Take it Back! Keep Household Hazardous Waste out of the Landfill
Ottawa– The City of Ottawa is committed to helping residents dispose of their waste in the safest and most environmentally-friendly way and reminds residents that some of the waste in garages,...
View ArticleOttawa Fire Services will be knocking on doors June 2–9
Ottawa– Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) firefighters will be out in the community during the first week of June to encourage residents to install, test and ensure that smoke alarms in their homes are...
View ArticleBelfast Road closed between Tremblay Road and Coventry Road
Ottawa– Beginning Monday, June 2, the section of Belfast Road that crosses the 417 between Tremblay Road and Coventry Road will be closed for construction. Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are...
View ArticleUpcoming ramp closures and lane reductions on Highways 417 and 174
Ottawa– Starting Friday, May 30 Hwy 417 eastbound will be reduced to 2 lanes between Nicholas Street and the Hwy 417/174 split from 9 p.m. until Monday morning at 6 a.m. These full weekend lane...
View ArticleGladstone Street to close east of Elgin Street as construction continues
Ottawa– Beginning June 2, Gladstone Street will be closed for construction between Elgin Street and Cartier Street. Access will be maintained for residents. Work to replace the sewers and water main is...
View ArticleCity of Ottawa seeks to recover $4.6 million on Airport Parkway Pedestrian...
Ottawa– Today at the Finance and Economic Development Committee (FEDCO), Mayor Jim Watson announced that the City of Ottawa filed its claim against WSP Canada Inc., the company formerly known as...
View ArticleFood Aid Day, Mayor’s Rural Expo team up again to purchase local beef for...
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson and the Ottawa Food Bank Executive Director Michael Maidment are co-hosting the Food Aid Day barbecue and breakfast and the Mayor’s Rural Expo on June 6. Food Aid Day is now...
View ArticleCity seeking public input on a commemorative naming proposal
Ottawa - The City of Ottawa’s Commemorative Naming Committee is conducting public consultations on a proposal to name a room in the Kanata Seniors Centre at 2500 Campeau Drive the “Owen Prince Room.”...
View ArticleMayor Watson releases results of provincial issues questionnaire
Ottawa – On May 13, 2014, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson sent a provincial issues questionnaire to the Leaders of Ontario’s four main political parties. Today the Mayor released the responses that were...
View ArticleCity to celebrate National Health and Fitness Day
Ottawa– Residents of Ottawa are encouraged to get active for at least one hour this Saturday as the City declares June 7 as National Health and Fitness Day in Ottawa. In celebration of National Health...
View ArticleMayor Watson reminds residents: Tomorrow is Food Aid Day
Ottawa– Mayor Jim Watson reminds residents that tomorrow is the Food Aid Day Breakfast and Barbeque at Ottawa City Hall’s Marion Dewar Plaza from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.Food Aid Day is celebrating its tenth...
View ArticleGet involved in helping make Ottawa the place to be in 2017
Ottawa – Prior to this Sunday’s 2017 Ideas Forum,Mayor Jim Watson joined Councillors Rainer Bloess and Katherine Hobbs, Co-chairs of the Ottawa 2017 Task Force, at City Hall today launched the Ottawa...
View ArticleOpen house at City Hall to highlight City services
Ottawa– As part of Doors Open Ottawa, the City of Ottawa is hosting a public showcase called Meet your City Services, on Saturday, June 7, 2014. The interactive showcase will feature animated displays...
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 e-mail alerts or visit Public...
View ArticleEleven Ottawa children to be honoured for their use of 9-1-1
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa, in partnership with Bell Canada, will honour 11 young residents for their quick thinking, bravery and good judgment during emergency situations at the 16th Annual 9-1-1...
View ArticleTransit volume to be reduced on Transitway detour
Ottawa –OC Transpo will reduce the number of buses operating along the Scott/Albert Transitway detour by up to 18% during peak periods when the detour is in effect from 2016-2018. This detour is...
View ArticleCity to host business and community leaders for 2017 Ideas Forum
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson will be joined by Councillors Rainer Bloess and Katherine Hobbs, Co-Chairs of the Ottawa 2017 Task Force to host a discussion forum with business and community leaders to help...
View ArticleSawmill Creek Pedestrian and Cycling Pathway Opens Saturday
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson, River Ward Councillor Maria McRae and Councillor Keith Egli, Chair of the Transportation Committee announced that the Sawmill Creek Pedestrian/Cycling Pathway from...
View ArticleConstruction on Albert Street west of downtown begins Monday
Ottawa - Starting June 9, 2014, Albert Street will be under construction from City Centre Avenue to Booth Street. During the construction Albert Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction....
View ArticleUpcoming ramp closures and lane reductions on Highways 417 and 174
Ottawa– Starting Friday, June 6 Hwy 417 will be reduced to 2 lanes between Nicholas Street and the Hwy 417/174 split, in both directions, from 9 p.m. until Monday morning at 6 a.m. These full weekend...
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