Tag: Mayor Jim Watson
Stittsville celebrates our dedicated volunteers
Returning this year, and for the first time, the annual Stittsville Volunteer Awards were held virtually on June 3rd. This year’s nominated volunteers are all deserving of recognition.
OPEN LETTER: 5000 Robert Grant bylaw amendment
The significant opposition to this proposal has not been given the consideration that it deserves.
Mayor Jim Watson addresses the newly imposed ‘stay at home’ order
Mayor Jim Watson released the following statement for the residents of Ottawa in follow-up to Ontario Premier Ford’s 28-day ‘Stay At Home’ order…
Stittsville Business Association not enthusiastic with proposed small business tax sub-class
A tax deferral program for small businesses this year would have been preferred says Allan Ryan, President of the Stittsville Business Association…
Mayor Watson to host interfaith service on COVID-19 anniversary
On the anniversary of the first death in Ottawa from the COVID-19 virus, Mayor Jim Watson will host an interfaith service to honour all City of Ottawa residents who have lost their lives to COVID-19.
Mayor Watson highlights a year of Resilience and Determination
Mayor Jim Watson reflected on a year of hardship and sacrifices in his 2021 State of the City Address, but also one that helped put things in perspective; one that brought out the best in many of our residents…
Local support has never been more essential than now for Stittsville businesses
With the Provincial restrictions having been extended until at least February 11, it is crucial that residents support our local business and restaurant community of Stittsville. Already in a precarious position…
Mask up or face the consequences – OC Transpo
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, at a media event on Friday, strongly emphasized, “No more warnings. As of Tuesday, no mask, no ride, and you will be issued a ticket.”
Virtual town hall with Mayor Jim Watson – Economic recovery planning
The City of Ottawa is holding a virtual town hall on Ottawa’s economic recovery planning amid COVID-19 on Friday, May 29 at 1:00 pm. Members of the business community and…
Ottawa introduces business toolkit for reopening safely
(Dr. Vera Etches, Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health) The City of Ottawa has developed a business reopening toolkit, in consultation with Ottawa Public Health, to help businesses answer critical questions…
Parks opening up with limited use and electricity rate relief extended
(Bell Rotary Peace Park. Photo: Barry Gray) Premier Doug Ford has announced that the emergency electricity rate relief for families, farms and small businesses is being extended until May 31, 2020. Customers…
City holding virtual town hall on COVID-19 – April 9, 2020
The City of Ottawa invites all residents to participate in the April 9 virtual Town Hall to address emerging concerns and questions on the COVID-19 pandemic. The town hall will…
What is essential – changes coming into effect April 4 at midnight
(COVID-19 cell structure. Photo: Martin Sanchez, Unsplash) More workplaces are to close effective at 11:59 on April 4 says the Ontario Government to fight the beast we know as Coronavirus.…
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…
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…