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Quilt of Belonging welcomes everyone at Ottawa City Hall
The first thing you’ll notice about Quilt of Belonging is its size. At 36 metres long, the Quilt stands out. One of Canada’s largest collaborative textile art projects, the Quilt features 263 blocks,...
View ArticleCity receives four Auditor General reports
Auditor General Ken Hughes tabled the annual Report on the Fraud and Waste Hotline and three other reports at today’s Audit Committee. The City’s management team agreed with all 10 recommendations made...
View ArticleOpportunities next week to have your say 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 ArticleMayor Watson and Councillor Deans celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Royal...
Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Diane Deans, Chair of the Community and Protective Services Committee, will be releasing the Royal Swans onto the Rideau River. This year marks two special milestones –...
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...
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Summer is the perfect time to prevent basement flooding
With spring flooding still fresh in our memories, it serves as a reminder for everyone to plan ahead and take measures to prevent basement flooding in your home. This goes beyond spring’s melting snow,...
View ArticleRoad work beginning next week will cause impacts on traffic
The City of Ottawa would like to advise motorists that the following planned road work projects are scheduled to begin next week and will impact mobility around town:Prince of Wales Drive – This...
View ArticleTransit is the best option for travelling on Canada Day
This Canada Day weekend, there are more downtown activities than ever, resulting in more pedestrian-friendly roads and traffic impacts. Downtown businesses remain open all week. Transit is free on...
View ArticlePetrie Island open for swimming this weekend
June 23, 2017– Petrie Island Beach will be open for swimming Saturday, June 24. Lifeguards will be on duty from noon to 7 p.m. until the season closes on Sunday, August 27.Ottawa’s other outdoor...
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Why Ottawa is the place to be on Canada Day
Okay, so you know you want to celebrate Canada’s birthday in Canada’s capital. Eventually, you have to choose exactly what to do. It’s not an easy decision, but we’ve tried to help but summarizing all...
View ArticleChristo Bilukidi to receive Mayor’s City Builder Award
Mayor Jim Watson and Gloucester-South Nepean Ward Councillor Michael Qaqish will present the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Christo Bilukidi on Wednesday, June 28 at the start of the next City Council...
View ArticleCommittee approves mixed-use development in Elmvale Acres
The Elmvale Acres Shopping Centre is a step closer to redevelopment after Planning Committee today approved amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law needed for the project to proceed.RioCan is...
View ArticleMayor Watson opens arms to Welcoming Ottawa Week
Join Mayor Watson as he welcomes new residents to Ottawa during Welcoming Ottawa Week.The residents are visiting City Hall as part of a bus tour for newcomers to the Region, organized by the City of...
View ArticleChristo Bilukidi receives Mayor’s City Builder Award
Mayor Jim Watson and Gloucester-South Nepean Ward Councillor Michael Qaqish presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award at City Council today to Christo Bilukidi.Christo Bilukidi was born in Angola and...
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Help the City’s Bucket Brigade keep Ottawa 2017 clean and green
The Bucket Brigade crew members (left to right): Rebecca Bond, Chris Rigby, Carolyn Bacchin, Nick Paquette, Ben Taylor, and Haleigh Baker This summer, the City of Ottawa’s Bucket Brigade is back on the...
View ArticleCouncil approves Urban Forest Management Plan
The City of Ottawa today approved a 20-year strategic plan to make Ottawa’s urban forest healthier, more diverse and resilient.The Urban Forest Management Plan focuses on working towards...
View ArticleKeep your Canada Day celebrations healthy and safe
Before you celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, and especially if you’re heading downtown, please review these tips to help keep your Canada Day weekend healthy and safe.SecurityFrom June 30 to July 2,...
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Summer activities for lunchtime, break time and fun time
City Hall is alive with activities at lunchtime almost every day and some mornings and evenings as well. Bring your lunch, your gym shoes, your yoga mat, or whatever else you need to enjoy these free...
View ArticleFree transit all day on Canada Day
Transit is the best option for travelling to Canada Day festivities downtown and across the city, with free service all day on OC Transpo and Para Transpo. A special holiday schedule will operate on...
View ArticleHave your say on upcoming and ongoing 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...
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