BUDGET 2024

BUDGET 2024 | Feds cutting 5,000 public service jobs, looking to turn underused buildings into housing

Five thousand public service jobs will be cut over the next four years, while underused federal office buildings, Canada Post properties and the National Defence Medical Centre in Ottawa could be turned into new housing units, as the federal government looks to find billions of dollars in savings and boost the country's housing portfolio.

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LIVE NOW | Budget 2024 prioritizes housing while taxing highest earners, deficit projected at $39.8B

In an effort to level the playing field for young people, in the 2024 federal budget, the government is targeting Canada's highest earners with new taxes in order to help offset billions in new spending to enhance the country's housing supply and social supports.

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BUDGET 2024 | New funding for NAC, no cash for OC Transpo in federal budget

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at four things in the federal budget that will have an impact on the city of Ottawa.

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BUDGET 2024 | Ottawa police get $50 million to boost security around Parliamentary Precinct

The Ottawa Police Service will receive $50 million in new federal funding over the next five years to "enhance security" around the Parliamentary Precinct.

Ottawa to host Ironman Triathlon in 2025

The city of Ottawa will be hosting the Ironman Canada Triathlon in 2025. The event will take athletes on a tour of the capital via the Ottawa River parkways and the Rideau Canal.

Thousands of dollars worth of tropical fish stolen from Ottawa Valley restaurant

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the theft of "several thousand" dollars worth of tropical fish stolen from an Upper Ottawa Valley restaurant last week.

OPP looking for vehicle that piece of wood flew from, damaging vehicles on Hwy. 417

Ontario Provincial Police are looking for more information after a piece of wood flew off of a vehicle on Highway 417 Tuesday, striking several other cars.

Charges laid against 2 in series of Ottawa jewelry store thefts

Ottawa police have charged two people allegedly responsible for seven jewelry store thefts and robberies in the last year.

OPP investigating after human remains found in Ottawa River in Clarence-Rockland

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after human remains were found in the Ottawa River in Clarence-Rockland on Monday.