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Mayor Jim Watson and Capital Ward Councillor David Chernushenko presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award today to Marie M c Intosh, recognizing more than 15 years of volunteer work improving the quality of life of seniors living at Clementine Towers, advocating for seniors residing in Ottawa Community Housing (OCH), and helping to raise funds for disaster relief around the world. ...

Ecology Ottawa, in partnership with Friends of Petrie Island, is hosting an end-of-summer clean-up and clear-up of Petrie Island. The clean-up and clear-up will be held on Saturday, August 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Volunteer clean-up crews will be meeting near the Nature Interpretation Centre on the island at the north end of Trim Road (north shore, west from the beach), light rain or shine. ...

The City of Ottawa and Tim Hortons are pleased to announce the annual Tim Hortons ** Cleaning the Capital ** campaign, which will take place from September 15 to October 15. Early-bird registration is now available. ** Registration ** ** is quick and easy: ** ...

The City of Ottawa will celebrate the 30 th anniversary of Pride with a rainbow flag raising at various city locations on Monday, August 17.  This week-long event includes flag raisings with Ottawa Police Service, By-law and Regulatory Services, OC Transpo, Ottawa Fire Services, Ottawa Paramedic Service and Ottawa Public Health. ...

Mayor Jim Watson today announced a proposal to allow for the creation of up to 20 new community gardens over the next four years.  “Community gardens better utilize our public spaces and provide greater food security for residents,” said Mayor Watson. ...

National Peacekeepers’ Day is Sunday, August 9, a day that honours all Canadian peacekeepers who have served or who are currently serving in peacekeeping operations around the world.  The flags at all City of Ottawa sites will be flown at half-mast on Sunday, August 9 from sunrise until sunset to commemorate these courageous and committed men and women. ...

It has been 19 years since the Kunstadt family first established what would become Ottawa’s longest lasting open Tennis tournament. It wasn’t the business potential or charitable contributions but rather a love of the game that brought the tournament to life. ...

March Academy is now accepting registrations for it’s 2015-2016 School Year. Please visit our website for more information or contact the school to arrange for a tour of our facility and for more information: information@marchacademy.ca or 613-592-3398.

As the city sidewalks continue to heat up and the humidity swells the Ottawa air, many local children are all packed up and headed to summer camp. However, not every child can afford to go to camp. For many families, the cost puts the summer camp experience out of reach for their children. ...

Mayor Jim Watson, College Ward Councillor Rick Chiarelli and River Ward Councillor Riley Brockington presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award today to Gwenaëlle Salaün and Zoulikha Stambouli of Mes P’tits Copains, for their tireless commitment to the education of preschool children. ...