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OC Transpo is currently reviewing its policies for both Para Transpo customer eligibility and booking processes.  Public consultations will take place on September 17, 22, 30 and October 6 at ** Ottawa City Hall, ** ** 110 Laurier Avenue West ** . ...

Mayor Jim Watson and Barrhaven Ward Councillor Jan Harder presented an Ontario Senior of the Year Award today to Ernie Hughes, recognizing his outstanding contributions after age 65 to the social, cultural and civic life of his community.  Ernie served in the Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserve for 27 years and completed 35 years of service with Correctional Service Canada. ...

Mayor Jim Watson and Osgoode Ward Councillor George Darouze presented a Mayor’s City Builder Award to Stuart Holmes at today’s City Council meeting, recognizing 40 years of leadership and volunteer work improving the quality of life of residents of Osgoode and the surrounding area. ...

The National Capital Commission (NCC) presented its Capital Urbanism Lab lecture series for the coming year at its public board of directors meeting today.  The Capital Urbanism Lab was launched in 2014 as a pop-up space to foster dialogue among members of the public, community leaders, experts and students on topics related to the planning and stewardship of the Capital. ...

** The religious leaders from the six different religions gathered to discuss the matter of peace. ** The leaders of six different religions had discussions about peace at the first World Alliance of Religions Peace (WARP) Office conference that was held at the St. ...

[ ](http://musiconamission.ca) OttawaStart.com is proud to be on board to support _ Music on a Mission _ – Family Services Ottawa’s Music Trivia Fundraiser , taking place on Friday, October 30 at St. Anthony’s Soccer Club. Formerly known as Juke Box Mania, this trivia night is a “Name that Tune” game, challenging trivia buffs to name artists, songs, movies, jingles, and television shows from every musical genre in a series of 10 exciting rounds. ...

Over the next few days children will be returning to school and many will be busing, walking and riding their bikes to their destinations. The Ottawa Police Service reminds motorists and pedestrians to be aware of the increase of children and youth on city streets. ...

The City of Ottawa Commemorative Naming Committee is conducting public consultations on three separate naming proposals to: * Name the fieldhouse in Pierre Rocque Park, at 1257 Joseph Drouin Avenue, as the “Beauregard Bunker” * Rename the Cyrville Community Centre at 4355 Halmont Drive, to the “Pat Clark Community Centre” * Name a future park at 229 Hepatica Way, as “Henri Rocque Park” ** Beauregard Bunker – Orléans (Ward 1) ** In recognition of Lise and Bernie Beauregard’s extensive community service, the City of Ottawa has been asked to name the fieldhouse at Pierre Rocque Park, located at 1257 Joseph Drouin Avenue, the Beauregard Bunker. ...

The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on school bus and school zones safety as well as vehicle occupant restraints during the month of September. ** _ School Bus / School Zone Safety: _ ** Between 2009 and 2013, there were 29 collisions resulting in 5 injuries involving school buses or occurring in school zones. ...

The Ottawa Fire Fighters Community Foundation’s Memorial Service committee cordially invites all Active and Retired Career and Volunteer Fire Fighters, their familes and friends, and members of the community to join us in commemorating Ottawa Firefighers Line of Duty Deaths and Legacy of courage recognition. ...