#Canada's Capital Region #environment #National Capital Commission #nature #nccNCC Board of Directors approves the 2014–2015 Annual Environment ReportThe National Capital Commission’s (NCC) Board of Directors approved the 2014–2015 Annual Environment Report today. The report on the NCC’s Environmental Strategy: _ Building a Greener Capital _ provides an account of the NCC’s performance in five key action areas: waste reduction, biodiversity protection, pollution prevention, leadership in environmental practices and combatting climate change. ...
#Beijing #Beijing Tourism #business #China #investors #ottawa #Ottawa Tourism #World Cities Tourism FederationOttawa delegation meets with more than 100 investors in BeijingOn their second day in Beijing, Mayor Jim Watson and mission participants took part in an investment and innovation seminar organized by Invest Ottawa and hosted by Zhongguancun (Z-Park) Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (ZVCA). The event attracted more than 100 Chinese investors and businesspeople, who participated in “match-making” sessions with Ottawa businesses. ...
#Lebreton Flats #ncc #public consultationPublic consultation on LeBreton Flats redevelopment to take place in January 2016The National Capital Commission (NCC) will hold a public consultation on the proposals for the redevelopment of LeBreton Flats on January 26 and 27, 2016. LeBreton Flats represents one of the most significant urban development opportunities in Canada’s Capital. ...
#Elmvale #library #OPL #Ottawa Public LibraryElmvale Acres branch to receive improvementsThe Elmvale Acres branch of the Ottawa Public Library will be closed from November 30-December 8. This is the third of three short scheduled closures this fall, required as part of the branch retrofit. As a result of these improvements, RFID technology will be put in place, there will be a new service point and a new entrance. ...
#cigarettes #safety #safety. fireFires caused by cigarettes on the riseThe City wants to remind Ottawa residents who smoke that they need to take steps to make sure they do not start fires that can cause property damage, injury, or even loss of life to their neighbours and loved ones. ...
#417 #construction #Eagleson #queensway #traffic #transitTraffic impacts on Eagleson Road and Highway 417 on-ramps start TuesdayThe Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) will begin work on Tuesday, November 17 to widen sidewalks on the west side of the Eagleson Road Bridge over Highway 417 and its approaches. The construction is scheduled to be completed in mid-December. ...
#beer #brew donkey #brewdonkey #breweries #brewery tour #craft beer #TICO #Travel Industry ActBREW DONKEY CELEBRATES PROPOSED NEW REGULATORY CHANGES THAT SUPPORT LOW RISK TOUR OPERATORSOn the cusp of its second anniversary, Brew Donkey is celebrating a new regulatory proposal that would make it easier for tour companies that offer one-day tours to operate. Under the proposal, which was released by the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services on November 3, companies that offer one-day tours would be exempt from requirements under the TIA. ...
#dad #leaf bag #lunch #Mr. Loaf #school #yard wasteMr. Loaf #92: Lunches[caption id=“attachment_19091” align=“aligncenter” width=“400”] Mr. Loaf by Andrew King[/caption]
#bike lanes #bike track #cycling #sidewalk #traffic #transitNew segregated bike lanes are open on Laurier from Albert to BayA new section of the east-west bikeway is open on Laurier Avenue between Albert Street and Bay Street. This project creates a link along the east-west bikeway to connect the Laurier segregated bike lanes with the existing multi-use pathway on the north side of Albert Street. ...
#construction #trafficSections of southbound lanes on Waller Street closed this weekendThe southbound lanes of Waller Street, between Rideau Street and Besserer Street and between Daly Avenue and the Mackenzie King Bridge, will be closed on Saturday, November 14 starting at 7 a.m. until Sunday, November 15 at 7 p.m. for a tower crane installation at the site of the Ottawa Art Gallery Expansion and Arts Court Redevelopment. ...