Motorists using the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway will experience localized lane reductions in the areas of Woodroffe Avenue, ** _ the Lincoln Fields transit station and _ ** the ** _ Richmond Road overpass _ ** , on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2015, from 9 am to 3 pm. ...

Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor David Chernushenko officially opened the Glebe Parking Garage today, much to the delight of neighbourhood shoppers and business owners alike.  The Glebe Parking Garage is located at 170 Second Avenue near Bank Street, on the site of a previously existing City-owned parking lot. ...

It’s Winter in the City and there is a lot to do in and around Ottawa.  The cold and the snow are just around the corner so get out and enjoy the season by going for a skate at a City facility , sign up for a course , join the excitement at Lansdowne for the Ottawa 67s or attend a Senators game, enjoy the arts at Centrepointe Theatres and Shenkman Arts Centre , or discover the past at a City museum or the Ottawa Archives . ...

Ottawa City Council has approved the name Adàwe crossing for the new pedestrian bridge that, following its opening on December 4, will link Donald Street and Somerset Street East. This new link will provide pedestrians and cyclists with easy access to the communities, amenities and employment located on either side of the Rideau River. ...

Mayor Jim Watson and Rideau-Goulbourn Ward Councillor Scott Moffatt presented a Mayor’s City Builder Award to Peter Ryan at today’s City Council meeting, recognizing his many years of generous volunteering in Ottawa.  Peter was a firefighter with the City of Ottawa before amalgamation, from 1957 to 1996, when he retired with the rank of District Chief. ...

[caption id=“attachment_19345” align=“aligncenter” width=“630”] Fang Shen Do Pagoda[/caption] _ “It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves - in finding themselves.” - Andre Gide _ It was just a typical day for me - researching a bunch of different resources for the latest fun, ridiculous, crazy, and inspiring things to do. ...

On Wednesday, November 25 and Thursday, November 26, asphalt repair work on Portage Bridge will take place between 9 am and 3 pm, weather permitting. This work will move along the bridge in order to minimize traffic disruptions. The National Capital Commission (NCC) urges motorists to exercise caution, respect work crews and equipment, and obey flag persons and signage at the site. ...

** Eco Gala 2015 a Celebration of Environmental Progress ** ** What: ** Eco Gala 2015, Winter Holiday fundraising dinner ** Who: ** Environmental local leaders, supporters and politicians, hosted by Ecology Ottawa ** When: ** 5:30 pm cash bar reception, ...

Ottawa Network for Education to receive $25,000 from RBC Foundation for JA Program during Financial Literacy Month The Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE) advises the media that there will be a cheque presentation ceremony Thursday, November 26 at 2:30 PM ...

Coast to coast Cadillac Fairview (CF) properties help Canadian families embrace the holiday season with unforgettable traditions and experiences. This year is no exception with today’s announcement that CF Rideau Centre and CF Carrefour Laval will offer shoppers a twist of magic with an interactive experience called the Magic Gift Workshop. ...