More than 75 countries and international partners will participate in a year-long multicultural event series called “Ottawa Welcomes the World,” which will launch Wednesday evening. The launch will be held at the Horticulture Building at Lansdown Park and will run from 5 p. ...

_ (Via Ottawa Senators) _ ** OTTAWA ** [ Ottawa Senators ](http://senators.nhl.com/index.html) ( [ @Senators ](http://www.twitter.com/senators) ) owner Eugene Melnyk ( [ @MelnykEugene ](http://www.twitter.com/melnykeugene) ) today announced the appointment of Tom Anselmi as the team’s President and Chief Executive Officer. ...

_ (Via City of Ottawa) _ ** Ottawa ** – The year’s first meeting of the City’s Planning Committee today focused on transit-oriented development in Westboro and in Centretown.  The Committee approved a zoning amendment to permit a four-storey, 13-unit apartment building at 404 Eden Avenue in Westboro. ...

Redblacks quarterback Henry Burris announced his retirement from the CFL Tuesday, after a 17-season career. Burris, 41, was signed with the team three years ago and quickly became one of the most popular players, as well as a local legend, affectionately known as “Smilin' Hank. ...

Thousands joined together in downtown Ottawa Saturday for a sister event to the Women’s March on Washington, held in opposition of U.S. President Donald Trump. https://twitter.com/mpearson78/status/822834122959753216 https://twitter.com/adkveton/status/822833677440872448 https://twitter.com/TimTierney/status/822835173741961216 https://twitter.com/mpearson78/status/822832996864655361 https://twitter.com/spacingottawa/status/822837964191436800 https://twitter.com/TimTierney/status/822839277310607360 https://twitter.com/k8thek8/status/822838985680678913 https://twitter.com/JLeiper/status/822869314583851009

_ (Via Outaouais Tourism) _ ** Outaouais, January 20, 2017 ** – Outaouais Tourism unveiled its winter tourist season marketing initiatives at a gathering at the Gatineau Park Visitors' Centre. As part of the presentation, attendees were encouraged to try out cross-country skiing, fat biking and snowshoeing on test tracks near the Centre, accompanied by organizers from the Canadian Ski Marathon, the Gatineau Loppet and the Festival Duhamel en raquette. ...

_ (Via National Capital Commission) _ The National Capital Commission launched an _ international design competition today for the redevelopment of Nepean Point, one of the most spectacular lookouts in Canada’s Capital Region _ . Design teams are invited to submit proposals to redevelop this attractive site to create a lively, natural, 21st century destination for Canadians and visitors alike. ...

** Ottawa – ** The 2017 JUNO Awards Host Committee and the Ottawa 2017 Bureau are pleased to announce that 37 projects will receive a total of $30,000 in funding to develop and present unique musical experiences throughout the city from January to March. ...

There were no injuries reported after a double-decker bus full of people caught fire Tuesday in rural south Ottawa. The fire happened around 6:48 a.m. at 4825 Piperville Road. The bus contained dozens of people, who all got off safely. ...

_ (Via Ottawa Symphony Orchestra) _ On Sunday, February 12th, 3pm, invited musicians of The Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, will join the internationally acclaimed Beijing Symphony Orchestra for a musical celebration of Canada’s 150 th anniversary. The event will take place in the Canada’s National Arts Centre within the newly renovated Southam Hall. ...