Upcoming ramp closures and lane reductions on Highways 417 and 174
Ottawa– Starting Sunday, March 16 until Sunday, March 23 there will be off-peak lane reductions on Highway 417 in both directions between Kent Street and the Highway 417/174 split and between Parkdale...
View ArticleNominations are now being accepted for the 2014 Order of Ottawa and the Brian...
Ottawa– The Order of Ottawa recognizes the professional achievements and outstanding service of exceptional Ottawa residents. This prestigious civic award honours up to 15 of Ottawa’s most deserving...
View ArticleEarly birds can register now for Tim Hortons Cleaning the Capital
Ottawa– The City of Ottawa and Tim Hortons are pleased to announce the annual Tim Hortons Cleaning the Capital campaign, which will take place from April 15 to May 15. Early-bird registration is now...
View Article2013 Customer Survey: Confidence in OC Transpo at highest levels in years
Ottawa – OC Transpo today released the results of its 2013 Customer Survey. Overall satisfaction for transit customers is at 80%, the highest level in five years. Here’s more detail of what the public...
View ArticleCity’s sledding hills closed for the season
Ottawa– The City of Ottawa has closed its 56 approved sledding hills for the season due to milder temperatures, which have resulted in unsafe conditions for sledding. The public is urged to keep...
View ArticleSeasonal load restrictions start for heavy vehicles serving Ottawa
Ottawa– Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday March 24, seasonal load restrictions are in effect. Commercial vehicles or trailers with a gross vehicle weight in excess of five tonnes or 11,000 lbs. per...
View ArticleExplore summer recreation options at Special Needs Camp Fair
Ottawa– The City of Ottawa and Special Finds invite residents with disabilities and their families to attend this year’s Special Needs Camp Fair. Summer programs offered in Ottawa and the surrounding...
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 ArticleEighth annual Francophone Rendezvous with the Mayor
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson will welcome the Francophone community during the 8th Annual Francophone Rendezvous with the Mayor on Tuesday morning at Ottawa City Hall.This year’s event will celebrate the...
View ArticleUpcoming ramp closures and lane reductions on Highways 417 and 174
Ottawa– Starting Sunday, March 23 until Sunday, March 30 there will be off-peak lane reductions on Highway 417 in both directions between Kent Street and the Highway 417/174 split and between Parkdale...
View ArticleOvernight closures on St. Laurent Boulevard at Highway 417
Ottawa– Starting Monday, March 24 until Friday, March 28 St. Laurent Boulevard will be closed in both directions between Lemieux Street and Tremblay Road at 15-minute intervals between 11 p.m. and 4...
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 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 ArticleMayor’s Annual Francophone Rendezvous marks 400th anniversary of the passage...
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson and 180 members of the Francophone community, this morning gathered to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the passage of Samuel de Champlain as well as the Francophone...
View ArticleTwo additional cases of measles confirmed in Ottawa
Ottawa– Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is investigating two additional cases of measles. The new cases, in an unimmunized child and an immunized adult, were contacts of a previous measles case. Cases such...
View ArticleSPECIAL MEETING NOTICE - Transit Commission
Ottawa - Pursuant to Subsection 82 (1) of Procedure By-law 2006-462, the Chair of the Transit Commission has called a Special Meeting of the Commission for Wednesday, March 26, 2014 in Andrew S....
View ArticleJohn Therien receives Mayor’s City Builder Award
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson, Ward Councillor Steve Desroches and Councillor Mathieu Fleury presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Mr. John Therien for his many years of dedication to making Vanier a...
View ArticleCommemorative street sign presented to family of Esdras Terrien, one of the...
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson and Ward Councillor Stephen Blais presented a commemorative street sign to the family of Pierre Esdras Terrien, one of the founders of LeDroit and a lifelong advocate for...
View ArticleCity staff recognized for commitment to ensuring inclusion for all
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson and City Manager Kent Kirkpatrick presented the City of Ottawa 2013 Diversity and Inclusion Awards at today’s City Council meeting. The seventh edition of these annual awards...
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