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Milestone bike track expands Ottawa cycling network
Have you cycled in and around downtown Ottawa lately? Thanks to the opening of new bi-directional bike tracks along the east side of Mackenzie Avenue, from Rideau Street to Murray Street, it is now...
View ArticleOttawa Fire Services will be knocking on doors next week
Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) firefighters will visit homes throughout the city between June 5 and 12 to ensure that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are present and in working condition.The...
View ArticleMeetings at Ottawa City Hall next week
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 ottawa.ca/agendas, or...
View ArticleMayor launches 150 legacy project that branches out across the city
Mayor Jim Watson will be joined by members of the community and David McGuinty, M.P., Ottawa-South; Jenny Gerbasi, First Vice-President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities; Léo Duguay,...
View ArticleSpecial events over the weekend and new construction projects will impact...
The following planned road work and associated traffic impacts are scheduled to begin:Prince of Wales Drive– On Monday, June 5, resurfacing work on a section of Prince of Wales Drive, between...
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The Mysterious Journey of John Scott’s Portrait
Great Scott! A famous, but yet unfamiliar face to some, will be making his return to his proper place along City Hall’s Heritage Building hallway. It’s a return shrouded with intrigue and mystery.He is...
View ArticleCanada 150 Maple Groves Project ready to take root across Ottawa
The Canada 150 Maple Groves project took root today with a ceremony at City Hall. Mayor Jim Watson was joined by community members and David McGuinty, M.P., Ottawa-South; Jenny Gerbasi, First...
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Building a healthy and resilient future for the Ottawa River
It’s Canadian Environment Week, and a great time to take a look at one of the City’s biggest projects with important environmental benefits – the Combined Sewage Storage Tunnel (CSST). This $232.3...
View ArticleCity seeks to keep infrastructure in good condition
The City of Ottawa’s infrastructure funding gap has been reduced in recent years. The City has developed a strategy to maintain its tax-funded infrastructure in a state of good repair by 2027, which...
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How many of these exotic worlds can you enjoy in just one weekend in Ottawa?
Between the cultural events at Lansdowne Park and the fantastical settings at Shenkman Arts Centre and Centrepointe Theatres, you can experience the world, and beyond, this weekend without having to...
View ArticleCommittee approves rail safety program and receives update on winter operations
Ottawa – Transportation Committee today approved the creation of a Barrhaven Rail Safety Program, the next step towards implementing rail grade separation in Barrhaven.Establishing the program includes...
View ArticleHidden treasures can be found in this week’s Spring Giveaway Weekend
Wednesday, June 7– The old adage, “one person’s throwaway could be another person’s treasure,” holds true during the Spring Giveaway Weekend, which takes place this Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June...
View ArticleSections of Main Street will be temporarily closed to traffic this Saturday
A section of Main Street, from Clegg Street to Riverdale Avenue, will be temporarily closed to traffic this Saturday to complete resurfacing work on a narrow section of the road. The closure will be in...
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Seven tips that could save your life in an apartment fire
Okay, first things first…If a fire starts in your apartment, evacuate with your family, close the door behind you and pull the fire alarm to alert other occupants. Use the stairs, not the elevator, and...
View ArticleUpcoming ways to get involved and have your say on City projects
June 8, 2017– The City of Ottawa wants your input on the projects, policies, programs and services that affect your daily life. From open houses to workshops and online consultations, your feedback...
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 ArticleTraffic impacts due to planned road work and special events
The following planned road work and associated traffic impacts are scheduled to begin next week:Prince of Wales Drive– Beginning this Sunday, June 11 at 7 p.m. the northbound lanes of Prince of Wales...
View ArticleGet ready to celebrate at the Main Event
Residents are invited to celebrate the official completion of the Main Street Renewal Project on Saturday, June 17, on Main Street between Clegg and Hazel streets.The Main Event is a community...
View ArticleOttawa Public Health advising residents to take precautions during the first...
A heat warning has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) for June 11 and June 12, 2017. A heat warning is issued when the temperature is expected to exceed 31°C during the daytime...
View ArticleO-Train Trillium Line replaced by bus Route 107 from June 17 to 30
OC Transpo’s O-Train Trillium Line service will be temporarily replaced by Route 107 bus service from Saturday, June 17 until Friday, June 30 in order to complete planned maintenance activities. This...
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