Protect young children with the flu shot
Ottawa– As part of Ottawa Health Day, Dr. Isra Levy, Medical Officer of Health and Mr. Alex Munter, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) announced...
View ArticleSwim tickets make the perfect Halloween treat
Ottawa– Give the ghosts and goblins at your door a treat that is sure to make a splash this Halloween.During the month of October, the City of Ottawa is offering Trick or Swim tickets as a healthy and...
View ArticleWaste Reduction Week events help divert waste
Ottawa– Next week, communities across Canada will mark Waste Reduction Week, promoting efforts to divert waste from landfills. In recognition of this, the City of Ottawa has proclaimed October 20 to 26...
View ArticleCity to honour local book writers
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa will announce the recipients of the 2014 Ottawa Book Awards and Prix du livre d’Ottawa on Wednesday, October 22 at the Shenkman Arts Centre. Awards in the categories of...
View ArticleSignificant traffic delays in Kanata and Ottawa West
Ottawa – As a result of heavy traffic volumes in the west end, residents can expect significant delays in the area all day Friday and throughout the weekend and are encouraged to plan ahead.Fans...
View ArticleUpcoming ramp closures and lane reductions on Highways 417 and 174
Ottawa– Residents are advised of the following lane reductions and ramp closures on Highway 417 and Highway 174: Anticipated Lane Reductions Highway 417 will be reduced to two lanes in each direction...
View ArticleStittsville road closures for the 9RUNRUN
Ottawa – The 9 RUNRUN™, Ottawa’s Emergency Services Run, will take place this Saturday in Stittsville.This charity event features 2 kilometre, 10 kilometre and one-half marathon runs that will result...
View ArticleBoil Water Advisory in effect for 200 addresses in Blackburn Hamlet
Ottawa – Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has issued a Boil Water Advisory for approximately 200 water users in Blackburn Hamlet. The advisory is in effect until further notice.The advisory is in effect for...
View ArticleMunicipal voting day is only one week away
Ottawa– One week from today, Ottawa electors will be making their mark to select one Mayor, 23 Councillors, and 37 School Board Trustees to help guide their city for the next four years.The City of...
View ArticleBoil Water Advisory for Glen Park area in Blackburn Hamlet has been lifted
Ottawa – Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has lifted the boil water advisory affecting approximately 200 addresses in the Blackburn Hamlet area. The advisory was in effect for all the addresses on the...
View ArticleIntersection at Woodroffe and Prince of Wales permanently closed
Ottawa– As of Wednesday, October 22, the Woodroffe Avenue and Prince of Wales Drive intersection is permanently closed and through traffic will no longer be permitted. Motorists can access both roads...
View ArticleCity honours Corporal Nathan Cirillo
Ottawa – Flags at all City facilities will be flown at half-mast to honour the life and service of Corporal Nathan Cirillo, of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's), who...
View ArticleRestricted traffic access in the downtown core
Ottawa– The following closures are in effect in the vicinity of the War Monument:Wellington Street is closed from O’Connor Street to Mackenzie Avenue; and,Elgin Street is closed between Queen Street...
View ArticleBook of Remembrance to honour Corporal Nathan Cirillo
Ottawa– A Book of Remembrance is available for residents who wish to pay tribute to Corporal Nathan Cirillo, of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's), who gave his life...
View ArticleOttawa Municipal Election voting places open for 10 hours on Monday
Ottawa– All eligible electors are reminded that all 334 voting places for the 2014 Ottawa Municipal Election, excluding certain polls located in long-term care and seniors’ residences will be open...
View ArticlePrince of Wales from Crestway to Fallowfield to be closed this weekend
Ottawa - This weekend, from Friday October 24 at 7 p.m. until Monday, October 27 at 6 a.m., Prince of Wales Drive from Crestway Drive to Fallowfield Road will be closed to allow construction crews to...
View ArticlePhoto opportunity at Voting Day poll
Ottawa– The City of Ottawa will be holding a photo opportunity on Voting Day, Monday, October 27 at the voting place located at the Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre. The 334 voting places across the...
View ArticlePreston Street closed at Albert Street
Ottawa– Beginning on Saturday, October 25, Preston Street will be closed at Albert Street. This closure is necessary for sewer and road construction work. Preston Street is expected to be reopened by...
View ArticleTrick or Treat with the Mayor in support of the Ottawa Food Bank’s Baby...
Ottawa -Mayor Jim Watson will host the eighth annual Mayor’s Halloween party this Saturday in support of the Ottawa Food Bank’s Baby Supply Cupboard. Trick or Treat with the Mayor provides safe...
View ArticleConstruction at three access ramps to Highway 174 starts Monday
Ottawa– Starting Monday, October 27, lanes will be narrowed on access ramps to Highway 174 at Blair Road and Montreal Road to replace three culverts, but the ramps will remain open during construction....
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