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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...

As many residents may be aware, the Ministry of Transportation is planning to widen the 417 from 0.5 km west of Maitland Avenue to 0.6 km east of Island Park Drive. Included in the widening project is the proposed closure of the 417 E-E onramp...

Join City of Ottawa Recreation staff for summer fun at one of 9 wading pools across River Ward.  New this year, later hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays at some locations to allow families to come out after work hours.  Each location will have a Special...

On June 24, 2016, the Transitway will close between Tunney’s Pasture Station and Merton Street. Service will be adjusted to continue travelling on the bus-only lanes on Scott Street between Merton Street and Holland Avenue. Information on these service adjustments is being provided to OC Transpo...

Construction Notice – June 2016 Walkley Road bridge over Southeast Transitway Rehabilitation Beginning late June 2016, the City of Ottawa will begin construction work in your neighbourhood.  This work is being conducted to rehabilitate the Walkley Road Bridge over Southeast Transitway. Who: Lischer Construction Inc. will be performing...

This post is to provide you with additional details regarding the transit service adjustments occurring in June around Tunney’s Pasture Station, including the final Transitway segment closure to allow for O-Train Confederation Line construction. Friday, June 24 On Friday, June 24 at 7 p.m., the final segment...