City commemorates National Peacekeepers’ Day on August 9
Ottawa–National Peacekeepers’ Day is Saturday, August 9, and it honours all Canadian peacekeepers who have served or who are currently serving in peacekeeping operations around the world.The flags at...
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 ArticleChi Walking puts a healthy step forward in next week’s City Hall activities
Ottawa– Next week’s City Hall summer activities will be putting a unique foot forward when it presents a Chi Walking demonstration at noon on Tuesday, August 12, on Marion Dewar Plaza.Chi walking...
View ArticleTemporary closure of western Rideau River multi-use pathway
Ottawa– Starting Monday, August 11, the multi-use pathway along the west bank of the Rideau River will be closed in the vicinity of Hurdman Bridge due to construction on Highway 417. The pathway will...
View ArticleUpcoming ramp closures and lane reductions on Highways 417 and 174
Ottawa– Starting Friday, August 8, Hwy 417 will be reduced to two lanes in each direction between Nicholas Street and the Hwy 417/174 split from Friday evening at 9 p.m. until Monday morning at 6 a.m....
View ArticleConfederation Line tunnel construction reaches milestone
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson will host federal, provincial and local dignitaries to mark a significant milestone in the construction of the Confederation Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) tunnel.Date:...
View ArticleYoung women learn firefighting skills during Camp FFIT
Ottawa - Councillor Mark Taylor, Chair of Community and Protective Services Committee, and Ottawa Fire Services invites the media to see young women training in some of the duties of an Ottawa...
View ArticlePremier Wynne, MP Galipeau and Mayor Watson tour progress of Confederation...
Ottawa – Today, Premier Kathleen Wynne, Royal Galipeau, MP (Ottawa–Orléans) and Mayor Jim Watson toured the Confederation Line light rail transit (LRT) tunnel to witness the progress that has been made...
View ArticleTraffic detours planned near the Airport Parkway pedestrian/cycling bridge
Ottawa – From Wednesday, August 13 to Friday, August 15 there will be increased construction activity in the vicinity of the Airport Parkway pedestrian/cycling bridge that will result in temporary road...
View ArticleCumberland Street closed between Besserer Street and Rideau Street
Ottawa – Beginning Wednesday, August 13, Cumberland Street will be closed between Besserer Street and Rideau Street for approximately 4 weeks. Lane reductions will also occur on Cumberland Street...
View ArticleCity to officially open Lansdowne Park
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor David Chernushenko will be joined by Councillor Peter Hume, Chair of the Planning Committee, Bernie Ashe, CEO Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG), as...
View ArticleFree family fun this weekend at Lansdowne Park
Ottawa– The party at Lansdowne Park is only a few days away! Residents and families will want to join the celebration on Saturday, August 16, as the City hosts a community picnic and fair from 11 a.m....
View ArticleAirport Parkway closures postponed
Ottawa – The planned closures of the Airport Parkway, scheduled to begin today, have been re-scheduled due to inclement weather.A revised schedule of closures will be provided as soon as new...
View ArticleLane reductions planned on Highway 174
Ottawa– Starting Saturday, August 16, lane reductions will begin on the 174 reducing westbound traffic to one lane west of Blair Road to the Highway 417/174 split. The lane reductions will be in place...
View ArticleCity services to show their pride
Ottawa– The City of Ottawa will celebrate the start of Capital Pride Week with a rainbow-flag-raising tour of city facilities on Monday, August 18.Run in partnership with City of Ottawa services, this...
View ArticleTickets still available for this Sunday’s Savour Ottawa’s Harvest Table
Tickets are still available for Ottawa Harvest Table 2014 on Sunday, August 17, from noon to 2 p.m. at Brewer Park, beside the Ottawa Farmer’s Market.Ottawa’s finest chefs will use seasonal ingredients...
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 ArticleFitzroy Station Bridge Rehabilitation
Ottawa– Starting Monday, August 18, the Fitzroy Station Bridge over the Carp River will be closed for approximately 10 weeks for rehabilitation work.During this closure, Galetta Side Road will also be...
View ArticleOutdoor swimming season coming to a close
Ottawa - The City of Ottawa’s outdoor swimming season is coming to a close. As of Monday, August 18, beaches will no longer be supervised.BeachesLifeguards will be on duty at Ottawa’s five supervised...
View ArticleTraffic detours planned near the Airport Parkway pedestrian/cycling bridge
Ottawa – From Monday, August 18 to Wednesday, August 20 there will be increased construction activities in the vicinity of the Airport Parkway pedestrian/cycling bridge that will result in temporary...
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