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BBC News
7 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Dundee to press on with training ground plans
Dundee are to reapply for permission to build a new training ground at Riverside Drive after an initial go-ahead from the council was reversed. (The Courier, external - subscription required)
CTV News
26-06-2025
- CTV News
Suspect caused $2M in damage, Timmins police say
The suspect is described as a young male wearing a dark green sweatshirt with a light-coloured logo on the left chest and black shorts. Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Police in Timmins have released security camera footage and a screengrab of a male they believe was responsible for an incident that caused $2 million in damage early Wednesday morning. 'The Timmins Police Service and Cochrane District Crime Stoppers are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the person responsible for a series of intentional vehicle collisions that caused significant property damage along Riverside Drive,' police said in a news release Thursday. Timmins suspect A screengrab of the suspect who is described as a young male wearing a dark green sweatshirt with a light-coloured logo on the left chest and black shorts. (Timmins police photo) A suspect driving a stolen Ford F150 was seen 'driving erratically and deliberately striking multiple commercial properties in the area,' police said. 'The vehicle ultimately came to a stop after becoming lodged on a guardrail in a residential neighbourhood on Sterling Avenue. A witness in the area observed a male suspect fleeing the final scene on foot.' At least one car dealership in the area was struck, posting about the damage on its Facebook page. The suspect is described as a young male wearing a dark green sweatshirt with a light-coloured logo on the left chest and black shorts. 'The damages from this incident are estimated to exceed $2 million, including the total destruction of the stolen vehicle,' police said. Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online. If information leading to an arrest could lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000. You will remain anonymous and will not be required to testify in court.
BBC News
24-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Burst main in Aberdeen closes road and affects water supplies
About 2,500 Aberdeen residents have been facing disruption to their water supply due to serious damage to a water Water said a 15-inch (40cm) burst was discovered on Riverside Drive, which left part of the area flooded and the road said the AB12 postcode area had been Water said that as repairs were carried out customers could experience no water supply and low or intermittent pressure. It added that there were no plans to supply bottled water to residents with repairs already in progress. Aberdeen City Council said Riverside Drive had been closed between Riverside Place and Riverside Terrace while repairs were carried said local diversions were in place but drivers were asked to take an alternative route and avoid the area.
CTV News
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
City receives 26 noise complaints on first night of Escapade Music Festival, Ottawa councillor says
Escapade Music Festival in Ottawa on June 21, 2025. The City of Ottawa fielded 26 complaints from residents relating to the noise Friday evening. (Escapade Music Festival/Instagram) The City of Ottawa fielded a wave of complaints on the first night of the Escapade Music Festival Friday evening. Alta Vista Coun. Marty Carr tells CTV News Ottawa that Bylaw Services received 26 complaints related to the electronic music festival on Riverside Drive. She adds that her office received additional questions and grievances through email and social media. Some of the biggest artists in EDM took to the stage Friday night, including Gryffin and Kygo. It's the first time since 2013 the festival is being held on the grounds of the RA Centre since moving to Lansdowne Park in 2017. Escapade was granted an exemption of the city's noise bylaw and was allowed to play music above the normally allowed sound threshold on Friday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Carr says that all readings by the city were below the allowable sound threshold. 'City staff are proactively monitoring sound levels and are working closely with the event organizer to ensure compliance with noise by-law,' Carr said in a post on Facebook. 'Residents who believe the sound exceeds permitted levels are encouraged to contact 311. Staff will respond and take on-site sound measurements to determine if a violation has occurred and follow up with the organizer.' Escapade will also be allowed to play loud music from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday. Sound from the festival is not allowed to exceed 65 dBA. There were no serious injuries on first night of Escapade, according to the Ottawa Paramedic Service. A spokesperson told CTV News Ottawa that crews assessed eight festival goers, with five requiring transport to hospital. All are said to be in stable condition. The festival continues on Saturday and Sunday. With files from CTV News Ottawa's Josh Marano
