Ottawa community housing buildings to be retrofitted with LED lights
Ottawa Citizen

By Michael Woods, Ottawa Citizen, May 20, 2014

The city will retrofit community housing buildings with light-emitting diode (LED) lights starting next month to save on energy costs. The plan’s full details we be unveiled at a formal announcement in the coming weeks. But Ottawa Community Housing Corporation chief executive Stephane Giguere told the city’s environment committee that the changes will affect 3,000 units and save $150,000 annually. via Ottawa community housing buildings to be retrofitted with LED lights | Ottawa Citizen.

Ottawa’s plan to cut greenhouse gases gets faint praise, much criticism
Ottawa Citizen

By Michael Woods, Ottawa Citizen, May 20, 2014

Environmental groups hailed the city’s latest plan to combat greenhouse gas emissions as a step in the right direction, but many cautioned there’s a long way to go before the city is adequately dealing with the problem. The city’s Air Quality and Climate Change Management Plan, which came before environment committee on Tuesday, sets more modest emissions targets than an initial plan in 2005. via Ottawa’s plan to cut greenhouse gases gets faint praise, much criticism | Ottawa Citizen.

Wakefield steam train track could become a bike trail

By Elizabeth Payne, Ottawa Citizen, May 19, 2014

Three years after landslides idled the scenic steam train between Gatineau and Wakefield, momentum is building to tear out its washout-prone tracks and replace them with a multi-purpose trail.

The push got a boost recently when it was revealed that the cost of repairing the tracks, which were damaged from a landslide in June 2011, could top $50 million. That would require three levels of government to pitch in, something Chelsea Mayor Caryl Green says is unpalatable for her community, which is home to 80 per cent of the tracks but gets no real economic benefit from them.

Crashes, long waits force Gatineau to revisit Rapibus - Ottawa - CBC News

By CBC News Ottawa, May 18, 2014

The City of Gatineau is bringing back elements of its old public transit system less than a year after the launch of the $255-million Rapibus lanes that had promised to speed up commutes. Riders have complained of delays, and now a report by the Société de transport de l'Outaouais suggests that commutes from some neighbourhoods have increased by up to 18 minutes. via Crashes, long waits force Gatineau to revisit Rapibus - Ottawa - CBC News.

580 CFRA News Talk Radio :: NCC warns of flooding in waterfront areas :: News - Article

By Ted Raymond, CFRA News, May 19, 2014

The National Capital Commission is warning of rising water levels at waterfront spots in the National Capital Region.

A section of the Lac Leamy Parkway is closed to vehicle traffic, which is impeding access to and from the picnic and beach areas, which are flooded. The Lac Leamy pathway around the lake is flooded.

Wellington condo plan tricky for community association
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By Jon Willing, Ottawa Sun, May 16, 2014

Clashing interests over a condo proposal in West Wellington has put a community association in a peculiar position. The 12-storey plan by Mizrahi Developments for Wellington St. W. and Island Park Dr. received vocal support by neighbours, but the Wellington Village Community Association wouldn't support anything deviating from the nine-storey zoning limit. via Wellington condo plan tricky for community association | Ottawa & Region | News.

WATER LEVELS: MNR issues flood warning
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Ottawa Sun

By Anthony Dixon, Ottawa Sun, May 15, 2014

PEMBROKE - The Ministry of Natural Resources - Pembroke District is upgrading its watershed conditions statement to a flood warning for the Ottawa River Watershed and the Bonnechere River Watershed which includes Round and Golden Lakes. Water levels are still high throughout Renfrew County, and significant rainfall is forecast for the next three days. The Ottawa River is at a very high level with strong flows and is rising. The Bonnechere River watershed is experiencing very high water levels and will rise with the forecasted precipitation. via WATER LEVELS: MNR issues flood warning | Ottawa & Region | News | Ottawa Sun.

NCC boss shares vision with Dalhousie community; Mark Kristmanson dismisses criticism of NCC, wants Lebreton progress

By Steph Willems, Ottawa Community News, May 15, 2014

The recently appointed chief executive of the National Capital Commission got a grilling during the April 29 annual general meeting of the Dalhousie Community Association over a number of issues affecting the area. Mark Kristmanson, who took up the position in early February, responded to a multitude of questions on a number of local issues, including the redevelopment of Lebreton Flats and how the NCC is addressing the impact of light rail construction. via NCC boss shares vision with Dalhousie community; Mark Kristmanson dismisses criticism of NCC, wants Lebreton progress.

Rain barrel sale fosters green thinking, community engagement

By Erin McCracken, Ottawa Community News, May 15, 2014

Like a single rain drop, one person can make a difference, one rain barrel at a time. “You’re helping your family and being a bit of a community leader,” said Charles Billington, executive director of the Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation, which is the fundraising arm of the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority. via Rain barrel sale fosters green thinking, community engagement.

580 CFRA News Talk Radio :: NCC works to revamp LeBreton Flats :: News - Article

By Alison Sandor, CFRA News, May 15, 2014

The National Capital Commission is working on a plan to spruce up LeBreton Flats.

The plan would see the area across from the Canadian War Museum revamped into a park.

Mario Tremblay with the NCC told CFRA they want to install features to make people want to visit LeBreton.

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