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River cleanup mayor's top concern for environment

By Laura Mueller, Ottawa Community News, October 16, 2014

While his top priority would still be a plan to clean up the Ottawa River, if re-elected, Mayor Jim Watson had a few other environmentalist ideas to share.Watson said he expects to fi - nalize a funding agreement for the federal government's portion of the $195 million cost. Watson said he also wants to double the number of trees planted in the city over the next four-year term of council, targeting one million trees to be planted by 2018. via River cleanup mayor's top concern for environment.

580 CFRA News Talk Radio :: Electricity prices to rise in Ontario; about $2 will be added to average monthly bill :: News - Article

By CFRA News, October 16, 2014

TORONTO - Ontario homeowners and small businesses can expect to see their electricity costs rise next month.

The Ontario Energy Board says new electricity prices, set to take effect Nov. 1, will add 1.7 per cent _ about $2 _ to the average monthly household bill.

Wind farms, roads stoke debate in Rideau-Goulbourn

Election 2014

Ottawa & Re

By Jon Willing, Ottawa Sun, October 18, 2014 The ward is very much ground zero for the wind farm debate in the Ottawa area. Residents want to have a voice in where the province allows a new wind power generation project. One company, Prowind, has been looking at North Gower area for a new wind farm.The city estimated the ward's population at 27,000 at the end of 2012. Communities include Richmond, Ashton, Burritts Rapids, Manotick, Kars and Munster. via Wind farms, roads stoke debate in Rideau-Goulbourn | Election 2014 | Ottawa & Re.

Election debate silent on key issues

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Ottawa & Region

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By Jon Willing, Ottawa Sun, October 20, 2014

The finish line is finally in sight for 132 council candidates running in the Oct. 27 municipal election. Voters, who have endured a 10-month election period, have heard a lot about LRT, rail corridors, the Orgaworld contract and biweekly garbage collection. In the mayoral race, candidates spar over environmental issues, taxes and economic development. via Election debate silent on key issues | Election 2014 | Ottawa & Region | News |.

Infrastructure and transportation are Kanata South priorities

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By Jon Willing, Ottawa Sun, October 20, 2014

Still a relatively young ward, Kanata South covers the suburb south of Hwy. 417. About 45,550 people lived in Kanata South at the end of 2012, according to the city's estimate. via Infrastructure and transportation are Kanata South priorities | Election 2014 |.

Para Transpo should serve developmentally disabled, group says - Ottawa - CBC News

By CBC News Ottawa, October 20, 2014

A group that represents people with cognitive disabilities wants its members to have access to Para Transpo services. According to current rules, anyone who wants a ride with Para Transpo must have a physical disability. via Para Transpo should serve developmentally disabled, group says - Ottawa - CBC News.

NCC to charge fees to use Gatineau Park snowshoe trails - Ottawa - CBC News

By CBC News Ottawa, October 20, 2014

For the first time, the National Capital Commission is charging fees to use the snowshoe trails in Gatineau Park. Under new rates first posted on the NCC website last week, adults will pay $7 for a day pass, while seniors and teens will pay $5 and a family with two adults will pay $17. via NCC to charge fees to use Gatineau Park snowshoe trails - Ottawa - CBC News.

Letter: Bike corral meant fewer cars on roads

Ottawa Citizen

By Julia Ringma, Ottawa Citizen Letter to the Editor, October 10, 2014

Re: Wellington Village bike corral removed after complaints, Oct. 8. The removal of the bike corral in Wellington Village is a case of short-sightedness. Each bike on the road means one less car on the road. via Letter: Bike corral meant fewer cars on roads | Ottawa Citizen.

Letter: Let’s use Gatineau Park responsibly

Ottawa Citizen

By Sandra Pecek, Ottawa Citizen Letter to the Editor, October 16, 2014

Re: Taking the park trails less travelled, Oct. 15. We all love and visit Gatineau Park because of its beauty and precious natural resources, and at the same time its beauty and natural resources are being threatened by its popularity. via Letter: Let’s use Gatineau Park responsibly | Ottawa Citizen.

Agnes Cadieux: The green bin is finally becoming habit. Don’t kill it now

Ottawa Citizen

By Agnes Cadieux, Ottawa Citizen Letter to the Editor, October 17, 2014

I live in a disposable society. Unfortunately, so do you. In the fast-paced world of double incomes, extracurricular activities and suburban commutes, there is no time left to stop and do things “from scratch” anymore. via Agnes Cadieux: The green bin is finally becoming habit. Don’t kill it now | Ottawa Citizen.

Chianello: Planning process — broken or just maimed?

Ottawa Citizen

By Joanne Chianello, Ottawa Citizen, October 20, 2014

Sarah Fulford wants to build the type of infill the city so desperately desires.

Her plan? A small-scale three-storey building that would replace a parking lot in the ByWard Market area, designed by renowned architecture firm Moriyama and Teshima to complement — but not mimic — the three-storey heritage building next door. Green roof and other energy-saving features. Six rental apartments, including two accessible ground-floor units. Balconies, a small courtyard.

Ottawa Votes: Development fights define Kitchissippi … as usual

Ottawa Citizen

By David Reevely, Ottawa Citizen, October 20, 2014 Kitchissippi eats its city councillors. Linda Davis, Shawn Little, Christine Leadman. And maybe now Katherine Hobbs.

It’s development fights that do it. The neighbourhoods west of downtown are hot, they’ve kept up an unbelievable pace of change and redevelopment for years, they’re full of traffic and soon to be served by light rail. Hobbs, as has happened to each of her predecessors, is under attack for not doing enough to stop it all, or at least channel all the change into something beloved by the tens of thousands of people who already live in Hintonburg, Wellington West, Westboro, Highland Park. via Ottawa Votes: Development fights define Kitchissippi … as usual | Ottawa Citizen.