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Stittsville Appreciation Awards seeks nominations
By Shad QadriEMC News - Do you know an individual or business that deserves recognition? This is your opportunity to bring their special contributions forward. My office is now seeking...
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OC Transpo eliminates rural premium as of March 1
By Shad QadriEMC News - As of March 1, the rural premium attached to express bus passes will be eliminated. The cost of an express pass will be $114 per month. The change will also apply...
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Living wage policy poses considerable challenges
By Shad QadriEMC News - Council has directed staff to develop a poverty reduction strategy and identify associated costs, however, some councillors are concerned with components of the...
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City and councillors working to calm coyote concerns
By Shad QadriEMC News - Coyotes are once again front and centre as concerns expressed by residents about the increasing presence of coyotes across the city lead to a debate at committee....
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City council sets 3.77 per cent tax increase
By Shad QadriEMC News - City council has set the 2010 tax increase at 3.77 per cent, which results in a $140 increase in property taxes for the average property. While I voted for...
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Due diligence required regarding OC Transpo garage
By Shad QadriEMC News - Much has been made about the cost of the city's new OC Transpo garage, and that it has ballooned from its original cost-estimate of $60 million to the current...
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Council approves next step in light rail implementation
By Shad QadriEMC News - City council has approved the Recommended Plan for the Downtown Ottawa Transit Tunnel (DOTT) Planning and Environment Assessment Study. The approval represents...
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Stittsville sweeps competition in Cleaning the Capital
By Shad QadriEMC News - I am pleased to announce that the Stittsville community has won the city's Fall Cleaning the Capital "ward award," which is presented to the ward with the highest...
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2009: A look back on the year that was
By Shad QadriEMC News - As we enter a new year, it is important we reflect on the triumphs and tribulations that occurred across our City and within our community over the past year....
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Ward name change respects Stittsville's rich history
By Shad QadriEMC News - Council recently approved the name change of our ward from "Stittsville-Kanata West" to "Stittsville," in anticipation of the upcoming election. In November...
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Santa to visit Shad and friends at ward office
By Shad QadriEMC News - With Christmas just weeks away, Santa Claus is paying an early visit to Stittsville, just in time to receive everyone's Christmas wish list. On Dec. 12, Santa...
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Committee recommends four per cent tax hike
By Shad QadriEMC News - The city's Audit, Budget and Finance Committee is recommending a four per cent tax increase following an omnibus motion that identified approximately $58 million...
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City council moves forward with Lansdowne proposal
By Shad QadriEMC News - As you may be aware, city council has voted to conditionally proceed with the Lansdowne Partnership Plan (LPP), I was one of the 15 council members to vote in...
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Breaking down organics: the green bin program
By Shad QadriEMC News - My office has received many inquiries related to the city's new Green Bin Program, especially those concerned with the proposed fee structure as well as those...
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City releases results of comprehensive public consultations on Lansdowne
By Shad QadriThe city has received a detailed analysis of feedback received during the public consultations on the Lansdowne Partnership Plan (LPP). Nanos Research presented a Public...
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Getting the city to think 'resource management'
By Shad QadriEMC News - As a follow-up to the Waste-to-Energy tour I attended in Sweden, I prepared a report which outlined a series of recommendations to improve the city's waste-handling...
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City releases refined LRT system cost estimate
By Shad QadriEMC News - City staff has released more detailed costing information for the Downtown Ottawa Transit Tunnel (DOTT) and light rail transit (LRT) system. The refined cost...
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Auditing the city's development review process
By Shad QadriEMC News - In light of the July 24 flooding that caused damage to over 800 homes throughout the west-end, I put forward a motion at Council to have the Auditor General conduct...
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Resource management - not waste management
By Shad QadriEMC News - In the 21st century, we should be viewing waste as a resource, not a liability. On Oct. 13, I released my follow-up report on the Waste-to-Energy tour I took...
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Open house to highlight widening of Hazeldean Road
By Shad QadriEMC News - I will be hosting an open house on Oct. 13 to discuss the Hazeldean Road widening project. The open house will be held in the lobby of the Goulbourn Recreation...
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