The Governor General's Foot Guards. Photo via Brian Gratwicke on Flickr. Used under a creative commons licence. Head down to Ottawa City Hall on Saturday, June 4 to witness the Governor General’s Foot Guards exercise Freedom of the City in Ottawa starting at 10:50 am. ...

(Via Rideau Valley Conservation Authority) No cell service? No problem! Visitors to RVCA’s conservation areas can now navigate even our most remote trails with confidence thanks to a new partnership with Avenza Maps. The Toronto-based mobile app offers GPS-enabled maps that can be used offline and without cell service to keep your bearings even in the deepest woods. ...

(Via Let's Bike Ottawa) Let’s Bike Month is an annual campaign that encourages people to try cycling as a fun and healthy transportation option. Participants in the campaign: Win prizes Save money Get access to free resources ...

Ten days after power was knocked out across Ottawa during a major storm, Hydro Ottawa continues restoring power to neighbourhoods. The utility says more than 94% of affected clients have had their power restored. With "business as usual" returning in our city, here is what's happening now with storm recovery. ...

Photo: A bent hydro pylon following Saturday's storm. (Via Hydro Ottawa) The powerful storm that swept through Ottawa on Saturday, May 21, 2022 has left many still without power. As of Wednesday, Hydro Ottawa says power has been restored to 120,000 customers. ...

The Ottawa Light Rail Transit Commission is set to hold its first public meeting on Wednesday, to hear from community members who have been impacted by O-Train breakdowns. The commission, which was created by the province late last year, has a mandate to investigate the procurement background of the current light rail system in Ottawa, to determine what led to its infamous technical issues. ...

Safer Roads Ottawa’s new public awareness campaign addresses a key fact: Ottawa sees too many fatal collisions on its rural roadways. The campaign focuses the drivers’ attention on obeying speed limits and watching for potential hazards on rural roads – ranging from sudden curves to crossing wildlife. ...

Recognizing the generosity of Canadians in times of need, Canada Post has issued a semi-postal fundraising stamp to provide customers and collectors with a way to support the people of Ukraine and the escalating humanitarian crisis. “It’s with deep concern and compassion that Canadians have watched the devastating events unfolding in Ukraine, which have displaced millions of families,” says Canada Post President and CEO Doug Ettinger. ...

Rideau-Vanier councillor Mathieu Fleury says he will not seek re-election in this year’s municipal election, nor will he run for mayor. Fleury tweeted the decision on Tuesday morning, including a YouTube video with more information. “As a 24-year-old diving into municipal politics, I simply wanted to be involved, I simply wanted to make a difference in our community,” he says in the video. ...

Melnyk (via Ottawa Senators) Eugene Melnyk, the billionaire owner of the Ottawa Senators, passed away on Monday, the team announced. He was 62. “It is with great sadness that the family of Eugene Melnyk and the Ottawa Senators hockey organization announce his passing on March 28, 2022 after an illness he faced with determination and courage,” said a release from the team. ...