#HaveYourSay: Marketing of unhealthy foods to children and youth
OTTAWA –Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has launched a public consultation asking residents, businesses and sports groups to ‘have their say’ on marketing of unhealthy food and beverage to children and...
View ArticleCommittee approves updated flood-plain mapping
The City’s Planning Committee today approved revisions to the flood-plain boundary in the Mer Bleue community, based on new information received from the South Nation Conservation Authority.The...
View ArticlePetrie Island remains closed, but other beaches and outdoor pools are opening...
Beat the heat this summer at City of Ottawa outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, splash pads and beaches.Three of Ottawa’s outdoor beaches are set to open this weekend – Britannia, Westboro and...
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Eight ways to celebrate the weekend with Dad
Whether your dad is artsy, crafty, sporty or beery, it’s all about him during Father’s Day weekend. What’s Happening Ottawa provides the latest on theatre, music and outings for the entire family. Some...
View ArticlePetrie Island will be open for Carivibe this weekend but a ‘No-Swim Advisory’...
Beat the heat this summer at City of Ottawa outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, splash pads and beaches.Three of Ottawa’s outdoor beaches are set to open this weekend – Britannia, Westboro and...
View ArticleCity to present two awards at Wednesday’s Council meeting
The City will present two awards at this week’s Council meeting. The Mayor will present his City Builder Award which will be followed by the Senior of the Year Award.Mayor Jim Watson, West...
View ArticleOttawa Police Chorus receives Mayor’s City Builder Award
Mayor Jim Watson, West Carleton-March Councillor Eli El-Chantiry, and Somerset Ward Councillor Catherine McKenney presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award at City Council today to the Ottawa Police...
View ArticleNew underpass mural captures the passions of Old Ottawa East
Yesterday, the City of Ottawa unveiled its newest underpass mural on Main Street, under Highway 417. The mural is part of a City of Ottawa’s beautification and graffiti reduction program, which...
View ArticlePrevent overdoses at summer parties and festivals
The Ottawa Overdose Prevention and Response Task Force is reminding residents to party safely while celebrating throughout the summer festival season. The Task Force advises that overdoses, whether...
View ArticleCouncil approves rail-safety program
The City of Ottawa is a step closer to ensuring rail grade separation in Barrhaven after Council today approved the Barrhaven Rail Safety Program, which will help improve the safety of residents...
View ArticleSpecial events this weekend will impact traffic around Ottawa
Residents and visitors travelling around town this weekend are advised that there will be traffic impacts as a result of special events and activities. Travellers can find the full list of impacts on...
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Celebrate civil engineering in Canada and the building of a great city
Buildings, roads, bridges, canals – these vital pieces of infrastructure are some of the cornerstones of our daily lives, and behind the scenes of all of these works are the civil engineers who made...
View ArticleCommittee approves Municipal Sport Strategy and new community centre lounge name
Following extensive public consultation in partnership with the Ottawa Sport Council, the Community and Protective Services Committee today approved the City’s Municipal Sport Strategy for the next...
View ArticleOC Transpo summer service starts June 25
Starting Sunday, June 25, OC Transpo will introduce new route numbers for many routes in the south and east areas of the city in preparation for the opening of the O-Train Confederation Line in 2018....
View ArticleCity warns of door-to-door sales scam on drinking water quality testing
The City of Ottawa is warning residents to be aware of door-to-door salespeople posing as water-quality technicians, making false claims about the quality of City drinking water.These individuals have...
View ArticleUpcoming opportunities to get involved and offer feedback on City projects
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 helps shape City...
View ArticleInfrastructure announcement
Mayor Jim Watson will be joined by federal and provincial representatives for an announcement by the Government of Canada regarding infrastructure in the City of Ottawa.Date: Friday June 16,...
View ArticleCarleton University to receive Key to the City of Ottawa
Mayor Jim Watson will present the Key to the City to Carleton University in recognition of 75 years of disciplinary and interdisciplinary teaching, study and research, creation and dissemination of...
View ArticleCity of Ottawa secures funding for Stage 2 LRT
Mayor Jim Watson was pleased to welcome Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the Belfast Yard Maintenance and Storage Facility today, where the Government of Canada announced its financial support for the...
View ArticleCelebration of the official completion of the Main Street Renewal Project
Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor David Chernushenko, along with members of the community, will mark the official completion of the Main Street Renewal Project.Date: Saturday, June 17Time:Community...
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