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Publication Date: February 25, 2026 - 17:48
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Ottawa Now - City Council endorses Ontario's plan to arrest drug users
February 25, 2026
Ontario is examining legislation that would allow special constables to arrest and ticket drug users. Today, Ottawa City Council has voted 17-7 to endorse that legislation. It would also expand present-day enforcement powers to OC Transpo special constables, who would be able to arrest and fine people using drugs on public transit. The motion was moved by Rideau-Vanier councillor Stéphanie Plante. She joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.
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March 3, 2026 - 16:59 | Laura Stone | The Globe and Mail
The FIFA World Cup will kick off in 100 days and the City of Vancouver and TransLink announced plans on Tuesday to celebrate and help move people around.
March 3, 2026 - 16:47 | Amy Judd | Global News - Canada
The Finance and Corporate Services Committee today approved a revitalization framework and coordinated redevelopment program for the ByWard Market. This responds to long-standing Council direction and advances the implementation of the Council-approved ByWard Market Public Realm Plan.
The framework aims to create a vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive historic market district with five interrelated areas of focus:
a destination market for all
cultural identity
safety and well-being
welcoming routes and points of entry
long-term public realm transformation
As part of this...
March 3, 2026 - 16:45 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
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