Mayor's State of the City Address
Delivered by Mayor Jim Watson to Ottawa City Council.Good morning and Happy New Year.This morning, I want to speak about where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going as a city.Because what...
View ArticleNicole Fortier receives Mayor’s City Builder Award
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson and Ward Councillor Stephen Blais, today presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Ms. Nicole Fortier for her outstanding service to Ottawa’s francophone community in...
View ArticleMarch Break camps offer adventures in your neighbourhood
Ottawa – School will be out from March 10 to 14 for March Break and the City is offering a week of fun-filled activities with over 100 action-packed camps in sports, arts, swimming and more.Register...
View ArticleRBC to offer free public skating to help residents stay active
Ottawa – Residents can enjoy free public skating on weekends at local arenas, thanks to a commitment from RBC. The City and RBC today announced a new sponsorship agreement that will help the Ottawa...
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 26 until Sunday, February 2, 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 ArticleConstruction on Elgin Street at Isabella Street Resumes Monday
Ottawa– On Monday, January 27, work will resume on Elgin Street at Isabella Street for the replacement of a combined sewer. The right northbound lane on Elgin Street will be closed intermittently to...
View ArticleOttawa Public Health upgrades to a Frostbite Warning
Ottawa - Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has issued a Frostbite Warning to advise residents to take appropriate precautions before going outside and to encourage homeless people to seek shelter indoors....
View ArticleOttawa Public Health encourages parents to Have That Talk for mental health
Ottawa– Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is pleased to launch a mental health video campaign to help parents discuss mental health with their child or teen. The Have That Talk campaign offers a video series...
View ArticleCity and Tim Hortons announce 2013 Cleaning the Capital results
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Keith Egli, Chair of the Transportation Committee, and Kelly MacNaull of Tim Hortons, will celebrate the achievements of 2013 Tim Hortons Cleaning the Capital...
View ArticleCity Hall’s Winterlude activities celebrates Ottawa’s wintry present and past
Ottawa – During Winterlude, City Hall is the place to celebrate Ottawa’s wintry present and past. Winterlude activities run every weekend from January 31 to February 17.One of this year’s free...
View ArticleCity and Tim Hortons celebrate 2013 Cleaning the Capital contributors
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Keith Egli, Chair of the Transportation Committee and Kelly MacNaull of Tim Hortons, celebrated the efforts of 2013 Tim Hortons Cleaning the Capital participants...
View ArticleCity announces Better Neighbourhood Program’s winning submissions
Ottawa – The City’s Neighbourhood Connection Office has announced the three winning submissions in the Better Neighbourhoods Program for 2014. The three successful entries were chosen from 30...
View ArticleEastbound Rideau Street lane closure between Sussex and William
Ottawa– Beginning February 3, the eastbound transit/taxi only lane on Rideau Street between Sussex Drive and William Street will be closed. This lane closure is required for Cadillac Fairveiw’s Rideau...
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 ArticleTemporary lane closures resume on Sussex Drive
Ottawa– Beginning Monday, February 3 intermittent lane reductions will begin on Sussex Drive, between St. Patrick Street and King Edward Avenue. Sewer and watermain work will commence on Sussex Drive...
View ArticleUpcoming ramp closures and lane reductions on Highways 417 and 174
Ottawa– Starting Sunday, February 2 until Sunday, February 9, 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 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 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 ArticleConfederation Line tunnel construction reaches ten percent milestone
Ottawa – Mining of the 2.5 kilometre tunnel for the Confederation Line Light Rail Transit project is proceeding on time and on budget with 10% of the tunnel excavation now complete.At the West Portal...
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