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From May 1, 2015 to June 20, 2015 to celebrate the Canadian Hearing Society’s 75th anniversary and Speech and Hearing Awareness Month , CHS has partnered with Vesey’s Bulbs from PEI to bring you the magnificent Orange Emperor Tulip. A portion of the proceeds will support your local CHS office in serving people who are Deaf and hard of hearing. ...

Do you have bottles of old or unused prescription medications sitting in your medicine cabinet? Ottawa Police will be participating in a province-wide public safety initiative to encourage residents to dispose of old and unused prescription medication in a secure, environmentally-friendly manner. ...

Mayor Jim Watson and Beacon Hill-Cyrville Ward Councillor Tim Tierney presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award today to Dr. Safaa Fouda for her volunteer work in bringing together Canadians and new immigrants, as well as all kinds of faith groups, with the goal of promoting mutual understanding and compassion. ...

_ (This post originally appeared on Green Living Ottawa .) _ It’s one of my favourite times of the year— ** Jane’s Walk ** time! ** Jane’s Walk ** is an international celebration of cities and the people who live in and shape them. ...

Sir John A. Macdonald Waterfront Linear Park Plan Workshop _ A workshop on the plan for the proposed park along the Ottawa River _ ** Tuesday, May 5, 7 pm to 9 pm ** The National Capital Commission (NCC) is pleased to invite the public to participate in a workshop on the plan for the proposed ** Sir John A. ...

The City of Ottawa Commemorative Naming Committee is conducting public consultations on two separate naming proposals to: * Rename South Nepean Park at 600 Longfields Drive the “Ken Ross Park” * Name the new skateboard park at the McNabb Community Centre at 435 Bronson Avenue the “Charlie Bowins Skateboard Park” ** Ken Ross Park – (Ward 3 – Barrhaven) ** In recognition of Ken Ross’s extensive community service, the City of Ottawa has been asked to rename South Nepean Park at 600 Longfields Drive the “Ken Ross Park”. ...

The City of Ottawa invites residents to provide feedback on the recommendations for the environmental assessment study for the Confederation Line West LRT Extension.  This is an opportunity to learn about and discuss the overall plan and recommendations for the extension of the Confederation Line from Tunney’s Pasture to Baseline and Bayshore Stations. ...

The Ottawa Police Service would like to make the public aware about a scam whereby phone calls are received from the “Marriott Hotel”. People are being asked for personal information over the phone. Marriott International is aware that people have been receiving calls about a “free Marriott Hotel rooms” prize. ...

** Tuesday, April 28, 2015 ** 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm: information kiosks 6:30 pm to 8 pm: expert panel The National Capital Commission (NCC) is pleased to invite the public to a discussion about regional issues around invasive species. Which species are invasive? ...

The City of Ottawa Commemorative Naming Committee is conducting public consultations on six separate naming proposals to: * Name a new park at 701 Meadow Ridge Circle “Doug Rivington Park” * Name a woodland area on Abbott Street adjacent to Sacred Heart High School the “Kemp Woodland” * Name a new park at 130 Woodbine Place “Percy Taverner Park” * Rename the Osgoode Multi-Use Pathway the “Doug Thompson Multi-Use Pathway” * Name the gazebo in Davidson Park at 5 Ryerson Avenue the “George Watson Gazebo” * Rename Black Tern Park at 53 Black Tern Crescent “Brian Parsons Park” ** Doug Rivington Park – (Ward 5 – West Carleton-March) ** In recognition of Doug Rivington’s extensive community service, the City of Ottawa has been asked to name a new park at 701 Meadow Ridge Circle “Doug Rivington Park”. ...