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Waste Connections Canada says it wants to add 3 to 4 million cubic metres of capacity to site

Waste Connections of Canada (WCC) has started an environmental assessment (EA) process for a proposed expansion of the Navan Waste Recycling and Disposal Facility on Navan Road.

Province not meeting commitments to fund public health, board says

For what feels like the first time, Orléans South is being prioritized — not overlooked. The revised TMP includes long-overdue commitments: the realignment of Renaud Road, the widening of Brian Coburn, the Cumberland BRT, and crucial arterial upgrades — all built around “complete streets” principles that support not just cars, but cyclists, pedestrians and transit users.

"I'm worried. I feel this is such a high-stakes document because it's the next 20 years of infrastructure investment," said Coun. Catherine Kitts

“I often feel like I’m the only one who’s banging the drum on what I see as a serious quality of life issue that is bad and getting worse.” Over the last 10 years, council only budged $15 Million from funds earned through development charges for infrastructure in the communities, accounting for just 31.1 per cent.

Entre 2013 et 2023, la ville a dépensé 131 millions de dollars pour les artères de l'ouest, 174 millions de dollars pour celles du sud et seulement 20 millions de dollars pour celles de l'est

According to analysis by staff for Coun. Catherine Kitts, between 2013 and 2023 the city spent $131 million on arterial roads in the west end, $174 million in the south end and just $20 million in the east end.

With the pressures of climate change, food insecurity and population growth putting a strain on Ottawa public health services, the Ottawa Board of Health trying to find a balance.

Lorsque les gens pensent à Ottawa, ils pensent au parlement ou encore au Centre national des arts, mais pas aux secteurs ruraux de la ville, affirme le maire Mark Sutfcliffe, qui souhaite que la Municipalité soit reconnue en tant que territoire rural par la province.

The Royal Bank of Canada argued that Ashcroft failed to make $4.85 million in interest payments on an $80 million bank debt for the housing development in Orleans.

A land swap compromise passed the city's planning committee clearing the way for the development of 39 new homes in Orleans.

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Some councillors argue Mark Sutcliffe's approach will continue to erode services

Council, mayor hoping federal, provincial governments will fill transit shortfall

Orléans roundabouts and Brian Coburn Blvd among traffic nightmares in city survey

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A memo from Board of Health chair Coun. Catherine Kitts sent to city councillors and the mayor on Wednesday says the University of Ottawa has secured funding to keep the program running for several more months.

Motion provokes heated debate over whether 'Sprung Structures' are a dignified form of shelter

Orléans South-Navan Coun. Catherine Kitts said she had been angered by the process involved in the development, which has left homeowners in the dark for years and now threatens to create traffic chaos in the area.