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_ A monthly column written by Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson. _ As the holiday season becomes distant in the rear-view mirror, people begin to resume their usual rhythm. With that in mind, I am very excited to continuing to work towards our city’s future, while keeping perspective from the lessons of the past. ...

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has issued a _ Frostbite Warning _ to ensure people take appropriate precautions before going outside and to encourage homeless people to seek indoor shelter from the cold. This warning is in effect from overnight Friday January 16, 2015 until Saturday January 17, 2015. ...

The City of Ottawa has a unique opportunity to coordinate dramatic future improvements to Rideau Street and neighbouring streets in the Rideau Arts Precinct. Residents can now review and comment on a proposed plan for these public realm improvements.  The Rideau Arts Precinct is the area bordered by Rideau Street to the north, Laurier Avenue to the south, Colonel By Drive to the west and Waller Street to the east. ...

“I met with Police Chief Charles Bordeleau this afternoon to discuss the recent incidents involving guns and gangs in Ottawa. I am deeply concerned about the shootings that have taken place in recent weeks.  I have full confidence in Chief Bordeleau, and the men and women of the Ottawa Police Service, in the steps they are taking to make our city safer. ...

[caption id=“attachment_4881” align=“aligncenter” width=“580”] Skating on the Rideau Canal. Photo by Glen Gower.[/caption] The 45th season of the Rideau Canal Skateway will officially open today at 10:30 am. A 3.6-kilometre section from Somerset Street to the Bank Street Bridge, excluding Patterson Creek, will be available to skaters. ...

The Canadian Museum of History is proud to announce that it has acquired the world’s oldest known ice hockey stick. Known as the Moffatt stick, it was hand hewn in the 1830s in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, from a single piece of sugar maple. ...

We live in a safe city. However, as police, we recognize that there are fluctuations in crime to which we must be prepared to respond. While reported crime is down, there has been an increase in targeted, street gang-related shootings. These incidents have taken place across the city, in various neighbourhoods, and with the common linkage being the illegal drug trade, the availability of hand guns, and the increased willingness of street gang members to use them. ...

The National Capital Commission (NCC), today, closed its request for qualifications (RFQ) to imagine the future of the largest and most significant development site in the core of Canada’s Capital.  “We are encouraged that our invitation elicited such strong interest in the LeBreton Flats development,” said the NCC’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. ...

You can support Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind while showing that special someone that you care for Valentine’s Day this year. The Puppy Love for Valentine’s Day fundraiser offers fresh red roses with 100% of the proceeds directed towards the training of guide dogs. ...

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has issued a _ Frostbite Warning _ to ensure people take appropriate precautions before going outside and to encourage homeless people to seek indoor shelter from the cold. This warning is in effect from Tuesday, January 6, 2015 until further notice. ...