Parks Canada temporarily closing lockstations on Rideau Canal due to high water levels
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By Brian Fekete, Ottawa Citizen, May 25, 2014

In a rare move, Parks Canada is temporarily closing more than a dozen lockstations along the Rideau Canal, including in Ottawa, due to high water levels, producing headaches for some boaters across the region. The agency announced Sunday a number of lockstations will be closed to navigation, effective 4 p.m. on Monday, including: Hog’s Back, Black Rapids, Long Island, Burritts Rapids, Lower Nicholsons, Upper Nicholsons, Clowes, Merrickville, Kilmarnock, Edmonds, Old Slys, Smiths Falls Combined & Smiths Falls Detached. via Parks Canada temporarily closing lockstations on Rideau Canal due to high water levels | Ottawa Citizen.

Sutcliffe: Does a city with harsh winters need more bike lanes?
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By Mark Sutcliffe, Ottawa Citizen, May 22, 2014

There’s no doubt the fact that the Laurier Avenue bike lanes have been used a million times over the last three years will become an argument for more city investment in cycling infrastructure. After all, a million is a lot, right? So therefore, the pilot project must be a success. Indeed, although historical data was collected using a different method from the electronic counters along Laurier, it appears the segregated lanes have inspired more people to bike downtown. Clearly, some cyclists have simply moved over to Laurier instead of using other streets. But according to the city there has also been an overall increase in downtown cycling since the lanes were built. via Sutcliffe: Does a city with harsh winters need more bike lanes? | Ottawa Citizen.

Hop on a bike today, help reduce congestion
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By Nancy Biggs, Ottawa Citizen Letter to the Editor, May 23, 2014

Re: Does a city with harsh winters need more bike lanes?, May 23.

The City of Ottawa needs to decide what its objective is with transportation infrastructure and how it will become more sustainable. Active transport and transit-oriented cities are far more livable, with less smog, reduced traffic congestion and shorter commuting times. With more commuting options we get more exercise and are happier and healthier.

Time to plow city bike paths in winter
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By Doug Hoover, Ottawa Citizen Letter to the Editor, May 24, 2014

Re: Ottawa won’t pay for bike safety, May 20. In his opinion piece on cycling safety measures, Jonathan McLeod notes that the City of Ottawa has reneged on its pledge to keep an additional 16 kilometres of bike paths free of snow all winter due to the estimated $200,000 annual cost. That comes to $12,500 per kilometre. via Time to plow city bike paths in winter | Ottawa Citizen.

Cycling isn’t part of cultural fabric in the capital region
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By Ielan Arnon, Ottawa Citizen Letter to the Editor, May 23, 2014

Re: Ottawa won’t pay for bike safety, May 20.

When I was a teenager, as an avid cyclist who spent much time riding along the Rideau Canal I had a crazy dream: The city should build elevated cycling “express lanes” over the canal bikeway to allow riders to move quickly to their destination, while the lower “collector lanes” would provide access to entry and exit points along the way.

Watch out for hail, strong winds, Environment Canada warns
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By Norman Provencher, Ottawa Citizen, May 24, 2014

The weather office has issued a special weather statement for the region, warning of possible hail and strong winds through most of the afternoon and evening.As forecast, thunderstorms have already hit Eastern Ontario, but Environment Canada now cautions a few of the stronger thunderstorms may have “dime-sized hail,” along with lightning and heavy downpours.

NCC gears up to restart LeBreton Flats redevelopment

By Laura Mueller, Ottawa Community News, May 22, 2014

The newly appointed National Capital Commission CEO wants to rewrite plans to develop LeBreton Flats, but he’s in no rush. The NCC held a design charette on May 13 for invited VIPs to brainstorm temporary improvements to the southeast and southwest corners of Booth and Wellington streets, but action on a long-term development plan is about a year out, said Mark Kristmanson, who took over the top role at the organization in February. via NCC gears up to restart LeBreton Flats redevelopment.
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