_ Our crowdsourced list of the best events in Ottawa this week. You can find even more events on our Ottawa Event Calendar . _ ** Thursday-Sunday, September 24-27: One World Film Festival ** The One World Film Festival, Ottawa’s longest-running annual documentary film fest, is back for a 26th year and happening from September 24 to 27 at the National Gallery and Saint Paul University. ...

Mayor Jim Watson presented a special Mayoral certificate to Ward 4 Kanata North Councillor Marianne Wilkinson this morning, in recognition and appreciation of her more than 25 years of service to elected municipal office.  “At Council and committee meetings, and countless public events, I always appreciate Councillor Wilkinson’s dedication and passion for service, as well as her focus and depth of experience,” said Mayor Watson. ...

Mayor Jim Watson and Stittsville Ward Councillor Shad Qadri presented a Mayor’s City Builder Award to Omar Sultan at today’s City Council meeting, recognizing his continued leadership and dedication to his community.  The father of five young children, Omar still finds time to be an active volunteer and philanthropist. ...

Work will begin on Wednesday, September 23 to construct new sidewalks on the west side of Eagleson Road in two segments: from Campeau Drive to the Highway 417 westbound on-ramp, and from the Highway 417 eastbound on-ramp to the 417 eastbound off-ramp. ...

Amidst a colourful spectacle of performers and mascots, Mayor Jim Watson and representatives from the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) showcased the many festivals, events and activities taking place in Ottawa throughout the fall season during an event at Lansdowne today. ...

The Ottawa Public Library is pleased to join _ Canadian Public Libraries for Fair Ebook Pricing _ to raise awareness of high eBook prices charged by multinational publishers. Despite booming borrowing rates and high demand for eBooks, public libraries face challenges in ensuring universal access to this content. ...

Work starts Monday to construct a new signalized crossing for cyclists and pedestrians on Bronson Avenue just south of Colonel By Drive.  Work on Bronson Avenue lanes and ramps will be done overnight to minimize traffic impacts. Most other work will take place in the daytime during off-peak hours. ...

Lynda Lane, between Smyth Road and Pleasant Park Road, is now open to drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. The City of Ottawa completed construction on the road this week, allowing for safer access between Lynda Lane and the nearby General Campus of the Ottawa Hospital. ...

[caption id=“attachment_17877” align=“aligncenter” width=“400”] Mr. Loaf by Andrew King[/caption]

Only a few more days before we say goodbye to summer and welcome fall, traditionally the busiest season for artisans. Between now and Christmas visitors will have a large variety of events to choose from - starting next weekend (September 26/27) with the (2nd) Etsy Made in Canada show at the Bell Sensplex and the (20th) West End Studio Tour. ...