NOTEBOOK: Looking back on the occupation downtown

NOTEBOOK: Looking back on the occupation downtown

La version française suit Some of my thoughts as the occupation downtown comes to an end: To people who live downtown, work downtown, or who have family and loved ones whose lives were disrupted for nearly a month: We’ve let you down. You felt unsafe in your own...
Vacant Building Strategy Review

Vacant Building Strategy Review

La version française suit Emergency and Protective Services is conducting a review of the City of Ottawa’s 2013 Vacant Building Strategy. This strategy introduced a proactive inspection and enforcement regime for vacant buildings and lots, with the aim of reducing...
PSA: More City services reopen on Tuesday

PSA: More City services reopen on Tuesday

La version française suit The City advises some services can resume in the downtown and surrounding area on Tuesday, February 22.   The secured area established by law enforcement has been reduced in size. It now borders Somerset in the south, Bronson to the west,...