#cbc #Human Library #OPL #Ottawa Public LibraryHuman Library: Real People. Real Conversations._ (via Ottawa Public Library) _ _ Ottawa Public Library partners with CBC to host Ottawa Human Library _ When is the last time you interacted with someone from a completely different walk of life? Or, had a frank conversation with someone whose life experience is far from your own? ...
#communityShaw Centre and Loblaw serve up huge food donationThe Shaw Centre and Loblaw Companies Ltd. have made a huge contribution to the National Capital Region’s food banks. Last week, at the conclusion of Loblaw’s national conference held at the Shaw Centre, volunteers spent several days packaging up enough perishable and non-perishable food to fill four 53-foot trailers. ...
Mandela Legacy Awards and Black History Month Gala postponed to March 19_ (press release) _ Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Black History Month Gala and Mandela Legacy Awards slated to be held at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, QC, have been temporarily postponed by a month. The new date for the event, which will celebrate the work of inspiring leaders, athletes, entertainers and social justice activists, is Saturday, March 19, 2016. ...
#911 #Ottawa Police Service #police #textingTexting to 911 is available_ (via Ottawa Police Service) _ The Ottawa Police Service in cooperation with the City of Ottawa’s Security and Emergency Management Branch is pleased to announce that Texting to 911 for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Impaired Community (DHHSI) is now available in Ottawa. ...
#improvements #library #OPL #Ottawa Public LibraryCarp library branch to receive improvements_ (via Ottawa Public Library) _ The Carp branch of the Ottawa Public Library will be closed on from Monday, February 29 to Thursday, March 10 to receive improvements. As a result of the branch retrofit, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology will be put in place and there will be a new service point. ...
#city of ottawa #graffiti #mural #paint it up!Paint it Up! mural program reduces graffiti through art_ (via City of Ottawa) _ If there is a wall in your neighbourhood that keeps falling victim to graffiti vandalism, the City of Ottawa and Crime Prevention Ottawa invite you to Paint it Up! Now in its seventh year, the Paint it Up! ...
#volunteer #volunteer ottawaWant to become a Volunteer Ottawa board member?Volunteer Ottawa is looking for energetic and experienced professionals to assume positions on its Board of Directors. You may know that I’ve been on the VO board for several years and can attest to this being a fantastic, progressive and dedicated group. ...
#ncc #recreation #Sports #Sunday Bike DaysSunday Bikedays: Treasured traditions and building the future_ (via National Capital Commission) _ Join us for presentations by international guest speakers on _ ciclovía _ , a Spanish word for a street that is open for cyclists. Learn more about what people are doing in other parts of the world. ...
#city of ottawa #commemorative naming #public consultationCity seeking public input on four commemorative naming proposals_ (via City of Ottawa) _ The City of Ottawa Commemorative Naming Committee is conducting public consultations on four separate naming proposals to: * Name the tennis courts within St. Luke’s Park, at 166 Frank Street, “Leon Katz Tennis Courts” * Name the new pedestrian and cycling bridge over Highway 417 near Coventry Road, “Max Keeping Bridge” * Rename Somerset Square, at 2 Spadina Avenue, “Shawn Little Park” * Name a future park within the new residential development at 1921 Stittsville Main Street, “Howard A. ...
#city of ottawa #community #mayor's city builder awardBruce Brayman receives Mayor’s City Builder Award_ (via City of Ottawa) _ Mayor Jim Watson and Osgoode Ward Councillor George Darouze presented a Mayor’s City Builder Award to Bruce Brayman at today’s City Council meeting. He was recognized for his contributions, through generous ongoing volunteering and inspiring leadership, to the quality of life of Greely residents. ...