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Committee approves zoning for new wellness spa in Kanata

The Planning and Housing Committee today approved a zoning amendment to facilitate development of a destination wellness spa in Kanata North. The main spa building would be three storeys tall and ...
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Committee receives update on implementation of Ontario Heritage Act changes

The Built Heritage Committee today received an update on the City’s implementation of recent changes to the Ontario Heritage Act. In 2019, the Province changed the process for the designation and ...
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Partnership with Build Canada Homes promises 3,000 new homes, with focus on affordable and supportive housing

Build Canada Homes will contribute federal lands to develop 2,000 homes. As part of the agreement, the City will receive $150 million of funding to support at least 1,000 homes for shovel-ready ...
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New voices, shared solutions: Refreshing Ottawa's 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan

Five years into its plan to address Ottawa’s housing and homelessness crisis, the City is resetting its approach – bringing in new voices for a leadership table that will sharpen the focus on ...
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Transit Committee receives updates on work to restore Line 1 capacity and on the zero-emission bus program

The Transit Committee was provided an update on the work to restore O-Train Line 1 capacity, as well as a status of the zero-emission bus program, a new bus-seat pilot program and key performance ...
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Ottawa leaders launch next phase of health and housing collaboration

Established under the Housing and Homelessness Leadership Table (HHLT), the City’s strategic advisory body, the Action Table will bring together housing providers, health care organizations, and ...
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Council approves refreshed 10-year plan to improve housing stability, reduce homelessness

Council today approved a refreshed 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan. The long-term roadmap will also rely on annual work plans to help measure progress on efforts to improve housing stability and ...
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Committee approves revitalization framework for downtown Ottawa

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee approved a Downtown Revitalization Framework and Action Plan that recognizes a strong downtown economy is foundational to increasing investment, attracting ...
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Sir Terry Matthews receives the Key to the City of Ottawa

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe presented the Key to the City to Sir Terry Matthews at a special ceremony held last night during the community networking event TechTuesday at the Brookstreet Hotel in Kanata.
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Committee moves to renew grants program for rural water projects

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee today approved renewing the Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program for another five-year term. The program would continue to provide cost-share grants to farmers ...
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City seeking input on the Nepean Creative Arts Centre refresh

Since 1990, the Nepean Creative Arts Centre (NCAC) has been a home for artists, performers, instructors and community members of all ages. As community needs evolve, we are looking for ways to improve ...
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Committee recommends adopting a market-based approach to inclusionary zoning

The Planning and Housing Committee today approved an inclusionary zoning framework in Ottawa that ensures transit-oriented housing can move forward while retaining the option to increase affordability ...