City warns residents of phoney water sales pitches
Ottawa - The City of Ottawa warns residents to be vigilant of door-to-door salespeople making false claims about the quality of City drinking water. The City has received complaints from residents who...
View ArticleWhat’s going on in Ottawa this week
Ottawa– It’s Spring in the City and there’s a lot to do in and around Ottawa, especially now that the Canadian Tulip Festival is here, until May 23, with many events taking place at Lansdowne Park....
View ArticleCity to honour Hélène Campbell with renaming of road in Barrhaven
Ottawa– Barrhaven Councillor Jan Harder will host the unveiling of the new street sign marking Hélène Campbell Road, on Friday, May 20. Guests will include Mayor Jim Watson, MPP Lisa MacLeod and...
View ArticleRegistration now open for Tourism Summit on May 30
Ottawa– The City of Ottawa and Ottawa Tourism, in partnership with the Economic Club of Canada, will hold a Tourism Summit on May 30, bringing together tourism experts, stakeholders, businesses, and...
View ArticleSeniors can get tickets for a Canada Day breakfast with the Mayor
Ottawa– Tickets are now available for the Mayor’s Canada Day Celebration for Seniors, which will take place on Friday, July 1 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Returning to the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park...
View ArticleRoyal swans to be released along Rideau River
Ottawa– Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Diane Deans, Chair of Community and Protective Services, and Capital Ward Councillor David Chernushenko will open the gates to release the Royal swans into 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 email alerts or visit...
View ArticleBronson/Colonel By ramp closures overnight Tuesday and Wednesday
Ottawa– To accommodate final paving, the ramps that joining Colonel By Drive and Bronson Avenue will be closed overnight, as follows:The eastbound/westbound Colonel By Drive off-ramp to southbound...
View ArticleCity youth receive 2016 Young at Art Awards
Ottawa– The City of Ottawa recognized participants of Young at Art 2016 with awards this evening at Centrepointe Theatre. Mayor Jim Watson was among the presenters, along with sponsors, and members of...
View ArticlePublic consultation on Richmond Road area community improvements
Ottawa– The City of Ottawa invites residents to provide feedback on community improvements being planned for the Richmond Road area. Part of this work is being done in preparation for Stage 2 of light...
View ArticleMayor Jim Watson and Councillor Michael Qaqish to host Syrian refugee welcome...
Ottawa– Media are invited to attend a celebration welcoming Syrian refugees to Ottawa hosted by Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Michael Qaqish, Special Liaison for Refugee Resettlement. This ticketed...
View ArticleWhat’s going on in Ottawa this week
Ottawa– It’s Spring in the City and there’s a lot to do in and around Ottawa. Looking ahead:Doors Open Ottawa takes place next weekend, June 4 and 5, at 130 locations citywideThe City of Ottawa...
View ArticleCity and Ottawa Tourism to hold Tourism Summit
Ottawa– The City of Ottawa and Ottawa Tourism, in partnership with the Economic Club of Canada, will hold a Tourism Summit on May 30, delivering on a key component of the City’s economic development...
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...
View ArticleIntermittent lane closures on eastbound Highway 174 near Trim Road
Ottawa– Roadwork to repair and resurface the eastbound lanes of Highway 174 just west of Trim Road will be underway from Monday May 30 to Friday June 3, requiring intermittent lane closures. The work...
View ArticleHelpful information to help you set your course this busy weekend
Ottawa– This weekend has a full slate of events for the entire family. The events in the centre core may result in some delays for motorists. So, the City of Ottawa is providing some helpful...
View ArticleOttawa Public Health advising residents to be vigilant this weekend during...
Ottawa – Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is advising residents to take precautions during hot weather expected this weekend. A Special Weather Statement for early summer heat has been issued by Environment...
View ArticlePreliminary work on Mackenzie Avenue improvements begins Monday
Ottawa– Preliminary work starts Monday on Mackenzie Avenue between Murray Street and Rideau Street, to prepare for improvements to the street that include new cycling infrastructure and modifications...
View ArticleSyrian refugees officially welcomed to Ottawa at celebratory event
Ottawa– Syrian refugees received a warm welcome today from Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Michael Qaqish, Special Liaison for Refugee Resettlement, as part of a celebration of their arrival in Ottawa...
View ArticleCity to celebrate smoke-free advocate Heather Crowe with park rededication...
Ottawa– On World No Tobacco Day, Deputy Mayor Mark Taylor, Councillor Shad Qadri, Chair of the Ottawa Board of Health, Councillor Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward, along with Ottawa Public Health and...
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