Chianello: New Lansdowne Park shows what happens when we dare to ‘think big’
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By Joanne Chianello, Ottawa Citizen, August 15, 2014

It’s the one part of the Lansdowne Park redevelopment plan that surely we can all love: the 18-acre urban park. First conceived of as a way to make the massive Lansdowne project more palatable to critics who rightly pointed out there wasn’t enough being kept public in this key public asset, the park, with its proximity to the Rideau Canal and its promising programming, is set to become one of the more beloved spaces in the capital. via Chianello: New Lansdowne Park shows what happens when we dare to ‘think big’ | Ottawa Citizen.

New Ottawa bike-sharing service delayed until spring
Ottawa Citizen

By Michael Woods, Ottawa Citizen, August 15, 2014

Ottawa’s new bike-sharing network won’t fully launch until next spring, its private operator said Friday, despite earlier assurances it would be up and rolling this summer. CycleHop, the Miami-based company that bought the Capital BIXI network from the National Capital Commission, said Friday that transferring the program from one supplier to another and expanding it “will require more time than originally anticipated.” via New Ottawa bike-sharing service delayed until spring | Ottawa Citizen.

Blue-green algae in Upper Rideau Lake contain toxins, tests confirm
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By Don Butler, Ottawa Citizen, August 15, 2014

Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment has confirmed that specimens collected Monday from a bay in Upper Rideau Lake are blue-green algae and that toxins are present.

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit announced the laboratory findings from the initial samples from McNally’s Bay on Thursday.

Plasco lays off 12 workers
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By Joanne Chianello, Ottawa Citizen, August 14, 2014

Plasco Energy laid off 12 employees this week after the company decided not to keep spending money on operating its waste-to-energy demonstration plant at full capacity. “We are going to operate the facility on a reduced basis,” said Plasco’s vice-president of public affairs Edmond Chiasson, adding that the company will continue to work on specific aspects of its system. via Plasco lays off 12 workers | Ottawa Citizen.

Eastern Ontario concern over declining honeybees
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By Meggie Sylvester, Ottawa Sun, August 13, 2014

JASPER - Area beekeeper Kyle Baker took up the honey harvesting trade about two years ago, adding a third generation of beekeepers to his family.

My grandfather was a beekeeper, so I grew up exposed to it my whole life," said Baker, who works full-time as an industrial mechanic.

Rainfall warning lifted, week looks cool and wet
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By Norman Provencher, Ottawa Citizen, August 13, 2014

Environment Canada has lifted its 36-hour heavy rainfall warning for the capital region but that doesn’t mean things are going to be dry. The agency says almost 50 mm of rain has fallen in the capital since Tuesday and totals across the capital region are expected to be in the 50- to 70-mm range, depending on the locale. via Rainfall warning lifted, week looks cool and wet | Ottawa Citizen.

McLeod: Our streets should be designed with pedestrians in mind
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By Darlene McLeod, Ottawa Citizen, August 13, 2014

Two separate motor vehicle collisions in central Ottawa Tuesday night saw two pedestrians injured and taken to hospital. These were merely the two most recent injuries to make news; this calendar year has been scattered with reports of motor vehicles injuring and killing pedestrians and cyclists of all ages, including a number of hit-and-run incidents.

The number of motor vehicle collisions involving pedestrians and cyclists have remained more or less consistent for the past decade, but they’re still astonishingly high. And these are only the reported collisions: incidents in which the pedestrian or cyclist is fortunate enough to escape injury may go unreported.

Is the intersection of Rideau and Waller safe?
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By Michael Woods, Ottawa Citizen, August 13, 2014

Another incident with a pedestrian at the intersection of Rideau and Waller streets has put a spotlight on whether the busy downtown crossing is safe for walking. Tuesday evening, a 56-year-old man suffered head injuries when he was struck by an OC Transpo bus just before 8:30 p.m. He was in stable condition upon arrival at hospital, according to paramedics. via Is the intersection of Rideau and Waller safe? | Ottawa Citizen.

New Sawmill Creek bike path use complicated by entry issues - Ottawa - CBC News

By Adrian Harewood, CBC News Ottawa, August 12, 2014

Cyclists say their enjoyment of a new bike path alongside the Airport Parkway is tempered by the fact nearby construction is making it more complicated and dangerous to get there. The Sawmill Creek Bike Path runs four kilometres from Hunt Club to Brookfield roads, giving cyclists their own version of the Airport Parkway since it opened in June. via New Sawmill Creek bike path use complicated by entry issues - Ottawa - CBC News.

Tunnel facts
Ottawa Citizen

By Blair Crawford, Ottawa Citizen, August 11, 2014

The numbers

2.5 kilometres: Total length of the LRT tunnel, including stations 1,920 metres: ‘Running length’ of the tunnel 580 metres: Total length of the three stations, Lyon, Parliament and Rideau 807 metres: Amount of running tunnel excavated as of Aug. 8 42 per cent of total 110,000 cubic metres: Total material to be excavated from the running tunnel 58,000 cubic metres: Amount of material excavated as of Aug. 8 53 per cent of total 15 metres: Average depth of tunnel

O-Train service resumes Tuesday after derailment
Ottawa Citizen

By Marie-Danielle Smith and Michael Wood, Ottawa Citizen, August 12, 2014

O-Train service resumed at about 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, a day after a minor derailment near Carleton University involving a northbound train. Transit staff worked through Monday night and early Tuesday morning to re-rail the train, move it to Walkley Yard and conduct inspections and repairs to the track, the city’s manager of transit operations Troy Charter said via email. via O-Train service resumes Tuesday after derailment | Ottawa Citizen.
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