_ (Via City of Ottawa) _ ** Ottawa ** – The City of Ottawa is now accepting online nominations for the fifth annual Ottawa Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards. The deadline to submit the online form is September 30. The nominee should be a local businessperson who has immigrated to Canada, achieved success in his or her entrepreneurial endeavour, and has made a positive contribution to Ottawa’s local economy and community in one or more of the following ways: ...

_ (Via Hyatt Hotels) _ ** OTTAWA, ON ** — Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the official opening of Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market , marking the brand’s official entry into Canada. Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market will further the brand’s mission to create inspiring, indigenous experiences that immerse guests in the local culture of each unique destination. ...

_ (Via City of Ottawa) _ ** Ottawa ** – The City of Ottawa is in the process of converting 58,000 streetlights to Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology, an initiative that, upon completion, will save the City an estimated $6 million annually. ...

Another year, another fantastic Pride week in Ottawa. Celebrations kicked off August 15 with a flag raising at city hall. .. https://twitter.com/QaqishPolitico/status/765284478105194496 https://twitter.com/JimWatsonOttawa/status/765223218592440320 https://twitter.com/cmckenney/status/765299314088407040 A stirring human rights vigil in honour of the June 12 Orlando gay nightclub shooting… ...

** Transition Weekend Retreat ** Find support in times of ending and beginning, change and transition. Explore your past experiences of transition and identify what choices you want to make now. What is the creative direction for your future? By working with reflective tools such as writing, drawing and spiritual practice, you can prepare for change, access strength and clarify options for your next steps. ...

_ Our crowdsourced list of the best events in Ottawa this week. _ _ You can find even more events on our Ottawa Event Calendar . Check back here, as the list is updated throughout the week. _ _ Got an event? ...

_ (Via Bell Media) _ ** OTTAWA (August 18, 2016) ** – Bell Media Radio announced today the expansion of national news and current affairs program ** V ** ** IEWPOINTS WITH TODD VAN DER HEYDEN ** into the Ottawa market. ...

Interesting exchange on Twitter Saturday between a woman and Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau.  https://twitter.com/CarrieRaven/status/766994747319685120 https://twitter.com/CarrieRaven/status/766995112777900032 https://twitter.com/CarrieRaven/status/766995426482458625 https://twitter.com/CarrieRaven/status/766995776874635264 https://twitter.com/CarrieRaven/status/766996064922636288 And Bordeleau’s response… https://twitter.com/ChiefBordeleau/status/767000789348851713 The tweets come in the wake of the death of Abdirahman Abdi, a black man who died after a confrontation with Ottawa Police several weeks ago. ...

_ (Via City of Ottawa) _ ** Ottawa ** – The annual Capital Pride parade will take place on Sunday, August 21, starting at 1:15 p.m. Motorists should expect road closures and lane reductions on the following streets between 7 a. ...

_ (Via Ottawa Police) _ (Ottawa) – There will be an enhanced police presence in the ByWard Market area this weekend, in response to recent incidents of violence. Officers will be enforcing all offences under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Highway Traffic Act, Liquor Licence Act and City Bylaws. ...