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Justin Trudeau praises Redford for Keystone XL efforts, slams Harper
National Post

Justin Trudeau has praised Alberta Premier Alison Redford for her efforts to get the United States to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. via Justin Trudeau praises Redford for Keystone XL efforts, slams Harper | National Post.

Energy policy work with U.S. already underway, Oliver says - Politics - CBC News

In an interview with CBC News Tuesday, Oliver said he was encouraged by his first face-to-face meeting with U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz in Washington on Monday. via Energy policy work with U.S. already underway, Oliver says - Politics - CBC News.

Province apologizes for keeping city in dark on Carp Road dump plans - Ottawa - CBC News

The provincial government has apologized to Ottawa city officials after it publicly released a decision to approve the expansion of the Carp Road landfill without informing Mayor Jim Watson, city councillors or staff. via Province apologizes for keeping city in dark on Carp Road dump plans - Ottawa - CBC News.

Councillors call for improved traffic control at unmarked pedestrian crossings

City councillors made a push Wednesday to improve safety for pedestrians at unmarked street crossings throughout the city, a move that aims to reverse previous decisions in pre-amalgamated communities to remove even basic markings at some crosswalks.

via Councillors call for improved traffic control at unmarked pedestrian crossings.

Mayor Jim Watson shopping around for ideas
Ottawa & Region
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Ottawa Sun

Mayor Jim Watson is hitting the city’s major malls — looking for something a little bit different. “I’m shopping for ideas. I’m going to get out to the public, looking for their priorities,” Watson said Tuesday. via Mayor Jim Watson shopping around for ideas | Ottawa & Region | News | Ottawa Sun.

Ottawa considers allowing homeowners to pave lawns
Ottawa & Region
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Ottawa Sun

Under pressure from residents and councillors, the planning department is considering allowing homeowners in the suburbs to pave their yards or a portion of the yard to help families squeeze vehicles side-by-side in driveways. via Ottawa considers allowing homeowners to pave lawns | Ottawa & Region | News | Ottawa Sun.

Emerald ash borer fight moves west

the population of bugs might be greater than expected and some trees might just be weaker than his experts thought and less able to resist the ash borers even with chemical help

Ottawa city councillors want more information about proposed pipeline
Ottawa & Region
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Ottawa Sun

The prospect of a pipeline transporting Alberta oil through South Ottawa and over the Rideau River has city councillors nervously awaiting more details about a project they can't really stop. via Ottawa city councillors want more information about proposed pipeline | Ottawa & Region | News | Ottawa Sun.