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Article content Political manoeuvring was in overdrive on Wednesday, when Mayor Jim Watson won support to tie a controversial $3-million tax break for a Porsche dealership to a multimillion-dollar long-term investment in affordable housing. With a vote of 15-9, Ottawa city council approved an application from Mark Motors to receive property tax relief for a new Porsche dealership planned for 458-470 Montreal Rd. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or T...

Ottawa's finance committee has unanimously approved a tax break worth up to $2.9 million for a future Porsche dealership on the main business strip of a lower-income area, despite residents who argued it would be "social assistance for millionaires."

  OTTAWA -- The City of Ottawas finance and economic development committee (FEDCo) has given the green light to a $2.9 million grant to build a new "world class" Porsche dealership at the corner of Montreal Road and St. Laurent Boulevard. The project by Mrak Holdings Inc., a.k.a. Mark Motors of Ottawa, would be built at 458 Montreal Rd., currently the site of an Audi dealership, while an existing Porsche dealership stands just down the street at 611 Montreal Rd. Mark Motors owner Michael M...

Article content The finance and economic development committee on Tuesday supported a proposed $2.9-million property tax break for the development of a new Porsche dealership. The dealership eyed for 458 Montreal Rd. at St. Laurent Boulevard is eligible for financial help under the Montreal Road community improvement plan (CIP). This would be the first grant under the Montreal Road CIP. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Committee endorses property...

Ottawa's finance committee will consider a $2.9 million city grant for a future luxury car dealership in the Vanier neighbourhood next week, under a program aimed at stimulating businesses along Montreal Road.

The citys finance and economic development committee will vote Tuesday on a proposal to provide a $2.9-million grant to a company that wants to build a new luxury auto dealership at the corner of Montreal Road and St. Laurent Boulevard.

  OTTAWA -- More e-scooters could be available to rent in more locations across Ottawa this spring and summer, as the city of Ottawa looks to increase the fleet for the second year of an electric scooter pilot project. A report for the Transportation Committee recommends continuing the program, allowing three e-scooter companies to rent e-scooters between April 15 and Oct. 31. Staff propose increasing the e-scooter fleet from 600 in 2020 to between 1,200 and 1,500 in 2021. "The new fleet...