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The Ottawa Police Service would like to announce a change of service hours over the holidays – from December 24, 2015 to January 1, 2016 – with Front Desk Services at the police stations located at 3343 St-Joseph Boulevard (Orleans), 245 Greenbank Road (Nepean), 211 Huntmar Drive (Kanata) and 4561 Bank Street (Gloucester). ...

There is a new tool on ottawa.ca this winter that will help Ottawa residents know when a City plow will clear their snow-covered residential street.  Called ** Where Is My Plow ** , the web tool allows you to enter your home address and find the estimated time when your residential street will be plowed during a major storm. ...

On their second day in Beijing, Mayor Jim Watson and mission participants took part in an investment and innovation seminar organized by Invest Ottawa and hosted by Zhongguancun (Z-Park) Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (ZVCA). The event attracted more than 100 Chinese investors and businesspeople, who participated in “match-making” sessions with Ottawa businesses. ...

The National Capital Commission (NCC) will hold a public consultation on the proposals for the redevelopment of LeBreton Flats on January 26 and 27, 2016. LeBreton Flats represents one of the most significant urban development opportunities in Canada’s Capital. ...

The Elmvale Acres branch of the Ottawa Public Library will be closed from November 30-December 8. This is the third of three short scheduled closures this fall, required as part of the branch retrofit. As a result of these improvements, RFID technology will be put in place, there will be a new service point and a new entrance. ...

The City of Ottawa has changed its overnight parking restrictions in time for the upcoming winter.  Overnight parking restrictions can be put into effect in Ottawa anytime between Sunday, November 15, 2015 and Friday, April 1, 2016. These restrictions ensure that the City’s snow-clearing crews are able to keep Ottawa’s roads safe and clear for pedestrians, cyclists, public transit, and motorists. ...

In conjunction with Financial Literacy Month, The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is offering “Money-Smart Living”, a lively, interactive evening with Personal Finance Expert and Author, Kelley Keehn . The event is taking place on Thursday, November 26 , between ...

Ottawa City Council tabled a balanced draft budget today, which would allow the City of Ottawa to keep life affordable for families and invest in community priorities.  The draft budget proposes to continue record investments in active transportation, affordable housing and economic development. ...

Mayor Jim Watson inducted 14 of Ottawa’s most outstanding residents into the Order of Ottawa during a ceremony this evening at Ottawa City Hall. Those inducted by Mayor Watson into the Order of Ottawa are: Ben Babelowsky, Ron Burke, Guy Cousineau, Bill Malhotra, Paul Meek, Vera Mitchell, Wendy Muckle, Bryan Murray, Alicia S. ...

The Fitzroy Harbour branch of the Ottawa Public Library will be closed from November 23-27 to receive improvements.  The book drop will be available during the closure. The nearest alternate branches are Carp (3911 Carp) and Constance Bay (262 Len Purcell). ...