Seniors advocate Carol Burrows receives Mayor’s City Builder Award
Ottawa– Mayor Jim Watson and Ward Councillor Peter Clark presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Carol Burrows today for her five decades of advocacy for seniors’ rights and continuing volunteer...
View ArticleSnow Angels event celebrates neighbours helping neighbours
Ottawa – The City congratulated 48 Ottawa residents tonight during the inaugural Snow Angels Recognition Event held at Centrepointe Studio Theatre. A Snow Angel is a neighbour or friend who has...
View ArticleRestored Horticulture Building to open alongside Lansdowne Park art installation
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Mark Taylor, Chair of the Community and Protective Services Committee, and Councillor David Chernushenko will officially open the Horticulture Building and Moving...
View ArticleConstruction set to begin on Miracle League field
Ottawa - Mayor Jim Watson and David Gourlay, President of Miracle League of Ottawa, and the Desrochers family will host a groundbreaking ceremony for Ottawa’s first, and Canada’s second, Miracle League...
View ArticleMinister Baird, Mayor Watson agree to work together on light rail
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – John Baird, Minister Responsible for the National Capital Commission and Member of Parliament for Ottawa West-Nepean and His Worship, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson today issued the...
View ArticleInaugural ceremony for Mayor and Council
Ottawa - On December 1, the City of Ottawa’s new Mayor and Council will be sworn in at a ceremony held at Centrepointe Theatre.Date: Monday, December 1Time: Photo opportunity: Mayor and Council...
View ArticleAirport Parkway Pedestrian/Cycling Bridge to open
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Maria McRae will officially open the Airport Parkway Pedestrian/Cycling Bridge with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Event is rain or shine. Date: Saturday, November...
View ArticleSENS RINK of Dreams opens for the season
Ottawa– It’s time to dust off your skates for another season of great winter fun. The SENS RINK of Dreams is now open for skating at Ottawa City Hall, Marion Dewar Plaza. “I am pleased to officially...
View ArticleConstruction is underway for Ottawa’s own Miracle League Field
Ottawa – Ottawa is one step, and several shovels full of dirt, closer to having its first and Canada’s second Miracle League Field; a safe and accessible baseball field and playground for children with...
View ArticleCity seeking public input on three commemorative naming proposals
Ottawa - The City of Ottawa Commemorative Naming Committee is conducting public consultations on three separate naming proposals to:Rename the North Gower Bowling Alley as “Gerry Lines Bowling...
View ArticleNotice of special meeting
Ottawa– Pursuant to Subsection 14 (1) (a) of Procedure By-law 2006-462, a special City Council meeting called by His Worship Mayor Watson will be convened in Andrew S. Haydon Hall beginning at 10 a.m....
View ArticleUpcoming ramp closures and lane reductions on Highway 417
Ottawa– During the week of December 1 there will be off-peak lane reductions on Highway 417 in both directions between Metcalfe Street and the Highway 417/174 split. This section of the highway will be...
View ArticleLatest Lansdowne Park features include link to past and modern flair
Ottawa – The newly renovated, century-old Horticulture Building and a programmable art installation called Moving Surfaces were officially opened today at the new Lansdowne Park. Mayor Jim Watson,...
View ArticleSkating Court at Lansdowne Park to open for its first season
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor David Chernushenko will officially open the Skating Court at Lansdowne Park for the winter season with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.Date: Tuesday, December 2Time:...
View ArticleCity officially opens the Minto Recreation Complex – Barrhaven
Ottawa –Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Mark Taylor, Chair of the Community and Protective Services Committee, Councillor Jan Harder, and Michael Waters, CEO, The Minto Group, officially opened the new...
View ArticleAirport Parkway bridge opening makes city more accessible, welcoming
Ottawa – Ottawa’s reputation as a walking- and cycling-friendly city got another boost today with the opening of the Airport Parkway Pedestrian/Cycling Bridge. Mayor Jim Watson and River Ward City...
View ArticleNew City Council takes office
Ottawa - Mayor Jim Watson and 23 Councillors were sworn in at the Inaugural Ceremony of the 2014-2018 City of Ottawa Council at Centrepointe Theatre this evening. The Declaration of Office was...
View ArticleSkating Court at Lansdowne Park opens for its first season
Ottawa – The Skating Court at Lansdowne Park is now open for its first season. This is Ottawa’s third and newest refrigerated outdoor skating rink, joining the SENS RINK of Dreams and the rink at Ben...
View ArticleThe 30th annual 2014 OC Transpo / Loblaw Annual Christmas Food Drive
Ottawa – An Ottawa holiday tradition continues this weekend when our community’s spirit of giving and sharing hops on board for the 2014 OC Transpo/Loblaw Annual Christmas Food Drive. This annual event...
View ArticleNew #ottmusik program will benefit local musicians
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson and Bay Ward Councillor Mark Taylor will launch #ottmusik, a program that will benefit local musicians. Date: Thursday, December 4Time: 10 a.m.Location: Capital Rehearsal...
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