[caption id=“attachment_56775” align=“alignright” width=“376”] It’s a thing![/caption] The Ottawa-Vanier candidates debate was barely 20 minutes in when it was interrupted by one of Canada’s most prolific political candidates. John Turmel has run for political office in Canada at least 84 times at all levels of government over the past few decades, frequently in Ottawa. ...

[caption id=“attachment_56770” align=“aligncenter” width=“704”] Crews arriving at the scene of a partial tunnel collapse in downtown Ottawa on Nov. 10, 2016[/caption] Three workers were rescued after a piece of concrete fell inside a light rail tunnel in downtown Ottawa Thursday. ...

_ (press release) _ (Ottawa) - The Ottawa Police Service and Safer Roads Ottawa have partnered to raise awareness of the newly opened segregated bike lane along O’Connor Street. As part of this safety awareness campaign, Safer Roads Ottawa will be providing free lights to cyclists and the Ottawa Police Traffic Unit will be enforcing the rules of the road this Thursday. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa – ** Mayor Jim Watson today announced the 15 residents who will be inducted into the Order of Ottawa this year, as well as the 2016 recipient of the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching. ...

_ (press release) _ _ Ottawa, Ontario, November 2, 2016 _ — The medal set and the memorial plaque in honour of Private George Lawrence Price, the last Canadian soldier killed during the First World War, have been donated to the Canadian War Museum. ...

_ (press release) _ OTTAWA – A recent study of the economic benefits of the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) shows that Ottawans receive $5.17 in benefits for every $1 invested in the library system.  The study concluded that the library generated $256 million in total benefits in Ottawa in 2015, a remarkable 417% return on investment. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa, ON – ** Costco Wholesale opened its newest membership warehouse club in Barrhaven today located at – 4315 Strandherd Drive.  Attending the opening were Mr. Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa, Ms. Lisa MacLeod, MPP for Nepean-Carleton, Ms. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa – ** Earlier today, City Council tabled a balanced budget. Draft Budget 2017 is affordable, fiscally responsible and has a balanced plan to ensure the City operates within its means. Draft Budget 2017 focuses on strengthening core municipal services to residents with a continued commitment to long-term affordability. ...

_ (press release) _ (Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Strategic Operations Centre (OPSOC) has been launched!  The OPSOC is a hub for frontline, day-to-day operations and acts as a virtual back-up for officers on the road. It has been operational since October 24th and provides the following support: ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – Construction is underway for a vital transit link for west-end residents, the West Transitway Extension. The project was celebrated today by Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Keith Egli, Chair of the City’s Transportation Committee, Councillor Stephen Blais, Chair of Transit Committee, west end Councillors and the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Infrastructure for Ontario and MPP for Ottawa-West Nepean. ...