Vehicle testing marks next big milestone for O-Train Confederation Line
Ottawa – A major milestone in the O-Train Confederation Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project was celebrated today as the first light rail vehicle (LRV) assembled in Ottawa began testing on the track...
View ArticleMeetings at Ottawa City Hall next week
Ottawa –All public meetings will be held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted.For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts or visit...
View ArticleCity flags lowered to half-mast to commemorate the National Day of...
Ottawa– The flags at all City of Ottawa sites will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, December 6 to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against...
View ArticleTransit Commission approves 2017 draft budget
Ottawa - Transit Commission today approved the 2017 draft budget for Transit Services that includes the introduction of the new EquiPass. Transit Commission also approved a one-year extension of the...
View ArticleSnow Angels to appear at Transportation Committee
Ottawa - During tomorrow’s Transportation Committee meeting, 10 Ottawa residents will be recognized as Snow Angels for their volunteer service during the winter of 2015-16. Councillor Keith Egli, Chair...
View ArticleCommittee approves budget for 2017 and Canada Summer Games bid
Ottawa– The City’s Finance and Economic Development Committee today approved its 2017 draft budget and Ottawa’s bid for the 2021Canada Summer Games. The draft Budget for 2017 features major savings...
View ArticleOttawa Food Bank warehouse stocked after another successful OC Transpo/Loblaw...
Ottawa – The shelves at the Ottawa Food Bank were stocked this weekend after another successful OC Transpo/Loblaw Christmas Food Drive. This year’s 32nd annual drive collected a total of 108,496 food...
View ArticleTransportation Committee approves 2017 budget
Ottawa– The Transportation Committee, which is responsible for the City’s transportation planning and infrastructure, today approved its 2017 draft budget. The budget calls for a continuing commitment...
View ArticleEastbound Highway 417 closed at March Road (Almonte/Carp) this weekend
Ottawa– All eastbound lanes of Highway 417 at March Road (Almonte/Carp) will be closed this weekend due to Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) construction work on the highway. This section of...
View ArticleCommunity and Protective Services Committee approves budget for 2017
Ottawa– The City’s Community and Protective Services (CPS) Committee today approved its 2017 draft budget, which will be considered at City Council on Wednesday, December 14.The CPS budget calls for...
View ArticleMeetings at Ottawa City Hall next week
Ottawa –All public meetings will be held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted.For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts or visit...
View ArticleCity to demonstrate winter snow and ice removal operations
Ottawa – Members of the media are invited to a photo opportunity where City staff will demonstrate the mobilization of road maintenance vehicles during a snowfall. City staff will also be available to...
View ArticleHoliday season schedule changes
Ottawa - The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for Saturday, December 24 to Monday, January 2.Recreation Services:Sens Rink of Dreams, located on Marion Dewar Plaza at...
View ArticleZachary Graves to receive Mayor’s City Builder Award
Ottawa– Mayor Jim Watson and Knoxdale-Merivale Ward Councillor Keith Egli will present the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Zachary Graves on Wednesday, December 14 at the start of the next City Council...
View ArticlePlanning Committee moves to protect significant woodlands
Ottawa– The City’s Planning Committee today approved a recommendation that would see a more consistent approach to identifying significant woodlands across Ottawa, in both rural and urban areas....
View ArticleRideau Street reopens Thursday for taxis and public transit
Ottawa– Rideau Street from Sussex Drive to Dalhousie Street will re-open to bus and taxi traffic on Thursday, December 15, beginning at 5 a.m. Cars and cyclists are still not permitted on this portion...
View Article2017 Draft Budget goes to Council for final consideration
Ottawa – Ottawa City Council will convene for its final consideration on the 2017 Draft Budget on Wednesday, December 14 at 10 a.m.Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2016Time: 10 a.m.Location: Andrew...
View ArticleZachary Graves receives Mayor’s City Builder Award
Ottawa– Mayor Jim Watson and Knoxdale-Merivale Ward Councillor Keith Egli presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Zachary Graves at today’s City Council meeting.Zachary Graves leads the student run...
View ArticleCouncil approves 2017 Budget - improving core services and maintaining two...
Ottawa – Today, City Council approved the 2017 Budget, focussing on strengthening core municipal services and long-term affordability. The budget maintains Council’s commitment to limiting the property...
View ArticleCouncil approves budget, Summer Games bid and audit work plan
Ottawa– City Council today approved the operating and capital budget for 2017, confirmed the bid plan for the 2021 Canada Summer Games and approved the work plan of the Auditor General for 2017.Budget...
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