22 July 2016Flags at half-mast in memory of former Rideau Ward Councillor_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – The flags at Ottawa City Hall will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, July 23, the day of the memorial service for Desmond S. Bender, former Rideau Ward Councillor (1963-1972).Mr. Bender passed away on Tuesday, April 12. Ottawa Citizen Obit.