_ (press release) _ Help raise a guide dog in training. It’s a volunteer job like no other. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind needs volunteers to help raise puppies which will become life-changing dogs for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. ...

_ (press release) _ OTTAWA (July 6, 2016) - The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF), North America’s leading animation film festival, is pleased to announce the official selection for the ** Animated Feature Competition ** . This year’s collection includes a range of personal stories from Europe and North America, from the touching and poignant, to the wild and grotesque. ...

The National Capital Commission has released its draft 50-year plan for the capital. _ Plan for Canada’s Capital, 2017–2067 _ lays out a wide-ranging vision for the future of Canada’s capital region. It includes 17 milestone projects: 1. An Indigenous welcome centre on Victoria Island. ...

_ (press release) _ Ottawa, 29 June, 2016: Today a [ private sector consortium ](http://letsgomoose.ca) of twelve companies applied to the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) seeking federal government authorization to proceed with the development of a 400 km inter-provincial passenger rail service throughout Canada's Greater National Capital Region. ...

The BBC’s Linda Pressley reports on a local supportive housing centre, The Oaks, which is using a unique addiction treatment for alcoholics. Listen to the full piece on the BBC World Service here…

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa – ** Paul Clarke and EcoDistrict were recognized with 2015 Bruce Timmermans Awards today. The two winners received praise at today’s Transportation Committee for their outstanding commitment to Ottawa’s cycling community. “We take great pride in the incredible cycling infrastructure that Ottawa has invested for more comfortable, accessible and safer cycling for all residents,” said Mayor Jim Watson. ...

_ (press release) _ Ottawa ( Wednesday, July 6, 2016 ) – _ “ _ _ The TD Ottawa Jazz Festival has always been a place to discover new music with enough choice and selection overlap you’d need a couple of clones to really take in all the festival has to offer each year. ...

_ (press release) _ Celebrate Healthy Parks, Healthy People (HPHP) with Ontario Parks, Friday, July 15, 2016 . Admission to all Ontario Parks is free for day-use visits. HPHP is a worldwide movement that encourages more time in nature for overall health. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – As if you needed another reason to cheer on the Ottawa REDBLACKS, here is one more. For each touchdown the REDBLACKs score at TD Place Stadium this season, a tree will be planted at the OC Transpo Trim Park and Ride. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – In the event of a labour disruption to Canada Post service on Friday, the City has developed contingency plans for residents and businesses that rely on mail service. Ontario Works In anticipation of a postal disruption, a decision was taken by Community and Social Services to keep the July monthly cheques out of the mail system. ...