Unpublished Newswire

Rideau-Vanier councillor Stephanie Plante has been reprimanded by City Council over a series of social media debates. However, in an amended motion that was passed today, she will not be docked 3 days worth of salary for her past actions. Ottawa's Integrity Commissioner found that Plante had violated the Code of Conduct for discrimination and harassment, saying she had engaged in 'harassment, intimidation, and online bullying' in relation to debates over sprung structures. The Downtown councillor countered this claim while addressing City Council earlier today, and argues the decision by...

OC Transpo is projecting a $46 million deficit this year, adding fuel to the fire that transit riders are facing a near-guaranteed fare hike in 2026. This grim forecast is largely being fueled by lower ridership levels, coupled with no funding injections from upper levels of government. Stittsville councillor Glen Gower, who is also the Chair of Ottawa's Transit Committee, says the municipality was anticipating a deficit of $36 million for 2025, only for that real-time number to climb significantly higher. And while he confirms the City of Ottawa intends to use some stabilization...