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In the event of a labour disruption to Canada Post service, the City’s contingency plans for residents and businesses that rely on mail service will be activated. Ontario Works Ontario Works September benefit cheques will not be mailed out. While the majority of Ontario Works financial assistance...

Labour Day schedule changes Ottawa - The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for Labour Day, Monday, September 5. 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....

2016 Community Safety Awards Call for Nominations Do you know a community safety leader? Crime Prevention Ottawa is calling for nominations for the 8th annual Community Safety Awards. The awards honour individuals, groups and programs making a contribution to the safety of our community.  Crime prevention leaders represent...

Miscellaneous Storm Drainage and Network Improvements – West End Contract No. ISD15-2080 CONSTRUCTION NOTICE August 2016 The City of Ottawa will undertake construction work in your neighbourhood. This work is being conducted to address drainage issues in your area. Who:               The Contractor, Goldie Mohr Limited, will be performing the construction...

Miscellaneous Storm Drainage and Network Improvements – West End Contract No. ISD15-2080 CONSTRUCTION NOTICE August 2016 The City of Ottawa will undertake construction work in your neighbourhood. This work is being conducted to address drainage issues in your area. Who:               The Contractor, Goldie Mohr Limited, will be performing the construction...

The City of Ottawa will re-open the pedestrian and cycling tunnel at uOttawa on Monday, August 22. The tunnel, which passes under Nicholas Street and the Transitway between uOttawa and Colonel By Drive, was closed in early May to permit the safe demolition of the former...

Ottawa – The City of Ottawa warns residents to be vigilant of door-to-door salespeople making false claims about the quality of City drinking water. The City has received complaints from residents who have been contacted by salespeople of water filtration or treatment systems who are providing...

The annual Capital Pride parade will take place on Sunday, August 21, starting at 1:15 p.m. Motorists should expect road closures and lane reductions on the following streets between 7 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.: Bank Street between Catherine Street and Gladstone Avenue – closed in both directions Gladstone...

In the continued effort to increase awareness about the Community Association Liaisons program, an information sheet has been created for the benefits of community associations. Included in the attached information sheet are details such as program management, the objective of the program, and the roles...

Do you want to shake up your routine? Check out the fall and winter edition of the online Recreation eGuide and Mon guide francophone des loisirs to discover the great selection of fitness, arts and general-interest classes that the City is offering for all ages and abilities. Here...

Ottawa –Tickets to the Interprovincial Picnic on the Bridge will go on sale at 10 a.m. today. A Canadian first, the Interprovincial Picnic on the Bridge will take place on the Alexandra Bridge on July 2, 2017. The iconic steel truss structure that spans the...