Franco-Ontarian flag celebrates its 44th anniversary
Join Mayor Jim Watson, in collaboration with l’Association des communautés francophones d’Ottawa, as he hosts a flag-raising ceremony in front of the Heritage Building to formally celebrate...
View ArticleAvery and Rowan Parkinson to receive Mayor’s City Builder Award
Mayor Jim Watson and Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward Councillor Rawlson King will present the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Avery Parkinson and Rowan Parkinson on Wednesday, September 25, at the start of the...
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Celebrating Franco-Ontarian Day
Today is Franco-Ontarian Day and this year marks the 44th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag.September 25 was declared as the annual date for Franco-Ontarian Day by the Legislative Assembly of...
View ArticleRowan and Avery Parkinson receive the Mayor’s City Builder Award
Mayor Jim Watson and Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward Councillor Rawlson King presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Rowan Parkinson and Avery Parkinson at City Council today, in recognition of their...
View ArticleFirst human case of West Nile virus reported in Ottawa
Ottawa Public Health has received lab notification of the first human case of West Nile virus infection in Ottawa for the 2019 West Nile virus season. Final lab confirmation is pending.On warm days,...
View ArticleCity to announce new deal brewed up with local retailer
Mayor Jim Watson will be joined by Councillor Allan Hubley, Chair of the Transit Commission, and Henry Assad, President and CEO, Happy Goat Coffee Company to announce the retailer that will be located...
View ArticleCouncil approves guidelines and timeline for 2020 budget
Council today approved guidelines and timelines for the 2020 draft budget, including a three-per-cent overall increase to the municipal tax rate.The three-per-cent increase would address the financial...
View ArticleCity spills the beans about new retailer on O-Train Confederation Line
Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Allan Hubley, Chair of the Transit Commission, and Henry Assad, President and CEO, Happy Goat Coffee Company, announced today that Happy Goat Coffee Company will be the new...
View ArticleDevelopment application fees to be paid by users instead of taxpayer
The City’s Planning Committee today approved changes to development application fees to ensure the City recovers the true cost of review and processing. The revised fee structure would also ensure that...
View ArticleCity renames studio theatre in honour of Les Lye
Please join Mayor Jim Watson, representatives from Meridian Credit Union and the family of Les Lye as the City renames the studio theatre inside the Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe the Les Lye Studio...
View ArticleTraffic impacts in Ottawa for the coming days - beginning Thursday, September 26
These upcoming projects will have the following impacts on Ottawa traffic:Climate Strike March– On Friday, September 27, traffic disruptions are expected between 11 am and 2 pm in the downtown core due...
View ArticleYour bus route is changing on Sunday, October 6
On Sunday, October 6, OC Transpo’s bus service will transform to align with O-Train Line 1. These are the biggest OC Transpo changes in Ottawa’s history. Most customers will be affected so we ask that...
View ArticleMeetings at Ottawa City Hall for the week of September 30, 2019
All public meetings are held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts, visit ottawa.ca/agendas or call...
View ArticleCity to commemorate Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day on...
The flags at all City of Ottawa sites will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, September 29 to commemorate Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day.Police and Peace...
View ArticleCity to host public forum on women and gender equity
Please join Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Theresa Kavanagh, Council’s first ever Liaison for Women and Gender Equity, and guest speaker Mercy Lawluvi, Executive Director of Immigrant Women Services...
View ArticleStudio theatre renamed in honour of Les Lye
The City, in partnership with Meridian Credit Union, renamed one of the theatres at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe the Les Lye Studio Theatre, in his honour.Mr. Lye was recognized for his acting and...
View ArticleSchedule changes for Thanksgiving Day
There will be schedule changes on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 14. Visit ottawa.ca for a complete list of impacts on the following services:Client servicesGarbage, green bin and recycling...
View ArticleReminder: Your bus route is changing on Sunday, October 6
On Sunday, October 6, OC Transpo’s bus service will transform to align with O-Train Line 1. These are the biggest OC Transpo changes in Ottawa’s history. Most customers will be affected so we ask that...
View ArticleNew to the O-Train? Here are 5 tips for your trip!
The O-Train’s Confederation Line is two-weeks old and whether you’ve been riding since day one, or you’re about to take your first trip, we’ve compiled a few tips for you to make the most out of your...
View ArticleCommittee approves update to flood mapping for rural areas
The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee today approved amendments to the Zoning By-law that update flood plain mapping in the City’s rural areas.The amendments would incorporate the latest...
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