Rideau River ice breaking begins this week
Ice breaking operations on the Rideau River start this week between Rideau Falls and Hog’s Back. Ice blasting will follow in the coming weeks, weather permitting.The City, in partnership with the...
View ArticleThere is something for everyone at the Mayor’s Family Day Skating Party
Mayor Jim Watson invites you to his annual Family Day Skating Party at City Hall on Monday, February 19 (Family Day) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.The party will go ahead rain or shine, whether the Sens Rink...
View ArticleGive feedback and get informed about City projects: Week of February 19
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 to shape...
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 ArticleTime Capsule will highlight Heritage Day in Ottawa
On Tuesday, February 20, Mayor Jim Watson will be joined by 45 local exhibitors to recognize Heritage Day and present the Heritage Day Proclamation to Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn Omàmiwininì Pimàdjwowin...
View ArticleIce blasting to take place on the Rideau River
Media are invited to watch ice blasting on the Rideau River on Sunday, February 18. Each year, the City undertakes ice-breaking operations near the Rideau Falls to alleviate possible spring flooding...
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You can enjoy music and theatre inside and out in Ottawa this week
What’s Happening Ottawa provides the latest on theatre, music and outings for the entire family. Some shows sell out quickly, so be sure to look ahead at what’s happening in the coming weeks and get...
View ArticleTransit Commission recommends updated Transit By-law including changes for...
The Transit Commission today adopted a report recommending policy changes and amendments to the Transit By-law to align with how transit will operate when the O-Train Confederation Line comes into...
View ArticleCommunity leaders will be recognized at the 2018 Ottawa Social Impact Awards
Mayor Jim Watson will announce the winners of the second edition of the Ottawa Social Impact Awards at the GenNext Ottawa Mix & Mingle Winter Social. The awards, organized by Impact Hub Ottawa, the...
View ArticleMunicipal plan for truth and reconciliation approved by Committee
The City’s Community and Protective Services Committee today approved a plan to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action to redress the legacy of residential schools and...
View ArticleCity to announce 40 winning submissions of the Name the Trains Contest
Mayor Jim Watson will be joined by Transit Commission Chair Stephen Blais, Transportation Committee Chair Keith Egli and winners of the Name the Trains Contest to announce the 40 winning name...
View ArticleGive feedback and get informed about City projects: Week of February 26
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 to shape...
View Article2018 Ottawa Social Impact Awards celebrate community leaders making a...
Deputy Mayor Mark Taylor announced the winners of the second edition of the Ottawa Social Impact Awards at the GenNext Ottawa Mix & Mingle: Winter Social. The awards, organized by Impact Hub...
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 ArticleOttawa needs your big, bold ideas to win the Smart Cities Challenge
How can we use smart solutions to make Ottawa an even better place to live, work and play? We need your best, most innovative ideas for the Smart Cities Challenge!Ottawa is entering the Smart Cities...
View ArticleUPDATED SCHEDULE: Elgin Street reduced to one lane in each direction at...
The two southbound lanes on Elgin Street are closed between Argyle Street and Catherine Street. The lane closure is expected to continue throughout the weekend. The two northbound lanes have been...
View ArticleCity unveils 40 winning names for O-Train vehicles
Today at Ben Franklin Place, Mayor Jim Watson, Transit Commission Chair Stephen Blais, Transportation Committee Chair Keith Egli, and Transportation Services General Manager John Manconi announced the...
View ArticlePlan now to register for spring and summer recreation programs
The Recreation eGuide and Mon Cyberguide francophone des loisirs for spring and summer programs are now available online at ottawa.ca. Choose from a wide variety of activities for all ages, including...
View ArticleSeasonal load restrictions to go into effect for heavy vehicles
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 5, seasonal load restrictions are in effect. Commercial vehicles or trailers with a gross vehicle weight in excess of five tonnes or 11,000 pounds per axle are...
View ArticleOsman Naqvi to receive Mayor’s City Builder Award
Mayor Jim Watson, Gloucester-South Nepean Ward Councillor, Michael Qaqish and Bay Ward Councillor, Mark Taylor will present the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Osman Naqvi on Wednesday, February 28 at...
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