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Welcome to the sixth episode of OttaTalk. Today, we OttaTalk about people experiencing homelessness in Ottawa. Who are they and what is being done to help them?
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In this episode, we’ll talk with Kale Brown, Director of Housing and Homelessness. We’ll learn more about how an office building was recently converted into transitional housing, why tiny houses may not be the answer, and a mobile crisis program.
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10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan Refresh
Vacant office building transformed into transitional housing...
August 22, 2025 - 10:31 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
Due to the extreme dry conditions, three local conservation authorities have issued low water advisories. Users of private wells are encouraged to be prudent with their water use and avoid all unnecessary watering activities, including lawn watering.
Lower-than-normal rainfall and prolonged heat events have impacted water levels in these watersheds, including groundwater. The Mississippi Valley and South Nation conservation authorities have Level 2 warnings in place for their watershed areas, while the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority elevated their low-water level warning to a Level...
August 22, 2025 - 10:01 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
Retail sales climbed 1.5 per cent and totalled more than $70 billion in June, according to Statistics Canada, although the agency says July could show a decline.
August 22, 2025 - 09:53 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
A Lindsay, Ont., man who is facing charges after allegedly assaulting an intruder in his apartment is accused of using a knife in the incident, a court document shows.
August 22, 2025 - 09:44 | Sawyer Bogdan | Global News - Ottawa
Talks between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have been delayed until Aug. 25, according to the union, citing Canada Post.
August 22, 2025 - 09:40 | Ari Rabinovitch | Global News - Canada
Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 1.5 per cent to $70.2-billion in June, helped by increased spending at food and beverage retailers.However, the agency says its preliminary estimate for July pointed to a 0.8-per-cent drop in retail sales for that month, though it cautioned the figure would be revised.
August 22, 2025 - 09:13 | | The Globe and Mail
