Some residents cool to idea of bottling and selling Wakefield Spring water

By Don Butler, Ottawa Citizen, February 4, 2014

OTTAWA — The idea of inviting an outside company to bottle and sell water from the venerable Wakefield Spring is getting a cool reception from at least one community group.

Mayor Robert Bussière of La Peche has floated the idea in recent media interviews. While people who stop at the spring on Valley Drive would still be able to fill their jugs for free, Bussière said some of the money generated by a bottling operation could go into a community fund.

Grants to clean up Rideau Centre, ByWard Market ahead of development get committee OK

By Carys Mills, Ottawa Citizen, February 4, 2014

OTTAWA — Ottawa’s finance committee has approved millions of dollars in grants to help developers clean up contaminated or deteriorated areas — also known as “brownfields” — at the Rideau Centre and ByWard Market.

The grants help companies clean up areas where developers want to build. In exchange, the development means the city gets a boost in property taxes.

580 CFRA News Talk Radio :: Watson: New leader at Plasco a good thing :: News - Article

By Stephanie Kinsella, CFRA News, February 3, 2014

Mayor Jim Watson said turnover within the ranks at Plasco Energy Group might be the jolt the company needs to make good on its promise of converting garbage into a form of electricity.

Rod Bryden, the company\'s founder, was replaced as CEO back in November. But last Friday, he announced he is parting ways with the company for good.

580 CFRA News Talk Radio :: NCC gets new CEO, Baird dismisses call for mayors to sit on board :: News - Article

By Stephanie Kinsella, CFRA News, February 3, 2014

The NCC is getting a new leader, but the federal minister responsible for the Crown Corporation suggests that\'s the only change on the horizon.

Ottawa-West Nepean MP John Baird welcomed Dr. Mark Kristmanson as the new CEO at a news conference on Monday morning.

Kristmanson has a decade of experience with the NCC, and has been involved in Winterlude and Canada Day celebration planning.

Ottawans asking for more stop signs, but they may not be the answer, city official says

By Carys Mills, Ottawa Citizen, February 2, 2014

OTTAWA — From Cumberland to Stittsville, Ottawans want stop signs.

Parents fear cars speeding near their children. Speed-related stress plagues neighbourhoods where seniors live. Cars are “flying” on roads where they shouldn’t, according to a year’s worth of resident requests for stop signs, released to the Citizen under freedom-of-information legislation.

Snowstorm, freezing rain hit eastern Ontario, Gatineau - Ottawa - CBC News

By CBC News Ottawa, February 1, 2014

February is starting with a snowfall warning for much of the region, with freezing rain a possibility for some areas as well.

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for an area stretching from Lake Huron to Gatineau, which covers our entire region except Kingston, the Pontiac and areas north of Gatineau.

City of Ottawa is being hijacked by NCC without regard to cost or consequences
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By Susan Sherring, Ottawa Sun, January 31, 2014

If you\'re unsure about how badly Ottawa needs better representation on the National Capital Commission, read on. There are major decisions with long-lasting ramifications being made about our city -- without our input. via City of Ottawa is being hijacked by NCC without regard to cost or consequences | Columnists | Opinion | Ottawa Sun.

Chianello: An encouraging intensification sign in Little Italy

By Joanne Chianello, Ottawa Citizen, February 2, 2014

OTTAWA — When Domicile builds its 18-storey condo in the Preston Street neighbourhood, the company hopes to put a little more “Italy” back into the area known as Corso Italia.

The developer has signed up Nicastro’s La Bottega for the ground floor of the building planned for the corner of Pamilla and Rochester streets in Little Italy. An institution in the ByWard Market for two decades, this is the first time La Bottega has accepted a developer’s offer to open a full-fledged second location.Why did La Bottega bite this time? “

Joe Oliver orders review of propane price jump, shortages - Ottawa - CBC News

By CBC News Ottawa, January 31, 2014

The federal government has ordered the National Energy Board and the Competition Bureau to review the sharp spike in propane prices and shortages in many regions that have hurt rural homeowners and businesses that rely on the fuel. Bob Chiarelli says province will look at propane shortages via Joe Oliver orders review of propane price jump, shortages - Ottawa - CBC News.

City moves ahead to rezone land for Carp Rd. snowdump
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By Jon Willing, Ottawa Sun, January 31, 2014

It doesn\'t matter if it\'s trash or snow: Locating a new dump is bound to reek of controversy. The city needs another chunk of land to dump snow removed from streets in west Ottawa and staff found a 23-hectare parcel they like near Hwy. 417 and Carp Rd. Coincidentally, it\'s just across the highway from the Carp Rd. landfill. via City moves ahead to rezone land for Carp Rd. snowdump | Ottawa & Region | News | Ottawa Sun.

Joanne Chianello: Mayors can’t skate around fact NCC does good work in the region

By Joanne Chianello, Ottawa Citizen, January 31, 2014

OTTAWA — It is somewhat ironic that the mayors of Ottawa and Gatineau chose the eve of the Winterlude festivities to launch their attack on the National Capital Commission over its alleged interference with the cities’ affairs.

Because while the NCC could use some rejigging — like a more accountable board of directors that should include mayors from both sides of the river — the people of Ottawa derive some excellent benefits from the commission’s work in this region.

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