Residents in the city’s East End are complaining about a rat problem. It’s an issue that has flared up over the past couple of years, with complaints more than doubling since 2019. One theory suggests the vibrations caused by LRT construction is driving the rodents into residential areas. What is fueling this surge of rat sightings? How is the City of Ottawa dealing with the ongoing issue? What do they plan to do moving forward? Orleans councillor Matthew Luloff joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.

<p>Residents in the city&rsquo;s East End are complaining about a rat problem. It&rsquo;s an issue that has flared up over the past couple of years, with complaints more than doubling since 2019. One theory suggests the vibrations caused by LRT construction is driving the rodents into residential areas. What is fueling this surge of rat sightings? How is the City of Ottawa dealing with the ongoing issue? What do they plan to do moving forward? Orleans councillor Matthew Luloff&nbsp;joins Kristy Cameron on today&rsquo;s Ottawa Now.</p>