corner stores and other small businesses operating along neighbourhood streets. Read the full story on the Ottawa Metro’s website.
City to look at parking spaces, parking bans with new study
The city plans to begin a new review on the amount of parking spaces should be required for new residential developments. The study also aims to examine its parking ban bylaws. Read the full story on OttawaCommunityNews.com.
Taste in the Glebe a success
A sold out crowd filled their stomachs all while fundraising for the local Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group at this year’s Taste in the Glebe. The event welcomed more than 400 attendees. Read the full story on the Ottawa Citizen’s website.
Library adds new streaming service
A new Netflix-like streaming service is coming to the Ottawa Public Library this February. The service will offer card holders a chance to stream blockbuster movies, television shows and documentaries. Read the full story on OttawaCommunityNews.com.
Blackburn Hamlet looking for hall expansion
A better community centre for the Blackburn Hamlet is something both new city Innes Coun. Jodi Mitic and the Blackburn Community Association are seeking. Read the full story on OttawaCommunityNews.com.
NCC wants fairness monitor for LeBreton
In an effort to ensure the process of picking a winning proposal for the redevelopment of LeBreton Flats the National Capital Commission will hire a fairness monitor. Read the full story on the Ottawa Citizen’s website.
Heart Institute expansion begins
Officials officially broke ground for the Universtiy of Ottawa Heart Institute at the corner of Ruskin Street and Melrose Avenue. The $200-million expansion and renovation project plans to offer world-class care. Read the full story on the Ottawa Citizen’s website.
Parking lot upsets community
Residents living in Lowertown are upset about the Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica seeking a permanent parking lot in the neighbourhood. Read the full story on the Ottawa Sun’s website.
City looks at O-Train extension
The city held two consultations regarding the proposal to extend the O-Train. Plans include extending the train to Riverside South and the Ottawa International Airport. Read the full story on OttawaCommunityNews.com.
Gas prices could stay below $1 in 2015
According to a Canadian gas expert prices could stay below $1 in Ottawa and the rest of Canada for 2015. Read the full story on the Ottawa Sun’s website.
Rink hosers are ready
Winter is here and so the many diligent volunteers throughout Ottawa’s neighbourhoods are taking to the local rinks with a hose full of water. Read the full story about Ottawa’s fine volunteers on the Ottawa Citizen’s website.
Quartier Vanier executive director steps down
The Ottawa Citizen sits down with Suzanne Valiquet, the former director of Vanier’s Quartier Vanier Merchants Association to discuss the changes the neighbourhood has seen in her 10 years working with the business improvement area.
Fifteen Ottawa residents honoured with Order of Ottawa
The Ottawa Citizen looks back at the 15 Ottawa residents who were bestowed with the city’s greatest honour, the Order of Ottawa. Read the full story on its website.
New planning committee leader vows to work hard
Barrhaven Coun. Jane Harder said her new role as planning committee chairwoman will focus on implementing the city’s Official Plan and taking a harder stand on development applications. Read the full story on OttawaCommunityNews.com.
Prices drop for 67’s games, parking rates at Lansdowne Park
The Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group announced a price drop in an effort to respond to fans and event goers complaints. Read the full story on the Ottawa Business Journal’s website.
Ottawa newsmakers of 2014
The Ottawa Citizen looks back at who in this city made the biggest news splash. Check out the full list at the Ottawa Citizen’s website.
Bikers Church reaches out to those in need
A different kind of church meets every Thursday in Vanier. Read the full story about Capital City Biker’s Church on the Ottawa Citizen’s website.
Choosing a fireplace – before you buy
As the long, cold winter lays ahead, here is a buying guide fit to warm you up – A guide to choosing the right fireplace. Read the full article on the Ottawa Citizen’s website.
Cycling safety coming to Bronson Avenue
Long-awaited cycling safety improvements will be put in place along Bronson Avenue this summer. Read the full story on OttawaCommunityNews.com.
Ottawa job rates on the rise
The unemployment rate in Ottawa dropped in November to the lowest rate in nearly a year thanks to a net of new jobs in the capital. Read the full story on the Ottawa Citizen’s website.
Carson Grove revives community association
The Carson Grove Community Association is looking to revive its group after four years. Read the full story on OttawaCommunityNews.com.
Farmers Market comes home
The Ottawa Farmers Market has moved back to Lansdowne Park for this holiday season. The market will host a Christmas Market, which began on Nov. 30. Read the full story and check out the market’s dates on the Ottawa Citizen’s website.
Housing affordability in Ottawa continues to improve
A new study has concluded that housing affordability is not an obstacle to homebuyers. Read about how this could affect your home purchasing options on the Ottawa Business Journal’s website.
Demand continues for smaller homes
Analysts say that although the development market in Ottawa will slow down, but the demand for condos in this city will remain. Read the full story on OttawaCommunityNews.com.
Beechwood Farmers Market success
Check out Beechwood Farmers Market organizer Chris Penton on CTV morning live and hear about how Penton brought Beechwood alive this past summer.
Five must stop shops in Ottawa
Check out these five worth the drive shops in Ottawa. Read the full story on the Ottawa Citizen’s website.
Ottawa’s real estate continues to be on the rise
The latest numbers from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reports that Ottawa’s low-rise construction has kept the city’s real estate on the rise. Read the full story on the Ottawa Business Journal’s website.
Hunt Club extension opens
Business and truck drivers share their excitement at the new opening of the Hunt Club extension. Read the full story on OttawaCommunityNews.com.
Oblate development moves forward
Regional Group has agreed to buy the Oblate land in Old Ottawa East. Read about the plans to develop the land on OttawaCommunityNews.com.
Curb appeal
Check out these low-maintenance curb appeal tips on the Ottawa Citizen`s website.
Living small
Small space living tips. Check out these tips on the Ottawa Citizen’s website.
Made in Ottawa
CBC Ottawa visits Ottawa-based businesses and innovators. Check out the stories on the CBC's website.
Vanier Now
Keep up to date on all things Vanier on the resident-driven and inspired blog, VanierNow.
A blast to the past
Check out this neat blog posting about Lowertown’s urban renewal project the city of Ottawa underwent in 1969 on urbsite.blogspot.ca
