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Mayor declares COVID-19 state of emergency for Ottawa
In parallel to Premier Doug Ford’s March 23rd announcement on the shut-down of non-essential services, Mayor Jim Watson today declared a state of emergency for the City of Ottawa due…
Claude Bennett our city’s true Ottawa boy passes away
On Friday, March 20, Ottawa’s own, Claude Bennett slipped away at the Ottawa Heart Institute. Born September 19, 1936, he was 83. He attended the High School of Commerce and…
City working to support vulnerable residents and food banks
The City of Ottawa established a Human Services Task Force to ensure the emerging needs of the community are being responded to. In addition to representatives from city departments and…
Changes to city in-person services to help prevent spread of COVID-19
The City of Ottawa is making changes to in-person services effective immediately In response to the Government of Ontario’s emergency declaration, and to help protect the public from COVID-19. Emergency and essential…
City supporting small business through COVID to help diminish losses
(Mayor Jim Watson at COVID-19 press conference, March 2020. Photo: City of Ottawa) “Through these very challenging times, we must come together to find ways to support Ottawa’s small businesses,…
COVID-19 has cancellations/closures coming in at a rapid pace – city facilities closed
As the wave of COVID-19 has reached our region, there are several local events including in Ottawa proper that have been cancelled. Stittsville Central will do our utmost to keep…
Unprecedented action taken by Council to address LRT issues
The LRT Confederation Line has proven problematic prior to and since its launch in September 2019 — it has taken six months to come to this. Ottawa Council today voted at…
Public input being sought for Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
The City wants to hear about the community safety and well-being issues that matter most to you and are asking all residents to assist in shaping the new Community Safety…
Paint It Up 2020 returning for another year
(Paint It Up Mural created at the Robert E Wilson Public School – Photo: Crime Prevention Ottawa) Do you know any youth who wish to express their artistic talent in a…
Presentation – living with coyotes in an urban environment
As part of the Wildlife Strategy, the City of Ottawa initiated a Wildlife Speaker Series to increase residents’ knowledge and appreciation of wildlife, and promote coexistence through understanding and respect.…
January 24 deadline for city to receive comments on Master Transportation Plan
Ottawa has grown into a city of one million residents. Over the next 25 years, that number is expected to grow to more than 1.4 million. With that kind of…
Head’s Up – Update on O-Train Line 1 shortage of trains
The following press release was sent from the City of Ottawa on behalf of John Manconi, General Manager, Transportation Services Department. In anticipation of a continuing shortage of trains on…
Ottawa and insurers accept civil responsibility for January 2019 bus crash
It has taken a year and a request from Mayor Jim Watson for City Solictor, David White, to address the questions of claims that arose from the tragic January 11,…
Tree Protection By-law included in climate change master plan for Ottawa
(Ottawa’s Climate Emergency protest in April 2019. Photo: Flickr) The Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management (SCEPWWM) has approved the new Climate Change Master Plan and is recommending…
One year can make a difference in life
(Photo: Barry Gray) One year ago today Glen Gower was sworn in as the Councillor bringing a fresh voice for Stittsville to City Hall. The campaign win against an incumbent…