Ottawa considers extending downtown paid parking hours

Ottawa City Council will consider extending paid street parking hours in high-demand downtown areas until 9 p.m., according to a councillor. The proposal aims to address parking occupancy issues and support local businesses by increasing parking turnover, potentially impacting current free parking after 5:30 p.m. on weekdays. The discussion will take place at the Public Works meeting on May 22. This comes as the city implements parking changes on Dalhousie Street to accommodate OC Transpo's "New Ways to Bus" network, which has upset some business owners.