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The Ottawa Courthouse, located at 161 Elgin Street, has a new security infrastructure in place as part of provincial security standards and the changes will take effect on Monday, August 31, 2015. Enhancements to security infrastructure are mandated by the Province to improve safety for everyone who uses the Courthouse. ...

The Ottawa Fire Fighters Community Foundation’s Memorial Service committee cordially invites all Active and Retired Career and Volunteer Fire Fighters, their familes and friends, and members of the community to join us in commemorating Ottawa Firefighers Line of Duty Deaths and Legacy of courage recognition. ...

For an updated list of what’s open and closed in Ottawa for Labour Day, please see: What’s open and closed in Ottawa for Labour Day

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has been advised that a tentative agreement has been reached at the central bargaining table between secondary teachers (OSSTF) and the school boards (OPSBA) and province. The agreement is tentative and requires ratification by the parties; the ratification process is expected to begin this week. ...

At a joint press conference today, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and Gatineau Mayor Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin outlined a three-point strategy to ensure local issues receive federal attention in the upcoming election.  “You cannot have a strong Canada without a strong capital,” said Mayor Watson. ...

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory affecting some water users on Sandalwood Drive and Heron Road. OPH has reviewed the water sample results and is satisfied that the water is safe for consumption and other household purposes. ...

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. ...

The Ford Focus Electric, parked in front of OttawaStart World Headquarters in Stittsville. I had the chance to drive a Ford Focus Electric car last week thanks to Ford Canada, and it opened my eyes to a small but growing electric car community in Ottawa. ...

Full construction for the Ottawa Art Gallery Expansion and the Arts Court redevelopment is underway. Legal closing has been achieved between the City and the consortium of EBC Inc., DevMcGill and Groupe Germain, for the new OAG Expansion and upgrades to Arts Court. ...

With the announcement today of the 2015 federal election on Monday, October 19, 2015, the City of Ottawa reminds candidates of municipal regulations on election signs.  The regulations require that temporary election signs not be posted on private property, such as lawns and businesses, until 60 days prior to the federal election (Thursday, August 20), and not be posted on public property until 30 days prior to the election (Saturday, September 19). ...