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_ (public memo from OC Transpo General Manager John Manconi) _ Mayor, Councillors and members of Transit Commission, Earlier this morning, we briefed the three union Presidents regarding workforce adjustments associated with the implementation of LRT. As you are aware the implementation of LRT will result in the need for fewer buses with a corresponding reduction in staff required to operate and maintain the system and reducing overall costs associated with the Council approved business case for LRT. ...

The National Capital Commission has released its draft 50-year plan for the capital. _ Plan for Canada’s Capital, 2017–2067 _ lays out a wide-ranging vision for the future of Canada’s capital region. It includes 17 milestone projects: 1. An Indigenous welcome centre on Victoria Island. ...

The BBC’s Linda Pressley reports on a local supportive housing centre, The Oaks, which is using a unique addiction treatment for alcoholics. Listen to the full piece on the BBC World Service here…

_ (press release) _ Paramedics responded to a call for a 25 year old construction worker who suffered a medical cardiac arrest that occurred in a new housing development near Stonehaven and Stonemeadow Dr. The Ottawa Paramedic Service Communications Centre received the call at 14:44 hrs today (Monday July 4 ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – Mayor Jim Watson and Somerset Councillor Catherine McKenney took the first official steps today on the permanent Rainbow Crosswalks installed at the intersection of Bank Street and Somerset Street West. https://twitter.com/OttCapitalPride/status/748519017841758208 https://twitter.com/CFRA_Alison/status/748524372139327488 ...

_ (press release) _ ** June 27, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – ** Activities at the National Arts Centre will slow down significantly between July 1 and October 3 as major renovations ramp up for the summer break. Although the parking garage will remain open 24/7, most of the NAC foyer will not be accessible and _ le café _ restaurant will be closed until ...

_ (press release) _ (Ottawa) - The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit has charged one adult and two youths after a shooting and a stabbing on Saturday June 25, 2016. Patrol officers were called to the area of Dalhousie and Rideau at 2:50am and located three male victims with non life-threatening injuries. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – Motorists and cyclists are advised that repair works are nearly complete at the intersection at Rideau Street and Sussex Drive. Today, the intersection of Rideau Street and Sussex Drive partially reopens. At this time Elgin Street northbound will also re-open from Albert to Rideau streets and Wellington Street eastbound will re-open from Elgin to Rideau streets. ...

_ ( ** Updated ** press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory affecting users of the Kings Park communal well water system in Richmond. Water sample results indicate the water is safe for human consumption and other household purposes. ...

_ (press release) _ Ottawa Fire Services received a 911 call at 2:44 a.m. reporting a roof on fire at 1263 Bayview Road in the area of Bishop Davis Drive in Constance Bay. The house was fully involved in flames and the roof collapsed which prompted a defensive attack from Ottawa Fire Services crews on scene. ...