traffic & transit

The Ottawa Police operation at an east end hotel has been completed. No hazardous materials were found. CBRNE and Ottawa Police are clearing the scene and there are no further concerns for public safety. All road closures in the area are being lifted. ...

** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 4:40am ** The Ottawa Police Service is at scene at St-Laurent Blvd and Joseph Cyr Street and asking the public to avoid the area. A call for service was received on January 20, 2015 at approx. ...

_ 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. ...

Starting January 13, 2015, lane reductions during off-peak hours will affect vehicular traffic between Ottawa and Gatineau on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge. These lane reductions are required to complete some construction activities on the Sussex Drive overpass at King Edward Avenue. ...

The City of Ottawa has initiated an environmental assessment study on plans to extend the Trillium Line O-Train service south from Greenboro Station to the community of Riverside South (Bowesville Road), part of the _ Stage 2 _ light-rail expansion project. ...

This is what happened to Sandra Plegakis this morning on the Queensway. Ice flew off of a truck in front of her and smashed into her windshield. Other than some shards of glass in her hands she was unhurt, thankfully. Plegakis is the morning show co-host on 105. ...

** Report potholes ** and any other road or sidewalk deficiencies by calling 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). ** Clear snow on your property. ** The Use and Care of Roads By-Law No. 2003-498 and Parks and Facilities By-Law No. 2004-276 prohibit the disposal of snow or ice on roadways or in any park. ...

The City of Ottawa is pleased to announce that free transit service will again be available to residents on New Year’s Eve after 8 p.m. This city-wide service is provided through a partnership between MADD Ottawa, the City’s Safer Roads Ottawa program and OC Transpo. ...

On Sunday, December 21, several route improvements will take effect, and starting January 4, 2015, a new winter schedule will be implemented. ** New winter schedules and service improvements ** · Weekend service in Vanier will be improved on Routes 5, 7 and 12. ...

This holiday season, Uber Canada is teaming up with Goodwill® to make donating gently worn items of clothing even easier. This Thursday, December 18th from 10AM-5PM, Uber users can request a free, on-demand donation pickup of winter clothing in Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa and Toronto. ...