Afghan war vet Jody Mitic wins tough battle in Innes Ward
Metro

By Joe Lofaro, Metro Ottawa, October 28, 2014

It was one of the most sought after wards in the city, but in the end, Afghan war veteran Jody Mitic came out on top with more than 33 per cent of the vote in Innes Ward. Former Coun. Rainer Bloess stepped down from the helm after more than 20 years representing constituents before and after amalgamation. via Afghan war vet Jody Mitic wins tough battle in Innes Ward | Metro.

Blais back to 'dump the dump' in Cumberland
News and Features
City Votes 201

By Dani-elle Dubé, Ottawa Sun, October 28, 2014

It looks like the fight against the proposed garbage dump in the Cumberland ward will rage on as Stephen Blais resumes his position as the ward's councillor. Blais, who has been serving as the Cumberland councillor since 2010, was re-elected for a second term Monday night. via Blais back to 'dump the dump' in Cumberland | News and Features | City Votes 201.

Modern Housing: Should tax dollars pay for someone else’s clean energy
Ottawa Citizen

By Matthew Sachs, Ottawa Citizen, October 23, 2014

Canada has many examples of innovative green building projects, but without your financial support, most would never have succeeded. Some examples: In the Drake Landing community in Okotoks, Alta., 52 homes are connected through underground pipes that deliver heating supplied by solar panels. A full 90 per cent of their space heating comes through clean solar energy. The community won a top award at the 2005 International Awards for Liveable Communities — a program endorsed by the United Nations — but, according to Richard Quail, the Okotoks municipal manager, the project would not have come to fruition without government funding. via Modern Housing: Should tax dollars pay for someone else’s clean energy | Ottawa Citizen.

Win not as important as west-end rail for candidate
Ottawa & Region
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By Jon Willing, Ottawa Sun, October 24, 2014

A candidate running in a west-end ward says he has "metered expectations" of winning, but he's more concerned about getting City Hall to consider commuter rail to Kanata. Guy Annable is facing incumbent College Coun. Rick Chiarelli in Monday's municipal election. Annable has been trying to get people interested in the idea of using an existing rail line from Kanata to bring commuters downtown. via Win not as important as west-end rail for candidate | Ottawa & Region | News | O.

Ottawa votes: Taylor, Cullen square off again in Bay ward with roles reversed
Ottawa Citizen

By Michael Woods, Ottawa Citizen, October 24, 2014

Two familiar faces top the choices for Bay ward residents when they vote for their next city councillor on Monday. Incumbent Mark Taylor is hoping to win re-election and serve the second term that he has pledged will be his last on council. His rival Alex Cullen, who was the ward councillor for a decade before Taylor unseated him in 2010, is running to get his old job back. via Ottawa votes: Taylor, Cullen square off again in Bay ward with roles reversed | Ottawa Citizen.

Tree Ottawa project aims to celebrate country's 150th birthday by planting

By Jennifer McIntosh, Ottawa Community News, October 23, 2014

Ecology Ottawa has pledged to plant one million trees before Canada's 150th birthday in 2017.

The Tree Ottawa campaign kicked off on Oct. 14 at Champlain Park.

Chris Henderson, champion for the project dubbed Tree Ottawa, said that's one tree per citizen."It's a great gift to Canada," he said, adding that a lot of the city's tree cover has been lost because of the emerald ash borer.

"Our trees are an immeasurable asset to our urban and suburban lives," said Graham Saul, executive director of Ecology Ottawa.

"They enhance the city in so many ways that improve our health, wealth and well being, yet we often take their presence for granted."

Waste Reduction Week events help divert trash from land Fills; Giveaway Weekend takes place Oct. 25 and 26

By Ottawa Community News, October 23, 2014

Communities across Canada are marking Waste Reduction Week, promoting efforts to divert waste from landfills. In recognition of this, Ottawa has proclaimed Oct. 20 to 26 Waste Reduction Week in the city.

The City's Waste Reduction Week will be highlighted by two waste-diversion events: a household hazardous waste depot this Sunday, Oct. 26, and the alw

Landowners join environmentalists to resist pipeline

By Derek Dunn, Ottawa Community News, October 23, 2014

Environmental groups and First Nations are finding alliances in unlikely places when it comes to a company's plans to ship oil through several Ottawa Valley municipalities. That was the key message from Sabrina Bowman of the Toronto-based Environmental Defence, who recently spoke against TransCanada's proposed Energy East project at the Galilee Centre in Arnprior.

The proposal is to convert a 40-year-old natural gas pipeline to carry unrefined oil from the Alberta Tar Sands to destinations in Quebec and New Brunswick for sale on international market

Maguire wants better Para Transpo, one OC Transpo fare
Ottawa Election
News

By Jon Willing, Ottawa Sun, October 24, 2014

Attention is slowly being placed back on the municipal election Monday after the attacks by a murderous extremist in Ottawa this week.

Mayoral candidate Mike Maguire released his seniors platform Friday, committing to improve the accuracy of pickup times by Para Transpo and have a single fare for urban and rural trips in the city.

Ottawa Voters: Somerset voters face tough choice to replace Holmes
Ottawa Citizen

By Matthew Pearson, Ottawa Citizen, October 23, 2014

Voters in Somerset ward are faced with such an embarrassment of riches that it’s hard not to wish a few of the candidates here were running elsewhere so more than one might end up on city council. Diane Holmes has had such a firm grip on the ward, not to mention the array of complex issues it faces, that past challengers were no match. Her share of the vote in the past three elections never dipped below 60 per cent, making her the likely front-runner this year until April, when she announced her retirement, clearing the way for someone new. via Ottawa Voters: Somerset voters face tough choice to replace Holmes | Ottawa Citizen.
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