Community gathers to share ideas and excitement for 2017 celebrations
Ottawa– Mayor Jim Watson joined Councillors Rainer Bloess and Katherine Hobbs, Co-chairs of the Ottawa 2017 Task Force, at City Hall today to host the Ottawa 2017 Ideas Forum. Residents, businesses,...
View ArticleRegister now for summer recreation fun
Ottawa– Don’t miss out on the fun this summer, register now for a City of Ottawa recreation program offered at our many locations throughout the city. The online Recreation eGuide and Mon guide...
View ArticleEleven children recognized at 9-1-1 Children’s Achievement Awards
Ottawa – Eleven of Ottawa’s most courageous and quick-thinking young residents were honoured at the City of Ottawa’s 16th annual 9-1-1 Children’s Achievement Awards, presented today at Ottawa City...
View ArticleStay cool at Ottawa pools, splash pads and beaches
Ottawa– Beat the heat this summer at City of Ottawa outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, splash pads and beaches. Outdoor pools and wading poolsAll outdoor pools will be open as of June 14. Wading...
View ArticleCity Hall summer activities takes its first step with Nordic Walk
Ottawa– The 2014 summer activities at City Hall will be kicking off with a free Nordic Walk from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10 at Marion Dewar Plaza. This is the first of four walking events...
View ArticleLane reductions start today on Fernbank Road at Shea Road
Ottawa – Starting June 9, 2014 Fernbank Road will be restricted to a single lane at Shea Road. This lane reduction is required as the City constructs a single-lane roundabout at the intersection. A...
View ArticlePhase two of Orléans Watermain Link East to commence today
Ottawa– Work will commence today on phase two of the Orléans watermain link, which involves watermain installation generally along the north side of Highway 174, between Montreal Road and Jeanne d’Arc...
View ArticleReminder that your final property tax bill payment is due
Ottawa - Ottawa property owners are reminded that the payment on the final property tax bill, which was mailed out in late May, is due on Thursday, June 19, 2014. You can pay your property tax bill...
View ArticleOff-peak lane reductions start tomorrow on St. Patrick Street
Ottawa – Starting June 11, 2014 work to resurface St. Patrick Street between King Edward Avenue and the Vanier Parkway will begin. In an effort to minimize traffic disruption in the area, lane...
View ArticleDoreen Lebano receives Mayor’s City Builder Award
Ottawa– Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Jan Harder presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Mrs. Doreen Lebano today for her outstanding contributions to public health as the event founder for the...
View ArticleCity highlights health services, financial leadership, standardized ticketing...
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson and City Manager Kent Kirkpatrick presented the 2014 City Manager’s Award for Excellence (CMAE) at today’s City Council meeting. The annual CMAE is comprised of four...
View ArticleCouncil approves additional asphalt repair equipment
Ottawa– City Council today approved seven new asphalt hot boxes and a new asphalt spray unit in a proactive move to repair potholes 12 months of the year. The new units will assist asphalt heated in...
View ArticleDevelopment charges to pay the costs of growth
Ottawa – City Council today approved new rates for Development Charges to fund growth in the City over the next 10 to 17 years.Development Charges pay for the growth-related portion of capital costs...
View ArticleWeekend closure of Highway 417 at Lees Avenue
Ottawa – Beginning in the evening on Saturday, June 21 Highway 417 will be fully closed in the eastbound direction from Metcalfe Street to the Vanier Parkway and in the westbound direction from Vanier...
View ArticleSeasonal bus service enhancement coming to Orléans
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Bob Monette and Councillor Shad Qadri, Vice Chair of the Transit Commission, will announce a seasonal bus service enhancement to benefit visitors to Petrie Island...
View ArticleLees Avenue over Highway 417 to be fully closed until September
Ottawa– Lees Avenue from Chapel Crescent to the Transitway will be fully closed as of Monday June 16, for approximately 13 weeks to replace the overpass over Highway 417. All vehicles, pedestrians and...
View ArticleCelebrate Father’s Day at City of Ottawa museums
Ottawa– It’s all about Dad this Sunday as the City of Ottawa’s five museums celebrate Father’s Day, June 15. Each museum has special events planned that will let you pay tribute to dad while spending...
View ArticleAccessAbility Day in Ottawa to set stage for International Summit on...
Ottawa– The City of Ottawa will hold its eleventh annual AccessAbility Day event in partnership with Carleton University’s International Summit on Accessibility 2014 that runs from July 12 to 15 at the...
View ArticleWater Roundtable set to engage residents on water issues
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa’s first Water Roundtable will take place at City Hall, hosted by Councillor Maria McRae, Chair of the City’s Environment Committee. The Water Roundtable will engage...
View ArticleCity presents “Meet Your City Services” dedicated to older adults
Ottawa– The City of Ottawa is providing an opportunity for older adults to explore the various city services that are available to them. Information booths will be set up on Wednesday, June 18 from...
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