4 d. ago Dudas: Why Ottawa city hall needed to boost security measures

Sadly, threats and even attacks against politicians of all stripes are on the rise. As well, staff and visitors also deserve protection.

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6 d. ago Months after boy's death, traffic lights installed near Lambeth

Traffic lights are now operational at an intersection in London’s southwest, months after a fatal collision just down the road led to a petition for improved safety measures. The city announced the activation of traffic lights at the intersection of Longwoods Road and Westdel Bourne near Lambeth on Thursday. The rural intersection had been monitored […]

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2 w. ago MacDonald: Ottawa City Hall's new security measures lack common sense

The main floor of city hall is a public space, with an event venue, art gallery, café and, most importantly, the combined Ottawa Client Services/Service Ontario outlet. It also provides access to city hall’s underground parking garage.

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2 w. ago Toronto to fund more summer programs for youth aimed at violence prevention

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says the city’s summer safety plan will focus on violence prevention measures through programs that help youth build skills and secure jobs. Chow announced the new plan at an event today that gathered dozens of local organizations, Toronto police chief and several city councillors. She says the safety plan will help […]

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2 w. ago Denley: Local government is running amok. Now the city wants to know exactly how much water runs off your property

Ottawa City Hall's latest ridiculous plan is to map and measure every Ottawa urban residential property to determine what percentage of the surface is impervious to water.

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3 w. ago Adam: New security measures at city hall are entirely unjustified

Nothing justifies security measures that will further limit residents' access to local government. Ottawa is doing this simply because some other cities have.

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last month Ottawa City Hall rolling out 'hostile' new security measures

Local advocates say proposed bag screening and metal detectors go against the spirt of city hall's open public design.

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last month Hersh: New security measures at Ottawa City Hall are excessive

Councillors should reconsider the measures coming into effect May 26, which will make City Hall a less welcoming place.

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