Surplus sponsorship funding from Mayor’s Christmas Celebration results in...
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson will offer the surplus of corporate sponsorship funds from the Mayor’s 13th Annual Christmas Celebration, which totals $5,172, to the Ottawa Food Bank.Because of the...
View ArticleOC Transpo makes holiday and winter schedule adjustments
Ottawa - OC Transpo is the safe and reliable way to go during the holidays and will once again offer free service after 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve on OC Transpo and Para Transpo. OC Transpo will operate...
View ArticleSpecial Advisory: Winter Overnight Parking Restriction in Effect
Ottawa– Due to weather conditions, overnight parking restrictions are in effect tonight from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. across Ottawa. This overnight parking restriction will remain in effect until the City...
View ArticleRideau Street re-opens between Chapel Street and the Cummings Bridge
Ottawa–Rideau Street has fully re-opened to two way traffic between Chapel Street and the Cummings Bridge. This is the final section of the Rideau Street Renewal project, a $28.9 million initiative to...
View ArticleSpecial Advisory: Overnight Parking Restriction Lifted
Ottawa– The overnight parking restriction is now lifted for the City of Ottawa. Be in the know about snowFollow us on Twitter @ottawacity to receive updates or subscribe to our electronic e-mail...
View ArticleReminder: Free OC Transpo service returns on New Year’s Eve
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa wants to remind residents that service will be free on OC Transpo and Para Transpo after 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.OC Transpo will operate a reduced weekday service on...
View ArticleNomination papers for 2014 municipal elections available January 2
Ottawa– Starting January 2, Nomination Papers and candidate information will be available on ottawa.ca /vote. Individuals wishing to run for the offices of Mayor, City Councillor and school board...
View ArticleOttawa Public Health extends Frostbite Warning to Friday
Ottawa - Ottawa Public Health (OPH) issued a Frostbite Warningon January 1to advise residents to take appropriate precautions before going outside and to encourage homeless people to seek shelter...
View ArticleNow is the time to register for winter classes
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa is helping residents fulfill their New Year’s resolutions and start 2014 in a fun and active way. Thousands of classes are starting soon at City recreation and culture...
View ArticleUpcoming ramp closures and lane reductions on Highways 417 and 174
Ottawa– Starting Monday, January 6 until Saturday, January 11 there will be off peak lane reductions on Highway 417 in both directions between Nicholas Street and the Hwy 417-174 split. In addition...
View ArticleNew flu vaccine clinics added
Ottawa– To provide even more options for residents who want to protect themselves and their loved ones against the seasonal flu, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has added two new flu vaccine clinics this...
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– Starting Sunday, January 12 until Sunday, January 19 there will be off peak lane reductions on Highway 417 in both directions between Nicholas Street and the Highway 417/174 split. In addition...
View ArticleMinimal Traffic Impacts Planned on Airport Parkway this Week
Ottawa– From Tuesday, January 14, 2014 until Thursday, January 16, 2014 a crane and bucket lift will be used to conduct on-site visual research in the vicinity of the Airport Parkway Pedestrian...
View ArticleO-Train one-day closure on January 19
Ottawa– O-Train service will be suspended for only one day from Sunday, January 19 at 12:30 a.m. to Monday, January 20 at 5:30 a.m., in order to connect new underground signal cables as part of the...
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 ArticleUpcoming ramp closures and lane reductions on Highways 417 and 174
Ottawa– Starting Sunday, January 19 until Sunday, January 26, there will be off peak lane reductions on Highway 417 in both directions between Nicholas Street and the Highway 417/174 split. In addition...
View ArticleAs temperatures continue to fall, Ottawa Public Health upgrades to a...
Ottawa - Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has issued a Frostbite Warningto advise residents to take appropriate precautions before going outside and to encourage homeless people to seek shelter indoors. This...
View ArticleSmoke-Free Champions recognized at Board of Health Meeting
Ottawa - To launch National Non-Smoking Week, the Ottawa Board of Health recognized Ottawa Community Housing and the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health as Smoke-Free Champions for their contribution...
View ArticleMayor Watson to deliver 2014 State of the City address
Ottawa– Mayor Jim Watson will deliver his annual State of the City address at the beginning of the City Council meeting on Wednesday morning.Date: Wednesday, January 22Time: 10 a.m.Location: Andrew...
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