Ottawa Public Health (OPH), in partnership with Ottawa Paramedic Service, Ottawa Police Service, and the Ottawa Hospital, are encouraging residents to stay safe while celebrating Halloween this weekend.  Every year on Halloween, Ottawa sees a spike of alcohol and drug-related emergency room visits. ...

The City of Ottawa, the National Capital Commission (NCC) and the Embassy of the United States, are working collaboratively to improve mobility on the Confederation Boulevard by constructing dedicated cycling lanes on Mackenzie Avenue.  A plan was jointly developed that includes a partially raised, bi-directional cycling facility, on the east side of Mackenzie Avenue that will be built to the design standards of the Confederation Boulevard. ...

Scott Street will be reduced by one lane in each direction from City Centre Avenue to Merton Street starting Friday, October 30 and lasting approximately two weeks, with work occurring during both peak and off-peak hours. These lane reductions are required as part of the repaving of Scott Street. ...

_ Our crowdsourced list of the best events in Ottawa this week. You can find even more events on our Ottawa Event Calendar . _ _ ** See also: ** Ottawa Halloween Event List _ ** Thursday, October 29: CKCU Live Music Fundraising Concert & Live Broadcast ** CKCU FM’s annual funding drive is in full swing and as part of this year’s campaign, there are several shows being organized to support Carleton University’s community radio station. ...

Construction is set to begin at the intersection of Waller Street and Rideau Street starting this week. The work will lead to improved flow of traffic in the community and is expected to be completed by the end of November, if weather allows. ...

Mayor Jim Watson and Orléans Ward Councillor Bob Monette presented a Mayor’s City Builder Award to Aldege Bellefeuille at today’s City Council meeting, recognizing his continued leadership and dedication to his community.  Aldege has volunteered with the Orléans Bengals Football Club since 2010 and has recently surpassed 1,000 hours of volunteer time. ...

On March 26, 2015 notification of construction activities on Highway 417 from Anderson Road Easterly to Limoges Road, 25km was distributed to residents. Due to unforeseen circumstances Piperville Road Underpass will be closed until November 27, 2015. We apologize in advance for this inconvenience and very much appreciate the public’s patience during construction. ...

The City is asking residents to help improve stormwater flow in their neighbourhoods by clearing leaves and debris from on-street catch basins near their homes.  With the weather forecast over the next two days predicting heavy rainfall, City road crews will be working on drainage and keeping catch basins clear. ...

With local support from United Way Ottawa, and national support from A Way Home, local community partners are coming together in an unprecedented fashion to prevent and end youth homelessness in Ottawa. Convened by the Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa, the local initiative is focused on developing and implementing a plan that ensures a strong, coordinated community of support for youth 16-25. ...

** Religious leaders gathered in Ottawa and discussed religious conflicts ** ** based on each scripture ** Ottawa, Canada-On Oct 24 th , World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Office was held in Ridgemont High School Library, Ottawa, the capital city of Canada followed by the first WARP Office on Sep 5 th . ...