Costly NCC plan eyed for Ottawa core changes
Walter Robinson warns taxpayers about the National Capital Commission plan to widen Metcalfe Street into a 150 metre boulevard, demolish 15 blocks, and expropriate land to mirror Paris and Washington. He cites huge costs, unreliable development records, and stalled NCC sites like LeBreton Flats and the Daly site, urging public pressure.
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Letter Urges Minister to Dissolve School Board for Students
Diana Rae of Ward 5 Pelly Trail School Division 37 appeals to Minister Linda McIntosh to intervene amid alleged board missteps. She urges appointing an impartial meeting chair or, if not possible, dissolving the board to protect student education, citing Roberts Rules of Order and school act provisions.
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Via Rail price shocks and rural outreach highlighted
A friend learns that a Vancouver to Winnipeg rail journey in bedroom accommodation costs 4027.48, prompting talk that Via Rail seeks senior business executives rather than ordinary travelers. Ottawa's Rural Partnership offers a public workbook to gather input on federal service improvements, inviting response at 1-888-781-2222. The Shaunavon Standard notes Frontier school hero Dustin Onerheim, who rescued siblings and helped others after a rollover, warranting recognition.
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