Construction underway for West Transitway Extension
Ottawa –Construction is underway for a vital transit link for west-end residents, the West Transitway Extension. The project was celebrated today by Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Keith Egli, Chair of...
View ArticleGina LaPointe, CD receives Mayor’s City Builder Award
Ottawa– Mayor Jim Watson, Orléans Ward Councillor Bob Monette and Cumberland Ward Councillor Stephen Blais presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Gina LaPointe at today’s City Council meeting....
View ArticleBuilding a Caring and Affordable City
Ottawa – Earlier today, City Council tabled a balanced budget. Draft Budget 2017 is affordable, fiscally responsible and has a balanced plan to ensure the City operates within its means. Draft Budget...
View ArticleMayor Watson announces 2016 Order of Ottawa inductees and Brian Kilrea Award...
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson today announced the 15 residents who will be inducted into the Order of Ottawa this year, as well as the 2016 recipient of the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching....
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 ArticleSections of John Quinn Road and 9th Line Road closed November 14
Ottawa– John Quinn Road, between Mitch Owens Road and Parkway Road, as well as 9th Line Road, between Parkway Road and Cooper Hill Road, will be closed starting November 14 until mid-December to allow...
View ArticleMayor Watson to induct 2016 Order of Ottawa recipients and Brian Kilrea Award...
Ottawa –Mayor Jim Watson will present the Order of Ottawa for 2016 to 15 honoured recipients as well as the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching, at an induction ceremony on Thursday evening...
View ArticleChanges to overnight parking bans and fees
Ottawa– The City of Ottawa wants to remind residents that overnight parking bans and on-street parking fees have changed in the past year. Fee changesThe annual fee structure for on-street parking...
View ArticleMackenzie Avenue reduced to one lane
Ottawa– Motorists and cyclists are advised that Mackenzie Avenue has been reduced to one lane, between St. Patrick Street to the York Street pedestrian crossing, to allow for construction on the...
View ArticleMinor traffic disruptions expected during the 46th Santa Toy Parade
Ottawa - Along with toys and goodies, Santa Claus may be delivering minor traffic disruptions on Saturday, November 19, starting at 11 a.m. during the Help Santa Toy Parade. The City of Ottawa is...
View ArticleCity to cheer on REDBLACKS with flag-raising
Ottawa–Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Jody Mitic, the City of Ottawa’s Sports Commissioner, and representatives from the Ottawa REDBLACKS football club will raise the REDBLACKS flag at City Hall to...
View ArticleSocial Impact Awards recognize those who are making a difference
Ottawa– An Ottawa-based tea packaging and retail business that employs Syrian refugees and a volunteer-run charitable organization providing gently used household items to those in need are the...
View ArticleMayor Watson inducts Order of Ottawa recipients and the Brian Kilrea Award...
Mayor Jim Watson inducted 15 of Ottawa’s most outstanding residents into the Order of Ottawa during a ceremony this evening at Ottawa City Hall. Those inducted by Mayor Watson into the Order of Ottawa...
View ArticleMayor to host annual Christmas celebration at City Hall
Ottawa– Mayor Jim Watson will host the Mayor’s 16th Annual Christmas Celebration on Saturday, December 3 at Ottawa City Hall in support of the Ottawa Food Bank. Date: Saturday, December 3Time: 2 to 6...
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 ArticleCity preparing for snow
Ottawa–City road crews have begun to plow and salt roads and sidewalks due to snowfall forecast for Ottawa today and tomorrow. Residents are asked to exercise caution if driving, cycling or walking and...
View ArticleOverdose awareness campaign focuses on illicit drug use
Ottawa – Today, Ottawa Public Health (OPH), in partnership with The Ottawa Hospital, The Royal, Ottawa Paramedic Service, Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Carleton Pharmacist Association and Respect...
View ArticleFlags at half-mast in memory of former Councillor, Deputy Reeve and Mayor of...
The flags at the Gloucester South Community Centre will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, the day of the funeral service for Mr. Mitchell George (Mitch)...
View ArticleQueen Street lanes reopening tomorrow
Ottawa– Queen Street between Lyon Street and O’Connor Street will reopen to east- and westbound traffic starting Tuesday, November 22. This section of Queen Street has been operating as a one-way since...
View ArticleHog’s Back Road swing bridge closed Wednesday
Ottawa– On Wednesday, November 23, the Hog’s Back swing bridge will be closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for preventative maintenance. Traffic will be detoured to Heron Road or Hunt Club Road and traffic...
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