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_ (via National Capital Commission) _ Thousands of Canadians from the National Capital Region and across the country participated during two weeks of public consultation on the proposals to redevelop LeBreton Flats, one of the most significant urban development sites in the core of Canada’s Capital. ...

_ (via Ottawa 2017) _ The Ottawa 2017 Bureau and Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, in collaboration with lead partner CIBC, are pleased to announce that Stantec is the Exclusive Engineering Firm of Ottawa 2017.  “We’re excited that Stantec, an international design firm with strong Canadian roots, has partnered with Ottawa 2017 to help shape a full year of celebrations in the nation’s capital for Canada’s 150 ...

_ (via National Arts Centre) _ For budding young orchestral musicians, acquiring financial support to jump-start a professional career can be a challenge. That’s why the National Arts Centre Orchestra is pleased to encourage students aged 16-24 to apply for the chance to compete for prizes totaling $19,000 in the Orchestra’s 2016 Bursary Competition. ...

_ (via Lawyers Feed the Hungry Program) _ On February 3rd through 6th of 2016, members of the legal and police communities will perform together in the world premiere of A New Paradise, the final play in the Paradise trilogy, written by Ian Stauffer. ...

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ Mayor Jim Watson and Capital Ward Councillor David Chernushenko presented a Mayor’s City Builder Award to Pamela Tourigny at today’s City Council meeting, recognizing her contributions to animal welfare and to the vegan and vegetarian communities in Ottawa. ...

_ (via the National Capital Commission) _ The National Capital Commission (NCC) is pleased to launch public consultations on the redevelopment of LeBreton Flats , one of the largest and most significant urban development sites in the core of Canada’s Capital. ...

_ (via Cellar 82) _ Ottawa’s Own Kasey Boudreau of Cellar 82 is proud to announce that she has been named a finalist for the 2016 Mompreneur® Start-up Award. The winner will be announced at The 2016 National Mompreneurs® Conference on Saturday, March 5th, 2016. ...

_ (via Ottawa Police) _ With students returning from winter holiday break, the Ottawa Police Traffic sections, assisted by School Resource Officers, conducted city-wide proactive traffic enforcement blitzes in school zones. The two-day enforcement campaign, which took place January 13th and 14th , focused on traffic safety in and around school zones. ...

_ (via NCC) _ The National Capital Commission (NCC) invites you to participate in a public consultation on the redevelopment of LeBreton Flats, one of the most significant urban development sites in the core of Canada’s Capital. We want to hear what you think of the two proposals for this signature site. ...

Ottawa City Coun. Diane Deans will be welcoming in the new year with an event focused on public consultation and promoting youth leadership in low-income communities.  The annual Gloucester-Southgate Ward Community Open House, now in its third year, will be a chance for Ward 10 residents to speak directly with the Councillor to address concerns and present new ideas for their communities. ...