Capital Ward News Today

Community organizations, environmental groups, and transit advocates are demanding the city of Ottawa ban fossil fuel advertising from public spaces.

In response to an inquiry from Capital Ward Coun. Shawn Menard, staff recommend the city of Ottawa not launch a pilot project for alcohol consumption in Ottawa parks this summer, while staff continue with the review of the Parks and Facilities Bylaw.

In response to an inquiry from Capital Ward Coun. Shawn Menard, staff recommend the city of Ottawa not launch a pilot project for alcohol consumption in Ottawa parks this summer, while staff continue with the review of the Parks and Facilities Bylaw.

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says his campaign team missed a donation made by an individual who works for a development company.

Gatineau-based developer Katasa Group says it no longer wants to donate the pledged $300,000 to Ottawa’s Capital Ward, citing concern over councils motives.

An Ottawa city councillor is asking the province of Ontario to review a $300,000 donation to Capital Ward by a developer, which became the subject of controversy at Wednesdays city council meeting.

An extremely unusual donation dominated at city hall on Wednesday, with councillors suggesting Capital Ward Coun. Shawn Menard pressured a builder to pay up to benefit his ward.

Ottawa city councillors and the mayor will vote on the $5.8-billion spending plan for the city next year, which includes a 2.5 per cent increase to property taxes, a 2.5 per cent fare hike, and a 2.5 per cent increase to the Ottawa Police Service budget.

Ottawa city councillors and the mayor have voted 20 to 5 on the $5.8-billion spending plan for the city next year, which includes a 2.5 per cent increase to property taxes, a 2.5 per cent fare hike, and a 2.5 per cent increase to the Ottawa Police Service budget.

A motion will be brought forward to Thursdays joint meeting of the citys finance and planning committees to add a third residential tower back to the Lansdowne 2.0 plan, CTV News Ottawa has learned.