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OCDSB looking to cut 150 full-time jobs
Ottawa's largest school board plans to cut staffing by 150 full-time positions by the next school year as it faces both a drop in kindergarten enrolment and a projected $20-million budget shortfall.
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Why Ottawa's biggest school board is blowing up boundaries
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is in the midst of its biggest overhaul since two boards amalgamated back in 1998.
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Colleges on the brink forced to make drastic cuts
From diplomas in business to broadcasting, and tourism to technology, public colleges across Ontario have made headlines over the past several weeks as they move quickly to slash dozens of programs before budget time.
Cost, design of new Civic hospital campus still being hammered out
The final cost and design of the brand new hospital and trauma centre are still to be determined, one year after Ellis Don and PCL submitted the only bid.
PCs, Liberals both vow to 'upload' responsibility of Ottawa's LRT
The Ontario government would transfer responsibility for Ottawa's light rail system to the province, according to campaign promises made by Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford and Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie on Tuesday.
Ottawa's biggest school board needs to avoid a fifth straight deficit
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board will need to burn the midnight oil in the coming months to find ways to avoid a fifth straight deficit. Even the rising cost of toilet paper has become a concern.
Designs for Lansdowne 2.0 critiqued as city prepares for building permit
The City of Ottawa is finessing detailed designs for a new events centre and north side stands in the $419-million Lansdowne 2.0, but some issues repeatedly flagged likely won't change in the final rundown.
The north-south O-Train reopens: 7 questions you might have as you ride
Once you're on board, you might have questions. The details of the $840-million construction project have been discussed over many, many years, and key decisions were made long ago. Here are some answers.
Ottawa city council votes on the 2025 budget today
With city spending under pressure, some city watchers would like more discussion about big-picture, longer-term themes affecting Ottawa.
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Transit throwback: The bumpy ride to Ottawa's 'new' north-south LRT
As opening day approaches for the O-Train's southern extension, we take a look at Ottawa's long journey toward north-south light rail.