Beginning today, whenever your call to 3-1-1 is placed on hold, you will hear the original music of Ottawa musicians. Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Diane Deans, Chair of the City’s Community and Protective Services Committee, revealed today the names of all 25 artists who have been selected to be part of the inaugural #ottmusik program. ...

Mayor Jim Watson and Alta Vista Ward Councillor Jean Cloutier presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award today to Daniel McCarthy for his dedication to the mission of Scouting and to enhancing Ottawa’s southeast as a healthy, caring community. Over the past 20 years, Mr. ...

Music & Beyond is pleased to announce a very special fundraising concert with acclaimed pianist Janina Fialkowska, who will be featured in a delightful program of works for solo piano and Beethoven’s majestic and powerful 4 th Piano Concerto, performed in the chamber music version arranged by the 19 ...

Beginning today, sections of First Avenue will be closed to vehicular and cycling traffic from Bank Street to Percy Street. Local traffic and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. This closure is required to complete construction of the roadway, sewer and watermain on First Avenue. ...

Residents and visitors alike will soon discover the secrets that lay hidden behind many of the city’s finest buildings during Doors Open Ottawa 2015. The 14 th annual event offers the public a chance to explore Ottawa’s built heritage from Carp to Cumberland. ...

Register for a City of Ottawa summer day camp by June 1, 2015 and you could be one of 50 lucky campers to win your week’s cost back, up to a value of $250. All registrations received by this date will automatically be entered into the draw. ...

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The Lunch Out Loud podcast looks to promote the amazing talent, food, events and music Ottawa has to offer. Every week we will introduce you to new things about Ottawa you never knew existed. ** This week: ** We meet up with Josh McJannett, co-founder and brewer at Dominion City Brewing Company, to talk all things craft beer, their founding, what differentiates them from others, their beer, the Beer Store and so much more! ...

** Elementary School Update ** ** _ Elementary schools will be open on Monday, May 11, 2015 . _ ** Today, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) received confirmation of the details of planned strike action by the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO). ...

At the 25 th annual Transecure Awards ceremony, the City of Ottawa today honoured the heroic actions of OC Transpo employees who went above and beyond the call of duty to provide aid and comfort to residents in need.  “Each year while providing safe, reliable and efficient transit service, OC Transpo employees continue to look out for the security of the public,” said Deputy Mayor Mark Taylor. ...