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Video cameras are being developed at Carleton University, designed to monitor the before and after behaviour of cyclists in select spots across Ottawa. The cameras are already being used on a pilot basis at Stewart St./Waller St./Mackenzie King Bridge, said city spokeswoman Jocelyne Turner. “We do it to check things out,” said transportation committee chair […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/07/04/committee-wants-major-changes-to-streets-to-favour-cyclists Ottawa drivers could soon be taking a backseat to cyclists. And with the arrival of bike boxes, it will be no right turns for motorists at dozens of red lights. A new report from the city’s transportation committee — the cycling safety improvement program report — which the committee wants council to […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/06/15/rising-enrolment-brings-two-new-french-catholic-high-schools Rising enrolment has forced the McGuinty government to pay for two new schools for the French Catholic school board. “For September, I think we are getting approximately 500 more students already,” said Diane Doré, chair of the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est. “We’re probably going to reach the 20,000 students (mark) […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/06/01/loud-noise-at-construction-site-getting-to-centretown-residents Beth Richardson is about to lose it. She quit smoking a week ago and after two weeks of construction outside of her home in Centretown, she’s close to flipping out on someone. “It’s ridiculous, it goes on for about seven hours a day, every day,” she said. “It’s driving me crazy.” The […]
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