_ (via City of Ottawa) _ The City of Ottawa Commemorative Naming Committee is conducting public consultations on four separate naming proposals to: * Name the tennis courts within St. Luke’s Park, at 166 Frank Street, “Leon Katz Tennis Courts” * Name the new pedestrian and cycling bridge over Highway 417 near Coventry Road, “Max Keeping Bridge” * Rename Somerset Square, at 2 Spadina Avenue, “Shawn Little Park” * Name a future park within the new residential development at 1921 Stittsville Main Street, “Howard A. ...

For this year’s list, please see: Family Day 2018: What’s open, what’s closed, what’s on in Ottawa

Brew Donkey, Ottawa’s first and only craft beer delivery and brewery tour service, has set up shop in one of the city’s more vibrant and exciting neighbourhoods. The move to 987 Wellington St. West in Hintonburg allows Brew Donkey to offer the same great service in a more convenient and visible location. ...

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ Adàwe crossing, the new pedestrian and cycling bridge spanning the Rideau River between Donald Street and Somerset Street East, will be closed on Saturday, February 13 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for the installation of a public art piece that is an integral part of the bridge design. ...

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ Councillor Stephen Blais, Chair of the Transit Commission, and John Manconi, OC Transpo General Manager, along with City personnel delivered a technical briefing today on the last phases of transit service adjustments to allow for O-Train Confederation Line construction. ...

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ Mayor Jim Watson and Osgoode Ward Councillor George Darouze presented a Mayor’s City Builder Award to Bruce Brayman at today’s City Council meeting. He was recognized for his contributions, through generous ongoing volunteering and inspiring leadership, to the quality of life of Greely residents. ...

_ (via National Capital Commission) _ Thousands of Canadians from the National Capital Region and across the country participated during two weeks of public consultation on the proposals to redevelop LeBreton Flats, one of the most significant urban development sites in the core of Canada’s Capital. ...

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ Local businesses and community groups are reminded that the deadline to submit an application for the City of Ottawa’s Streetside Spots pilot is February 15.  Streetside spots are small outdoor spaces created by temporarily re-purposing on-street parking spaces. ...

As of tomorrow, February 9 at 8am, 7.4 kilometres of the Rideau Canal Skateway will be available to skaters.  A 0.4-kilometre section between the Bank Street Bridge and the Bronson Avenue Bridge will remain closed as the ice is still too thin. ...

Ottawa City Council has appointed Steve Kanellakos as the City of Ottawa’s next City Manager at a special meeting this afternoon. Mr. Kanellakos is a former City of Ottawa Deputy City Manager with more than 30 years of experience overseeing key municipal services and projects. ...