Remy Scalza spent 36 hours in Ottawa and wrote about the experience for the New York Times, published Thursday. Because we love it when people write nice things about us, the article went viral in Ottawa. ** You can read it here… ** https://twitter. ...

_ (Via Ottawa Police) _ (Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is hosting a series of public information sessions for residents to learn more about changes to its service delivery model. These changes are part of a strategy called the Service Initiative (SI) Program, which is designed to improve how the OPS serves the community. ...

_ (Via Ottawa Police) _ When water begins to freeze on rivers, lakes, the Rideau Canal and other open bodies of water, it may look solid but is often still dangerous. If you want to go out onto the ice, remember the thickness should be: ...

_ (Via Government of Ontario) _ As the New Year begins, Ontario is reminding consumers about their rights when they join a gym or fitness club. January is the perfect time to put healthy lifestyle goals into action. It’s also a time when gyms and fitness clubs offer tempting financial incentives like free passes and time-sensitive promotions for classes and memberships. ...

[caption id=“attachment_59479” align=“aligncenter” width=“720”] A pilot project at the Stittsville library aimed to engage youth in improving their community (Devyn Barrie / OttawaStart.com)[/caption] Ottawa Public Health is hoping that Minecraft will lay the building blocks to getting kids engaged in their community and its health. ...

_ (Via Bell Capital Cup) _ ** OTTAWA ** – The 18th annual Bell Capital Cup , often recognized as the world’s premier atom and peewee hockey tournament, came to a successful conclusion earlier tonight when the final championship game was played at Canadian Tire Centre . ...

_ (Via Government of Ontario) _ Ontario is reminding seniors who are turning 65 in 2017 that, starting January 1, they will be eligible to get the shingles vaccine free of charge, saving them approximately $170 and helping them stay healthy. ...

_ (Via Ottawa 2017) _ ** Ottawa – ** The Ottawa 2017 Bureau and Mayor Jim Watson, in collaboration with lead partner CIBC, are pleased to announce the launch of the Ottawa 2017 App, powered by Ottawa 2017 Premier Partner Bell. ...

_ (Via Ottawa 2017) _ ** Ottawa – ** The Ottawa 2017 Bureau and Mayor Jim Watson, in collaboration with lead partner CIBC, are delighted to kick-off a full year of celebrations in the nation’s capital to mark Canada’s 150 ...

_ ** (Below are full texts of 2017 New Year’s messages from the Queen, the governor general and the prime minister) ** _ ** Queen Elizabeth II ** “I am delighted to offer all Canadians my best wishes and congratulations on the 150 ...