_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – Mayor Jim Watson and Somerset Ward Councillor Catherine McKenney presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to skateboarding organization Girls+ Skate 613 at today’s City Council meeting. Girls+ Skate 613 builds community, diversity and inclusion by providing a safe space for individuals of all ages, abilities and genders to skateboard in a comfortable, encouraging environment. ...

_ Photo credit: Shaw Centre via Facebook _ _ (press release) _ ** Ottawa, ON July 12, 2016 ** – The Shaw Centre is pleased to announce that it has signed on as a founding supporter of Mealshare Ottawa, the local chapter of a national charity working to end youth hunger. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – Mayor Jim Watson and Cumberland Ward Councillor Stephen Blais presented City of Ottawa Commendations for Bravery to realtor Geoff Walker and asphalting workers Owen Cole and Alex Deschamps at today’s City Council meeting. ...

_ (press release) _ ** HALIFAX, NS ** ** ** ** – ** ** July 13 ** ** , 2016 ** ** – ** Spring Loaded Technology announces that it has completed its initial delivery of 60 UpShotTM bionic knee braces to the Department of National Defence as part of its $1M (CAD) contract awarded under the Build in Canada Innovation Program with the Canadian Army as the testing department. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – On Wednesday, July 13 and Thursday, July 14, a westbound lane on St. Joseph Boulevard between St. Pierre Street and Maisonneuve Street will be closed to accommodate drilling of three boreholes to investigate soil conditions in preparation for watermain replacement. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – The City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Champions baseball team are inviting residents to remember popular local community builder Max Keeping, by filling the RCGT Park baseball stadium for the ball game on Saturday, July 16, at 7 p. ...

_ (public memo from OC Transpo General Manager John Manconi) _ Mayor, Councillors and members of Transit Commission, Earlier this morning, we briefed the three union Presidents regarding workforce adjustments associated with the implementation of LRT. As you are aware the implementation of LRT will result in the need for fewer buses with a corresponding reduction in staff required to operate and maintain the system and reducing overall costs associated with the Council approved business case for LRT. ...

The humidex is rising, a cold drink on the patio is calling… and your organization’s productivity is likely slipping. It’s summer, the time to slow down a bit and take it easy. Summer can be a great time to focus on skill development for your team. ...

#TheBigSticky Social is Back! This Civic Long Weekend in Canada’s Capital is all about the best in Ribs, Chicken and Pulled Pork. Does your mouth water when you think about delicious, slow roasting goodness on the BBQ? Then get your finger licking, tongue hanging, sticky lips smacking ready for ** Capital Ribfest, July 28-31 at Festivals Plaza, Ottawa City Hall ** in beautiful downtown. ...

You’re locked in a small, windowless room with your friends. The clock ticks down the 45 minutes you have to find the clues, solve the puzzles and escape with your lives. There is no real danger, of course. The windowless room is a part of Jigsaw Escape Rooms in the ByWard Market, one of several such “escape rooms” in Ottawa. ...