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Pathway behind Parliament Hill officially reopens after four years of closures
Pathway behind Parliament Hill officially reopens after four years of closures
Ottawa Citizen·Jul 21·Neutral

A pathway behind Parliament Hill has finally reopened after being closed for four years. The work done on it will help the area deal with the effects of climate change in the future.

Related BillS-229Law to Protect Gatineau Park
City to close off streets outside of these three Ottawa elementary schools during drop-off
City to close off streets outside of these three Ottawa elementary schools during drop-off
Ottawa Citizen·Jul 17

Ottawa City Council has approved a new plan to make school drop-offs safer this upcoming school year. Streets around three elementary schools will be closed to cars during morning drop-off times. This aims to create a safer space for kids and encourage more walking or biking to school.

I tested out the NCC’s new swimming dock beneath Parliament
I tested out the NCC’s new swimming dock beneath Parliament
Ottawa Citizen·Jul 1·Neutral

Someone recently tried out a new swimming dock on the Ottawa River, put there by the NCC. This new spot lets people swim with a great view of Parliament. It's a new way for residents and visitors to enjoy the river and the city's landmarks.

Related BillS-229Law to Protect Gatineau Park
Who makes all the sculptures at Centre Block?
Who makes all the sculptures at Centre Block?
Ottawa Citizen·Jun 27

Parliament Hill is home to around 700 outdoor sculptures. A small team of artists, led by Canada's Dominion Sculptor, is responsible for creating and maintaining all these carvings.

Related BillC-278Bill Proposes Changes to How Parliament Operates
News of the day: Is Ottawa ready for no supervised consumption?; Major defence procurements take 16 years on average; House of commons transcribers and editors get higher wage increase
News of the day: Is Ottawa ready for no supervised consumption?; Major defence procurements take 16 years on average; House of commons transcribers and editors get higher wage increase
Ottawa Citizen·Jun 19·Leans critical

Today's news looks at whether Ottawa is prepared if supervised drug consumption sites were to close. It also highlights that buying major military equipment takes a very long time, about 16 years on average. Separately, workers who write down what's said in the House of Commons are getting a bigger pay raise.

Related BillC-272Law Would Change Rules for Safe Drug Use Sites
Canada Post CEO planning 'strategic pricing' to rebuild trust with small businesses
Canada Post CEO planning 'strategic pricing' to rebuild trust with small businesses
Ottawa Citizen·Jun 18·Neutral

The head of Canada Post is planning new ways to set prices, hoping to help small businesses. He also apologized to them for the hard times they've had over the last two years, aiming to rebuild their trust.

Related BillC-262Law to Change How Canada Post Works
Military police leadership still battling civilian oversight, watchdog reports
Military police leadership still battling civilian oversight, watchdog reports
Ottawa Citizen·Jun 3·Leans critical

A new report from the group that oversees Canada's military police highlights ongoing issues. It says that military police leaders are still resisting civilian oversight, which raises concerns about how accountable they are.

Related BillC-11Law to Update Military Rules and Laws
Out-of-service elevator leaves mother struggling with stroller and children at Parliament station
Out-of-service elevator leaves mother struggling with stroller and children at Parliament station
Ottawa Citizen·Apr 30

A mother with two children and a stroller had trouble at Parliament Station because the elevator wasn't working. This is a concern because it happened just days after an elderly man fell on those same stairs, showing a safety problem for people who need elevators.

City of Ottawa to reinstate its public staff directory years after shutting it down
City of Ottawa to reinstate its public staff directory years after shutting it down
Ottawa Citizen·Apr 29

Ottawa's city council has decided to bring back an online list of its staff. This means people will soon be able to easily find and contact key city employees directly. It's meant to make it simpler for the public to get in touch with the right person at the city.

A 92-year-old fell at Parliament Station. The elevator was out
A 92-year-old fell at Parliament Station. The elevator was out
Ottawa Citizen·Apr 20·Neutral

A 92-year-old person fell at Parliament Station because the elevator was broken. There were no signs to tell him where the other working elevator was, so he tried to use the stairs instead.

Related BillC-278Bill Proposes Changes to How Parliament Operates
Ottawans should be concerned about privacy, police access in federal lawful access bill: lawyer
Ottawans should be concerned about privacy, police access in federal lawful access bill: lawyer
Ottawa Citizen·Mar 24·Leans critical

A new law in Canada, Bill C-22, could let the police look at your private information more easily. Some worry this could invade your privacy, because police might not always need a warrant to access your data. This change could affect how much control you have over your personal information.

Related BillC-22Law to Let Police Look at Your Online Data