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Battle continues against Little Italy intensification plan

By Hillary Johnstone

Key players in the community say they are gearing up for a battle over two controversial issues in the proposed Preston-Carling development after the city deferred the plan for further study late last month.

Community, Naqvi mull changes to Ontario Municipal Board

By Valerie Kong

A report released by Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi from a community summit last fall raises discussion about reforming the Ontario Municipal Board, as the provincial government considers legislation that would allow two municipalities to opt out of the appeal body.

Eateries drop shark fins despite defeat of bill

By Pedro Rocha Cabral de Vasconcellos

A proposed Canadian ban on importing shark fins for a traditional Chinese soup was narrowly defeated last month in Parliament, but the controversy surrounding the Asian delicacy has prompted two Centretown restaurants to remove it from their menus anyway.

City to decide who owns back alleys

By Carlyle Fiset

Centretown residents and businesses are preparing for changes in the way the city manages so-called “urban lanes” – back alleys and other small streets with ambiguous ownership and maintenance issues.

Para Transpo faces complaints

By Christina Sander

Para Transpo users are facing a barrage of issues, from a lack of advance booking to phone queues.

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