Unpublished Newswire
As part of its Transportation Master Plan, the City of Ottawa is prioritizing sidewalks in newer developments. They are also examining a handful of pre-existing neighbourhoods that don’t have them, otherwise known as ‘gaps’ in the pedestrian network. This conversation brings us to Manor Park, where some residents have made it very clear that they don’t want sidewalk installations. Kristy Cameron chats with Natalie Belovic, who serves as President of the Manor Park Community Association. They will be taking part in tonight’s supper-time debate. Meantime, the...
July 30, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The feds are dialling back on work-issued cellphones to public servants, as it shifts to computer-based softphones and other budget-saving measures. Shared Services Canada manages approximately 180,000 hand-held devices – ranging from iOS to Android – across 45 partners and 10 client departments. That’s according to the 2024-2025 Departmental Plan. Do you think your company should pay for your phone? And if you do have a workphone, should you have to take a call from that phone outside of working hours? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Nadia Halum Arauz, a labour and...
July 30, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
More people forced out by wildfires in Saskatchewan are returning home this week, but officials warn hot temperatures in the coming days could pose threats.Steve Roberts with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency says about 700 residents from Beauval and another 200 from Montreal Lake Cree Nation have started going back to their communities.He says crews are working to contain nearby blazes and douse flare-ups, but hot and windy conditions later this week could cause problems.
July 30, 2025 - 17:52 | | The Globe and Mail
It has been five years since the City of Ottawa released any greenhouse gas emissions reports and environment groups are left wondering just how much fossil fuels the city burns. Read More
July 30, 2025 - 17:46 | Sadeen Mohsen | Ottawa Citizen
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada intends to recognize the state of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September.Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Wednesday, Mr. Carney said that intention is based on the Palestinian Authority’s commitment to essential reforms, such as President Mahmoud Abbas promise to hold general elections in 2026 and not to militarize the Palestinian state.
July 30, 2025 - 17:32 | Janice Dickson | The Globe and Mail
Capital Power CEO Avik Dey has said the Genesee Generating Station, recently converted from coal to natural gas, would be the perfect site to exclusively power a data centre.
July 30, 2025 - 16:53 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
