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Ottawa – The first winter overnight parking ban is in effect tonight between 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. across Ottawa. This overnight parking ban will remain in effect until the City announces it has been lifted.   Important information about changes to winter overnight parking bans During an...

Good Morning, The following is an update from the City of Ottawa Public Works department on the snow removal plans for today:   We currently have 10 -12 cm down across the City transportation network and expecting an additional 10 to 12 cm of snow throughout the day, ending...

December 28th winter advisory from city staff: A winter storm of approx. 30 cm +/- of snow is forecasted to start at 11 pm tonight and last about 24 hours with blowing snow (sustained 25 km/h winds with gust of 45 km/h) throughout the event. Temperatures...

Ottawa – Registration is now open for anyone who thinks snowshoes, snow sculptures or touchdowns will be part of their Winterlude experience in 2016. The annual winter festival will be held between January 29 and February 15 and registration is now open for many of...

Ottawa - The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for Friday, December 25, Saturday, December 26 and Friday, January 1. Recreation Services: Sens Rink of Dreams, located on Marion Dewar Plaza at Ottawa City Hall, is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11...

I would like to share with you the following project status update for the Prince of Wales Culvert received from city officials.  Some significant progress been made since their last progress report on Oct 30. Cycle safety improvement measures at the intersection of POW Drive and Fisher...

On the recommendations of Councillors Jeff Leiper and Riley Brockington, a public meeting will be held to discuss RioCan’s future vision for the Westgate Shopping Centre. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 16th 2015 between 6:00pm to 8:00 pm in the Ottawa Room at...

I would like to provide residents with the following update on the the Walkley Road Bridge repairs. Significant delays by the contractor have resulted in this project missing its November 30 completion target.  Although the quality of the work completed to date has been done to...

Here in River Ward, we are lucky to have the Mooney's Bay Ski School in the heart of our community.  They offer classes for young and old, beginner to advanced.  I am happy to share with you the Ski Centre's printable brochure at the following...

Ottawa –There is a new tool on ottawa.ca this winter that will help Ottawa residents know when a City plow will clear their snow-covered residential street. Called Where Is My Plow, the web tool allows you to enter your home address and find  the estimated time...