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  • Nuclear Reno Job at Darlington Didn’t Include All the Work: Ontario government claims it was on time and under budget

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  • No, we're not an NDP propaganda site.

    We did do an interview series on leadership candidates though, but we've never endorsed any of them or the party.

    The Leveller leans left, meaning it challenges power and privilege and sides with people over private property.

  • Nuclear Reno Job at Darlington Didn’t Include All the Work: Ontario government claims it was on time and under budget

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  • To Jail and Back Again: How Bill C-14 Exacerbates Canada’s Existing Bail Crisis

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  • Late reply, but this topic is on bail.

  • Ottawa @lemmy.ca
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    Students in Ottawa React to OSAP Cuts: Recently announced cuts leave many students worried about the future

    leveller.ca /2026/04/students-in-ottawa-react-to-osap-cuts
  • Ontario @lemmy.ca
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    Students in Ottawa React to OSAP Cuts: Recently announced cuts leave many students worried about the future

    leveller.ca /2026/04/students-in-ottawa-react-to-osap-cuts
  • Ontario @lemmy.ca
    The Leveller @lemmy.ca

    To Jail and Back Again: How Bill C-14 Exacerbates Canada’s Existing Bail Crisis

    leveller.ca /2026/04/to-jail-and-back-again/
  • Canada @lemmy.ca
    The Leveller @lemmy.ca

    To Jail and Back Again: How Bill C-14 Exacerbates Canada’s Existing Bail Crisis

    leveller.ca /2026/04/to-jail-and-back-again/
  • CanadaPolitics @lemmy.ca
    The Leveller @lemmy.ca

    To Jail and Back Again: How Bill C-14 Exacerbates Canada’s Existing Bail Crisis

    leveller.ca /2026/04/to-jail-and-back-again/
  • Ottawa @lemmy.ca
    The Leveller @lemmy.ca

    Local Ottawa Cafe Blends Coffee and Culture: How Mocha Mirage celebrated Ramadan

    leveller.ca /2026/03/local-ottawa-cafe-blends-coffee-and-culture/
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    "We Are a Movement" Leveller Interview with Heather McPherson

    leveller.ca /2026/03/we-are-a-movement/
  • New Democratic Party @lemmy.ca
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    Tony, From the Ground Up - Leveller Interview with Tony McQuail

    leveller.ca /2026/03/tony-from-the-ground-up/
  • CanadaPolitics @lemmy.ca
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    "We Are a Movement" Leveller Interview with Heather McPherson

    leveller.ca /2026/03/we-are-a-movement/
  • CanadaPolitics @lemmy.ca
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    Tony, From the Ground Up - Leveller Interview with Tony McQuail

    leveller.ca /2026/03/tony-from-the-ground-up/
  • New Democratic Party @lemmy.ca
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    “Enter as The Human You Are.” The Leveller Interview with NDP Leadership Candidate Tanille Johnston

    leveller.ca /2026/03/enter-as-the-human-you-are/
  • CanadaPolitics @lemmy.ca
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    “Enter as The Human You Are.” The Leveller Interview with NDP Leadership Candidate Tanille Johnston

    leveller.ca /2026/03/enter-as-the-human-you-are/
  • New Democratic Party @lemmy.ca
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    The Leveller's NDP Leadership Interview Series 2026

    leveller.ca /ndp-leadership-2026/

  • Education Minister Gains New Superpowers to Target School Boards

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  • Hi, this is provincial. The Ontario Progressive Conservative Party is in power here.

  • Ottawa Illuminates City Hall in Palestinian Colours

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  • The Palestinian community, which the article is about, doesn't enact embargoes. The community and Palestinian solidarity activists call on governments to enact an arms embargo. We just reported on how the municipal government would not allow a flag raising, but have also reported on a local university's investment into Israeli weapons companies.

  • Ottawa Centre’s 2025 MPP Debate

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  • A second debate was uploaded by Rogers TV just after we published today. This one includes more of the Ottawa-Centre candidates, but the Progressive Conservative one didn't show up again.

  • Ottawa Centre’s 2025 MPP Debate

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  • A second debate has appeared! Shortly after publishing the article on the Glebe Community Association's debate, Rogers TV uploaded one. This one includes additional candidates, but the Progressive Conservative one didn't show up again.

  • Ottawa Centre’s 2025 MPP Debate

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  • Watching the candidate's debate, I keep thinking about how they stuck them all elbow-to-elbow at the tiniest table. It would have been even more squished if the Progressive Conservative candidate actually showed up.

  • Living Off The (Community) Land (Trusts): Non-profit property ownership in Ontario takes on the for-profit housing market

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  • Living Off The (Community) Land (Trusts): Non-profit property ownership in Ontario takes on the for-profit housing market

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  • Addressing Menopause Care Gaps for Women in Canada’s Healthcare System

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  • Bank Street Tenants Confront Smart Living Properties to say No to Mass Eviction

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  • Hi, Leveller staff here!

    You're right the article didn't go into the plans. Some details have been omitted since the Bank Block discussion has been going on for a few months, and this article focused on the rallies that took place last week. Plans were proposed as far back as December 28, 2022, and there's been a few articles by other newsmedia, including The Fulcrum, CTV, OBJ, CBC, and CHUO.

    The editorial we published at the same time as this article mentions "Smart Living plans to demolish the entire block and build a 9-storey building with around 263 units which will not be affordable." During the rally, a few tenants and supporters spoke that not only will these units not be affordable, they'll be significantly smaller. One of the site plans submitted to the city does look like 240 units will be single bedrooms or bachelors.

    The tenants received a relocation and assistance plan, which includes 1. being given listings of rental units in the neighbourhood, 2. an allowance for moving, and 3. assistance with referrals, translations and tenants' needs as requested. What tenants spoke about in the media and at rallies before, is that there are no affordable rental units to move to as this is a pattern among developers and landlords in Ottawa and throughout Ontario.