CTV News
18-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Ottawa Airport Authority opposed to proposed housing development on Riverside Drive
An Air Canada plane takes off from the airport, Monday, July 8, 2024 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld The City of Ottawa's Planning and Housing Committee has approved a zoning amendment for a proposed housing development on Riverside Drive that is facing opposition from the Ottawa International Airport Authority. The Taggart Group is proposing a development that would add 660 units in a mix of single-detached and semi-detached homes, townhouses, and apartments in four mid- to high-rise buildings. City staff recommend councillors approve the zoning change to allow low-rise development including single and semi-detached dwellings and new height limits. Staff say in a report prepared for committee that the zoning amendments align with applicable policies for the area and the land sits outside the zones closest to the airport. Councillors on the committee voted 8 to 3 in favour of the zoning change. Riley Brockington, Laine Johnson, Theresa Kavanagh, Clarke Kelly, Catherine Kitts, Tim Tierney, Ariel Troster, and Jeff Leiper voted in favour. Laura Dudas, Cathy Curry and Wilson Lo voted against. Planning committee Ottawa's Planning and Housing Committee meets June 18, 2025. (Kimberley Fowler/CTV News Ottawa) Airport Authority opposes development Joel Tkach, vice‑president of business development & marketing at the Ottawa International Airport Authority, spoke to committee to express the airport's opposition to the development. 'This site sits underneath the flight path of Runway 14 32 – YOW's longest – and within the circuit loop for general aviation and flight training on Runway 04 22 – our shortest,' he said. 'On average, eighty aircraft movements occur here daily, at altitudes between 50 to 150 metres. Although the proposed residential development land lies just barely outside the Airport Operating Influence Zone, noise doesn't respect lines on a map.' Airport zoning map A map showing Ottawa International Airport zoning regulations. The magenta star represents the site of a proposed housing development at 3930 Riverside Dr. (City of Ottawa) City staff say a noise feasibility assessment was done one the site to review both roadway traffic and aircraft noise. 'Typical commercial windows are expected to be sufficient to attenuate aircraft noise; in addition, a detailed noise assessment will be required at the time of site plan control review and approval for specific noise control measures,' the report said. Tkach said, however, the development could harm airport operations. 'We've seen what happens when homes encroach on airports. Montreal‑Trudeau, Toronto‑Pearson, and Toronto-Billy Bishop downtown have all endured waves of complaints, political pressure, curfews, and therefore lost air service,' he said. Tkach said the airport received 140 noise complaints from approximately 85 homes last year. 'We confirm that residents will endure constant overhead traffic from heavy jets and low‑flying single‑engine aircraft. And guess what? A note on title about airport proximity does nothing to comfort someone who can't sleep, can't concentrate, or can't enjoy their own home.' Development designed to reduce noise Kyle Kazda, development manager with Taggart, told committee the design of the project would help shield residents from noise. 'Part of the layout of the site from the beginning did consider the potential for impacts from both airport noise and traffic from Hunt Club and Riverside. This has informed the massing of the towers along those two major streets, which, at minimum would shield, from a traffic noise perspective, the low-rise residential from that exposure,' he said. He said the low-rise buildings would use wall components, roof sheathing and insulation intended to dampen noise for residents inside. 'We also will be undertaking site-specific noise studies for the four apartment blocks on the site, which will include on-site receptors measuring aircraft noise and then ensuring that those building components also will properly attenuate noise to ensure residents are comfortable.' Homebuyers and tenants would be informed in advance of the potential for noise when moving in, Kazda added. Audrey Belanger, president of the Hunt Club Community Association, urged committee to approve the zoning amendment. 'The biggest mistake we and council members could make, is to think that our personal preferences are representative of everyone's needs,' she said in a statement to CTV News Ottawa. 'We need housing and infrastructure that meets all residents', current and future, needs and not just what we personally currently want or use.' The report will go to full city council June 25.
