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CBC
3 days ago
- General
- CBC
Westboro Beach reopens after renovations
Westboro Beach has been reopened to the public after extensive renovations performed by the National Capital Commission (NCC), which added picnic space, outdoor showers, gender-neutral bathrooms and more. The design was approved in 2022 and closed that summer for construction. It has only been partially reopened since then. The $21 million project was partially funded by the City of Ottawa. It agreed to contribute as part of the agreement with the NCC for the light rail transit extension. An ice cream shop and cafe are open in the pavilion and the attached restaurant is expected to open soon. Yasir Naqvi, MP for Ottawa Centre, attended the opening ceremony Sunday. "I look forward to seeing our community embrace this transformed beach, creating lasting memories and continuing to cherish our vital green spaces," he said in a statement.
Ottawa Citizen
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Ottawa Citizen
Kiweki Point: Official unveiling of an Ottawa jewel
Kiweki Point has officially reopened as a reimagined public space in downtown Ottawa, blending Indigenous culture with nature at the junction of the Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau rivers. Article content Article content The $45-million redevelopment was partially funded through the $228.6 million allocated to the National Capital Commission by the federal government between 2018 and 2023. Work began in 2019. Article content Article content The project was celebrated with an opening ceremony attended by Ottawa-area MPs Mona Fortier and Yasir Naqvi, Indigenous elders, NCC CEO Tobi Nussbaum, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and representatives of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation Tribal Council. Article content Article content Stakeholders and community members gathered behind the National Gallery of Canada for the unveiling of the renewed site once known as Nepean Point. Article content Fortier, the MP for Ottawa-Vanier-Gloucester, described the project as 'an important step on the path of reconciliation.' Article content 'By thoughtfully incorporating Indigenous voices into its design and interpretation, this site fosters understanding, healing and mutual respect. It reminds us that reconciliation is not a one-time event, but a lasting commitment,' she said. Article content Merv Sarazin, a council member with the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, said the reimagined space reflected years of collective work. Article content 'We acknowledge the hard work and collaboration that brought this vision to life. We honour those who contribute their time, knowledge and resources,' Sarazin said. 'May the space serve as a place of learning, gathering and reflection.' Article content Article content Indigenous symbolism was incorporated throughout the development, including extensive collaboration with the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nations and Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg. Article content 'At the heart of this transformation is the wisdom, generosity and leadership of the Algonquin Nation,' said Norm Odjick, director general of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation Tribal Council. 'Our many voices have guided every step of this process, and this space stands as a reflection of our culture, stories and enduring presence.' Article content One of the most prominent symbolic changes has been the repositioning of the Anishinaabe scout from the 1915 Samuel de Champlain statue. Originally depicted kneeling, the figure has been returned to the site standing upright. Article content 'We have brought the scout back to the site in his rightful role as guide and knowledge keeper, with the name befitting that role, Kichi Zìbì Innini, the Great River Man,' Nussbaum said. 'His presence restores balance, representing Indigenous identity and strength.'
Ottawa Citizen
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Ottawa Citizen
How did the NDP do across Ottawa ridings?
Ottawa New Democrats are coming to terms with what looks like the collapse of NDP support across the capital. Article content Article content Not only did Liberals defend key seats, but they also seemingly took a huge chunk of what used to be NDP voters. Article content In Ottawa Centre, Liberal candidate Yasir Naqvi secured a commanding win with 62.4 per cent of the vote, according to Elections Canada numbers, a 17 percentage point increase from the 2021 election. Article content Article content NDP candidate Joel Harden came in second with less than 20 per cent of the vote count, a substantial decrease from the previous federal election — and still the only riding in the capital where the NDP outperformed the Conservatives. Article content Article content Article content He said it was important for the party to ensure the Liberals 'live up' to the promises made during their campaign. Article content Article content 'If they don't, the New Democrats in this community are going to be there to call them to account in a constructive way,' Harden said. Article content Harden gave up his provincial seat to run federally. When asked whether he regretted that decision, he was straightforward in his reply. Article content
CTV News
29-04-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Here are the winners in Ottawa ridings in the federal election
Liberal candidate Yasir Naqvi after winning the riding of Ottawa Centre on April 28, 2025. (Katie Griffin/CTV News Ottawa)
CBC
29-04-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Yasir Naqvi elected in Ottawa Centre
The 2018 provincial rematch in downtown Ottawa is projected to go to Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi. Besides a Conservative byelection win in the 1970s, the riding has flipped between the Liberals and NDP. It's been Liberal since 2015. Among the candidates were Naqvi and former NDP MPP Joel Harden, who beat Naqvi in the provincial race in 2018. After the usual independent boundary review, Ottawa Centre now includes voters northwest of Bank Street and the railway tracks near Walkley — the Mooney's Bay and Billings Bridge areas, for example — that were previously in Ottawa South. The Shillington Avenue area and many homes around the north end of Broadview Area changed to Ottawa West-Nepean. Nine candidates ran here this election.
