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• The number of parking tickets issued by the City in 2023, down 13 per cent over 2022. (Josh Pringle at CTV)
  

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Mandy R. Lewis and Karin Hinzer

• The University of Ottawa researchers have published a paper in the journal Progress in Photovoltaics that demonstrates solar panels increase output if relective white panels are placed on the ground. (Andrea Bennett at CityNews) (Artificial ground reflector size and position effects on energy yield and economics of single-axis-tracked bifacial photovoltaics)
  

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If this becomes everyone's problem, then everybody will be engaged with solutions

• Rideau-Vanier ward councillor Stéphanie Plante, who is advocating a change in bylaws that would allow emergency shelters to be allowed in all wards. Shelters are currently allowed only in the most densely populated areas. (Arthur White-Crummey at CBC)