Your new Tims drive-thru is coming, and it cost *how much*

Bonjour, Ottawa. Simone Okafor-Bouchard here, and as your resident City Hall whisperer, I’ve got some numbers that will make you raise an eyebrow. You know, the kind of numbers that go through three levels of approval before anyone even *sees* them. The real story is never on the Hill – it’s always just off it.

Let's talk Tim Hortons. Because what is Ottawa without its Tim Hortons, eh? According to the recently issued building permits, a Tim Hortons at 780 Bancroft Drive in Ward 11 is getting a reclad to its drive-thru window. And the cost for this, my friends? A cool $84,619. Yes, eighty-four thousand, six hundred and nineteen dollars, just for the drive-thru. This isn't even a full new build, just an alteration. Makes you wonder about the price of a double-double these days, non?

Then, on the development application side, we’ve got some serious density coming. Application #OZ/OPA 25 23 for a residential apartment building at 1970 and 1980 Fowler Drive in Ward 8 is currently in process. That’s a significant move for a growing area, and it signals a continued push for more housing options across the city. We’re not just building houses; we’re building communities.

What does this mean for you? Well, you might be waiting a little less time for your coffee in Ward 11, and if you're in Ward 8, get ready for some new neighbours. Keep an eye on these applications; the next stage will be public consultations.

Simone Okafor-Bouchard, MiTL Sports Desk, à bientôt.

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