Westboro residents want LRT trench buried

By Emma Jackson, Ottawa Community News, April 1, 2015

Westboro residents are digging in to reject plans for trenched light rail through their neighbourhood in favour of a fully-buried line between Dominion and Cleary stations. The city held a public consultation at city hall on March 30 to discuss new plans for a 1.2-kilometre stretch of track that was subject to a 100-day negotiation period between city staff and the National Capital Commission this winter. via Westboro residents want LRT trench buried.

City issues call to mural artists to ‘beautify’ key underpasses
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By Alicia K. Gosselin, Ottawa Citizen, April 3, 2015

If you’re an artist in the national capital who would love nothing more than to tag your masterpiece to the underside of a city bridge, there’s now a legal way to do it. The City of Ottawa is seeking mural artists to paint the walls of two Queensway underpasses — Carling Avenue and Bank Street — to enhance the streetscape and pinpoint the bridges as key gateways to the city. via City issues call to mural artists to ‘beautify’ key underpasses | Ottawa Citizen.

Ice, low barrier make bike path along canal ‘treacherous’
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By Vito Pilieci, Ottawa Citizen, April 2, 2015

Several Ottawa cyclists are questioning the safety of a stretch of Rideau Canal bike path after a man lost control of his bicycle and tumbled headfirst into the canal Wednesday night. The man remains in critical condition due to severe head trauma suffered from the fall, which took place along part of the pathway that runs under Heron Road just south of Carleton University. via Ice, low barrier make bike path along canal ‘treacherous’ | Ottawa Citizen.

Recyclers diversify as scrap steel hits all-time low - Ottawa - CBC News

CBC News, April 1, 2015

Some recycling businesses in and around Ottawa are looking to diversify as the price of scrap steel is at an all-time low. Scrap steel was worth up to $270 per metric ton a few years ago but is now sitting at $90, with some recyclers saying they've stopped relying on it for a profit. Foxy Recyle handles e-waste, such as copper, aluminum and gold found in old computers. (Stu Mills/CBC) "We've kept it at 90 because [we] can't drop it any more. It's just outrageous," said Tyler Griesseier, the manager at AIM Metal Recycling. via Recyclers diversify as scrap steel hits all-time low - Ottawa - CBC News.

Hydro help for low-income Ontarians on way

By Steph Willems, Ottawa Community News, April 1, 2015

Low-income households will see their hydro bills reduced under a program introduced by the Ontario government on March 26, while other hydro users will see an increase.

The Ontario Electricity Support Program will be administered by the Ontario Energy Board, and will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2016.

Factoring income levels and the number of people in a household, a sliding scale is used to calculate how much a qualifying household would save, ranging from $20 to $50 a month. The timing of the subsidy coincides with the elimination of the 10 per cent Ontario Clean Energy Benefit at the end of this year.

Chianello: Check out Ottawa’s blue-sky library planning — it’s worth your time
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By Joanne Chianello, Ottawa Citizen, April 1, 2015

If you were at Ottawa City Hall on Monday night, you would have witnessed a somewhat familiar scene at 110 Laurier Ave. — hundreds of folks milling about Jean Pigott Hall, squinting at placards set up around the edges of the atrium for an hour or so, then filing into the council chambers to listen to a formal presentation and ask questions. But if you returned to city hall the following evening — because where else would you want to spend most of your weeknights? — you would have been treated to a very different public meeting. About 23 round tables covered in white cloths were set up in that same space. And while there was a short presentation at the start of the evening, most of the time was spent in facilitated group discussions around the tables. The 160 participants — plus another 570 online — were encouraged to voice their hopes and dreams for a new city project, without thought to budget, location or any other constraint. via Chianello: Check out Ottawa’s blue-sky library planning — it’s worth your time | Ottawa Citizen.

Cyclist in critical condition after plunge into Rideau Canal
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Ottawa Citizen, April 1, 2015

A 20-year-old cyclist was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after going over a knee-high wall on the Rideau Canal walkway along Colonel By Drive Wednesday evening. Ottawa Paramedics had to clamber down into the still-empty canal in response to an 8:15 p.m. report of a man on bike tumbling off the path that runs along waterway near the Heron Road Bridge. They found him lying in the canal suffering from a serious head injury. via Cyclist in critical condition after plunge into Rideau Canal | Ottawa Citizen.

Earth Hour: a time for environment talk - News - Orléans Star

By Kelly Snider, Orleans Star, March 28, 2015

This year, on Saturday March 28, Earth Hour asks people to turn off all non-essential lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

"The lights may only be out for 60 minutes, but Earth Hour can inspire positive change that lasts the entire year," said Councillor David Chernushenko, Chair of the Environment Committee.

Get to know your Ottawa cyclist: City launching new campaign, keying on safety, empathy
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By Haley Ritchie, Ottawa Metro News, March 29, 2015

It’s spring in Ottawa and despite the gloomy forecast, soon the snow will melt, the flowers will bloom and the city’s cyclists and motorists will once again be road raging at each other. This year the city hopes to change that relationship with new programs to promote safety and empathy between drivers and cyclists. via Get to know your Ottawa cyclist: City launching new campaign, keying on safety, empathy | Metro.

Apple Watch transit app in Ottawa to give riders real-time arrivals with flick of wrist
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By Trevor Greenway, Ottawa Metro News, March 29, 2015

Transit users in Ottawa will soon be able to check real-time bus locations with just the flick of a wrist. A new transit app for the new Apple Watch is hitting the streets April 24 and will give riders more time in the morning – accurate arrival times so they know if they have time to blowdry their hair or if they have time to change that coffee-stained shirt. via Apple Watch transit app in Ottawa to give riders real-time arrivals with flick of wrist | Metro.
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