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Publication Date: August 12, 2026 - 15:58
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Oakville becomes first Ontario municipality to enact 1-year moratorium on data centres
August 12, 2026
Oakville has enacted a one-year moratorium on new data centres, becoming the first Ontario municipality to take the step as local lawmakers grapple with the concerns surrounding the new wave of facilities powering artificial intelligence.
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The deadline to file or withdraw a nomination for the Office of Mayor, City Councillor or School Board Trustee in the 2026 Municipal Elections is Friday, August 21, at 2 pm.
Nomination process for candidates
Nomination forms must be filed in person by the candidate or their agent at the City of Ottawa’s Elections Office (1221 Cyrville Road, Unit B).
Prospective candidates or their agents are encouraged to schedule an appointment to file their nomination forms and may contact the Elections Office by phone at 613-580-2660 or by email at elections@ottawa.ca in order to do so....
August 14, 2026 - 09:52 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
August 14, 2026 - 09:39 | | The Globe and Mail
There were still disruptions to O-Train Line 1 service between St-Laurent and Blair stations Friday morning as OC Transpo worked to fix a problem that arose Thursday. Read More
August 14, 2026 - 08:51 | Alex Robinson | Ottawa Citizen
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