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Ottawa - The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for Colonel By Day, Monday, August 1. Client services: Ottawa City Hall and all seven Client Service Centres, including the Government Service Centre located at 110 Laurier Avenue West, will be closed. Business...

Road closures during the Ottawa Triathlon Ottawa – The Ottawa Triathlon will take place on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24. Motorists should expect road closures along the race route, which includes Colonel By Drive, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Preston Street south of Carling Avenue, Prince...

Site Plan Proposal for 1400 Carling Avenue Applicant’s Proposal The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan application to amend the existing Site Plan approval to provide a public amenity area at the corner of Carling Avenue and Meath Street. Proposal Details The property is located at the...

Applications for the Ottawa Civic Events Funding are now available!  - APPLY NOW - 2017 will be a year of big, bold, authentic and moving festivities, as Canadians mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation. And we want you and your neighbours to team up to create exciting celebrations in...

Secondary Dwelling units in Accessory Structures Zoning Study (Coach Houses)  Overview and Timelines Project consultation activities are planned as part of the study process until late summer/early fall 2016. The City is undertaking a zoning study that will determine the appropriate zones and standards to permit secondary dwelling...

Ottawa Public Health has announced the release of the public consultation survey on enhancing harm reduction services in Ottawa. This survey presents an opportunity for community partners and members of the public to tell Ottawa Public Health their thoughts on enhancing harm reduction services in...

At the Transportation Committee meeting of July 7, 2016 regarding the Winter Operations Review, members of the Transportation Committee supported a motion to amend a report recommendation and keep the snow clearing threshold to 7cm (status quo). As a result of the amended report, the...

In the event of a labour disruption to Canada Post service on Friday, the City has developed contingency plans for residents and businesses that rely on mail service. Ontario Works In anticipation of a postal disruption, a decision was taken by Community and Social Services to keep...

UPDATE - July 6, 2016 - Due to forecasted thunderstorms this evening, the application of an organic herbicide along the tracks of the Trillium Line will be postponed to next week. ~~ Please be advised of upcoming maintenance work to be completed along the O-Train Trillium Line....

Due to the North American Leaders Summit taking place June 29 at the National Gallery and Parliament Hill, employees commuting to and through the downtown core and around the Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier International Airport are advised that there will be significant road closures and traffic volumes...