Returning travellers from three West African countries asked to contact...
Ottawa– Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is asking that all persons who have recently travelled from the West African countries of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone or who believe they have been in contact...
View ArticleCity to honour local authors
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson will announce the recipients of the 2014 Ottawa Book Awards and Prix du livre d’Ottawa on Wednesday, November 12 at the Shenkman Arts Centre. Awards in the categories of...
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 ArticleTips and services to help you find a snow removal contractor
Ottawa– The City of Ottawa provides a number of tips and services to help residents with the clearing of snow from their walkways and driveways. The Snow Go Program helps seniors and persons with...
View ArticleCity receives prestigious award for new transportation plan
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa was recognized today by the Ontario Professional Planners Institute with a 2014 Award for Excellence for its new Transportation Master Plan. The Transportation Master Plan...
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 ReductionsDuring the week of November 10:There will be off-peak lane...
View ArticleGladstone Avenue partially reopens today between Bank Street and Elgin Street
Ottawa– Today, on Gladstone Avenue, between Bank Street and Elgin Street, one lane in each direction has reopened to vehicular and cycling traffic. OC Transpo bus route 14 has also been reinstated to...
View ArticleMayor Watson to outline Ottawa’s 2014 successes and future plans at 3rd...
Ottawa - Mayor Jim Watson will join civic and business leaders at the 3rd Annual Economic Outlook luncheon to discuss Ottawa’s economic successes of the past year and review upcoming economic...
View ArticleOld Montreal Road to close for culvert replacement
Ottawa– Work will commence on Wednesday, November 12 to replace a culvert on Old Montreal Road in Cumberland, east of Quigley Hill Road. During the construction period, the section of Old Montreal Road...
View ArticleNew transit station and bus-only lanes opening in Barrhaven
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Steve Desroches will announce the completion of a new transit station and bus-only lanes in Barrhaven. Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2014Time: 10:00...
View ArticleMayor Watson outlines Ottawa’s 2014 successes and future plans at 3rd Annual...
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson praised the success of Invest Ottawa and emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to make Ottawa an inviting place for business investment at the 3rd Annual Economic...
View ArticleNew transit station and bus-only lanes to provide improved service for...
Ottawa – Barrhaven and Riverside South residents can now take advantage of more convenient transit options and rapid transit connections, with the newly-opened Beatrice Station and Chapman Mills...
View ArticleUpdate on winter construction activities
Ottawa – Councillor Keith Egli, Chair of the Transportation Committee, will host a technical briefing to provide an outlook on winter construction activities and anticipated mobility impacts. City...
View ArticleCity announces Ottawa Book Award and Prix du livre d’Ottawa recipients
Ottawa - Three local writers were honoured with the prestigious Ottawa Book Award and Prix du livre d’Ottawa tonight at the Shenkman Arts Centre. David O’Meara, Paul Wells and Philippe Bernier Arcand...
View ArticleMayor Watson announces 2014 Order of Ottawa inductees
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson today announced the 15 residents who will be inducted into the Order of Ottawa this year, as well as the 2014 recipient of the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching....
View ArticleWildlife Speaker Series topic and contest are for the birds
Ottawa– The City is holding a photography contest in conjunction with the upcoming Wildlife Speaker Series event. Winter is for the Birds, the fourth and final event in this series, takes place on...
View ArticleOttawa’s Fire Chief announces retirement
Ottawa – After countless honours spanning an illustrious 35-year career, Ottawa Fire Services Chief, John deHooge, has announced he will retire on January 31, 2015. He has led the department since his...
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 email alerts or visit Public...
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 ReductionsDuring the week of November 17:There will be off-peak lane...
View ArticleMayor to host annual Christmas celebration at City Hall
Ottawa– Mayor Jim Watson will host the Mayor’s 14th Annual Christmas Celebration on Saturday, December 6 at Ottawa City Hall in support of the Ottawa Food Bank. Date: Saturday, December 6Time: 2 to 6...
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