Ticket holders can ride OC Transpo to get to and from RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest
Ottawa– OC Transpo is the best travel option for residents and visitors heading to Bluesfest this year, with frequent, direct service to LeBreton Flats from July 7 to 17.Bluesfest customers can ride...
View ArticleExcitement is not the only thing growing during this REDBLACKS season
Ottawa– Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor David Chernushenko, Chair of the City’s Environment Committee, Councillor Stephen Blais, Chair of the City’s Transit Commission, and Orleans Councillor Bob Monette...
View ArticleCity seeking public input on commemorative naming proposal
Ottawa - The City of Ottawa Commemorative Naming Committee is conducting public consultations on a naming proposal to: Name the reading room at the Greely Public Library, located at 1448 Meadow Drive,...
View ArticleCity to activate contingency plans in the event of a mail disruption
Ottawa– In the event of a labour disruption to Canada Post service on Friday, the City has developed contingency plans for residents and businesses that rely on mail service. Ontario WorksIn...
View ArticleREDBLACKS touchdowns will be converted to trees at Trim Park and Ride
Ottawa– As if you needed another reason to cheer on the Ottawa REDBLACKS, here is one more. For each touchdown the REDBLACKs score at TD Place Stadium this season, a tree will be planted at the OC...
View ArticleColonel By Drive northbound lanes from Daly Avenue to Rideau Street closed...
Ottawa– As part of the remediation of Rideau Street, and the services running under it, Bell Canada continues to work on underground telecommunication connections. To allow for these works to happen,...
View ArticleCycling advocate and ecological group win 2015 Bruce Timmermans Awards
Ottawa – Paul Clarke and EcoDistrict were recognized with 2015 Bruce Timmermans Awards today. The two winners received praise at today’s Transportation Committee for their outstanding commitment to...
View ArticleWhat’s going on in Ottawa this week
Ottawa– It’s Summer in the City and there’s a lot to do in and around Ottawa. Even if all you want to do is watch the UEFA Euro Cup final this Sunday, it’s more fun to visit a local restaurant and...
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 ArticleSection of Woodkilton Road closed for two weeks starting Monday
Ottawa– The City of Ottawa will excavate, demolish and replace a concrete bridge culvert on Woodkilton Road, in Dunrobin, over a period of two weeks starting Monday, July 11. Replacement of the...
View ArticleCity of Ottawa and Ottawa Champions baseball team invite residents to join in...
Ottawa– The City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Champions baseball team are inviting residents to remember popular local community builder Max Keeping, by filling the RCGT Park baseball stadium for the ball...
View ArticleOttawa Public Health advising residents to be vigilant during heat warning
Ottawa – Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is advising residents and visitors to take precautions during the hot weather expected this week. A heat warning has been issued by Environment and Climate Change...
View ArticleGirls + Skate 613 to receive City Builder Award; Mayor to present...
Ottawa– Mayor Jim Watson and Somerset Ward Councillor Catherine McKenney will present the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Girls+ Skate 613 at the start of the next City Council meeting. The Mayor’s City...
View ArticleBe “Sun Smart” – UV Index Advisory is in effect
Ottawa– Ottawa Public Health has issued an Ultraviolet (UV) Index Advisory for July 13, 2016. A UV index advisory is declared when a UV index of 10 or above is forecast. A very high or extreme UV...
View ArticleThree men receive Commendations for Bravery for their role in fire rescue
Ottawa– Mayor Jim Watson and Cumberland Ward Councillor Stephen Blais presented City of Ottawa Commendations for Bravery to realtor Geoff Walker and asphalting workers Owen Cole and Alex Deschamps at...
View ArticleGirls+ Skate 613 receives Mayor’s City Builder Award
Ottawa– Mayor Jim Watson and Somerset Ward Councillor Catherine McKenney presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to skateboarding organization Girls+ Skate 613 at today’s City Council meeting. Girls+...
View ArticleWhat’s going on in Ottawa this week
Ottawa– It’s Summer in the City and there’s a lot to do in and around Ottawa. Book your tickets for comedy, music and theatre shows at Centrepointe Theatres and Shenkman Arts Centre. Tickets are on...
View ArticleBest wishes to Ottawa’s Olympic athletes
Ottawa– Several of Canada’s Olympic athletes preparing to depart for Rio have a connection to Ottawa, whether they call the nation’s capital home, or they have trained or studied here. Ottawa...
View ArticlePedestrian and cycling bridge to be named in honour of Max Keeping at...
Ottawa– At 6:30 p.m. Saturday, officials of the City of Ottawa including Mayor Jim Watson, and management of the Ottawa Champions baseball team, will join the late broadcaster Max Keeping’s family on...
View ArticleSection of Stagecoach Road closed starting Monday
Ottawa– Starting Monday, July 18, Stagecoach Road will be closed between Dalmeny Road and Belmeade Road, to accommodate replacement of a drain culvert. The closure is expected to last until...
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