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The Order of Ottawa recognizes the professional achievements and outstanding service of exceptional Ottawa residents. This prestigious civic award honours up to 15 of Ottawa’s most deserving individuals each year. Any resident of Ottawa who has made a significant contribution in a professional capacity that has been of benefit to our community may be nominated. ...

Join us at the Canadian Museum of History on Thursday, April 2, for the 11th annual Héma-Québec blood drive. ** Donors ** ** will enjoy free parking and admission to the Museum ** .The blood clinic will take place in the Museum’s Marius Barbeau Lobby where donors can relax while they give the gift of life. ...

Deputy Mayor Bob Monette and Councillor Stephen Blais presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Jean Séguin today in recognition of his many years of leadership and volunteer contributions in the Vars community.  From 2006 to 2009, he spearheaded the participation of Vars in the City’s Neighbourhood Planning Initiative pilot project. ...

The City of Ottawa invites residents to take part in a public consultation on Monday, March 30 about plans for the Confederation Line West Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension.  The City and the National Capital Commission (NCC) Working Group recently announced an agreement in principle that would allow a portion of the LRT extension between Dominion and Cleary stations to be fully buried under the Sir John A. ...

The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is holding initial discussions on a Central Library. The public will be invited to provide input into the spaces and services of the future building. Public input will be used to shape the functional building requirements (spaces and services) of a Central Library. ...

OTTAWA, ONTARIO. The Down Syndrome Association, National Capital Region (DSA NCR) invites everyone in the city to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, 2015. World Down Syndrome Day is an annual opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions made by people with Down syndrome every day in our schools, communities, workplaces and families. ...

We are urgently seeking distributors to support the Canadian Cancer Society’s POP (point of purchase) campaign. Successful candidates can be hired repeatedly, leading to long-term employment. This campaign needs trustworthy, dedicated people who live in Ottawa / surrounding area to help raise awareness for the Charity. ...

On behalf of Mayor Jim Watson, Deputy Mayor Bob Monette tonight presented Mr. Daniel Alfredsson with the City’s most prestigious award, the Key to the City, during a special ceremony in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments and contributions to professional hockey, and for his off-ice leadership and advocacy with the Ottawa Senators Foundation, the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health and the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa. ...

There’s an online study that’s looking into how people get around in Ottawa’s neighbourhoods. You can be eligible to win great prizes. One Grand prize: 125$ gift certificate for Groceries Two First prizes: 50$ Chapters Gift card Three 2nd prizes:30$ Movie Gift card ...

The City of Ottawa is inviting residents to submit nominations for the 2015 Bruce Timmermans Awards. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that proactively and publicly promote the benefits and virtues of cycling as a principal mode of transportation.  Nominations are sought in both the individual and organizational categories and must be received by end of day on Friday, March 27. ...