_ (Memo via OC Transpo General Manager John Manconi) _ This memo provides an overview of the Fall 2016 transit service changes that will be starting on Sunday, September 4. These changes are part of OC Transpo’s regular schedule adjustments, which take place four times a year – April, June, September and December. ...

_ (press release) _ Paramedics responded to a call for a 25 year old construction worker who suffered a medical cardiac arrest that occurred in a new housing development near Stonehaven and Stonemeadow Dr. The Ottawa Paramedic Service Communications Centre received the call at 14:44 hrs today (Monday July 4 ...

Thousands flocked to Parliament Hill and other community events around the capital to celebrate the country’s 149th birthday. https://twitter.com/Canadadaycap/status/749073671428399104 https://twitter.com/jpeltzer/status/749214112886845440 https://twitter.com/ChiefBordeleau/status/748904017028349952 https://twitter.com/OttBikeMedic/status/749263905730465792 https://twitter.com/vshey/status/748922125000577024 https://twitter.com/erin_mccracken/status/748935002398855169 https://twitter.com/KylesWeather/status/749275158402129924 [ The hush of the city after a day of celebrations. ...

_ (Article via Heritage Ottawa ) _ Formerly a grand landmark at the intersection of Bank and Somerset Streets, Somerset House appears doomed to be demolished piece-by-piece. The building has stood vacant and partially demolished since 2007 when a main support in the basement was damaged during remodeling, causing partial collapse of the building’s southeast wall. ...

_ (press release) _ ** June 30, 2016 – ** The precipitation indicator for ** Moderate Drought ** of 60% of normal was reached last Sunday. Rainfall since then has had a minimal impact and conditions remain very dry. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – Mayor Jim Watson and Somerset Councillor Catherine McKenney took the first official steps today on the permanent Rainbow Crosswalks installed at the intersection of Bank Street and Somerset Street West. https://twitter.com/OttCapitalPride/status/748519017841758208 https://twitter.com/CFRA_Alison/status/748524372139327488 ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – The City of Ottawa announced today the co-chairs of its Canada Summer Games Bid Committee. Cyril Leeder, President of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, and Sue Holloway, a Canadian Olympic medalist who competed in both the summer and winter Olympics, will bring their extensive expertise to the bidding process. ...

_ (press release) _ _ Hockey Night in Canada’s Play On! _ has announced that Ottawa will once again host one of its street hockey tournament tour stops at the Canadian Tire Centre on July 9-10, 2016. ** Registration closes on Monday, July 4. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** - The City of Ottawa wants to help you make your Canada Day celebrations memorable – for all the right reasons. The following tips are courtesy of Ottawa Paramedic Service, Ottawa Public Health, Ottawa Fire Services, By-law and Regulatory Services and Security and Emergency Management: ** Fireworks ** ...

_ (press release) _ The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and its security partners wish to thank the public for their patience and cooperation as they ensured the safety and security of international guests and Canadians during the North American Leaders’ Summit. ...