7 h. ago Today's letters: Ottawa City hall really doesn't need more security

Friday, June 20: The building was already designed with safety in mind, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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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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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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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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3 w. ago Edmonton mayoral candidate uses humour, life story in campaign

First-time mayoral candidate Omar Mohammad says he wants to ensure fiscal responsibility in city hall, in addition to security for Edmontonians and shelter for the vulnerable.

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4 w. ago 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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last month Today's letters: Ottawa doesn't need the proposed 'bubble bylaw' targeting 'nuisance' protests

Wednesday, May 21: It worth asking if protesting itself would become the target, a reader says. Have you say by emailing letters@ottawacitizen.com

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