_ (press release) _ Today the City of Ottawa recognized the actions of seventeen OC Transpo employees who provided safe haven or immediate intervention to members of the community in distress or experiencing an emergency.  “OC Transpo employees show their strong commitment to the safety and security of all residents of the City of Ottawa when they respond to emergency situations”, said Deputy Mayor Mark Taylor. ...

_ (press release) _ Camping season is here! Come and enjoy a rustic experience and connect with nature in Gatineau Park, just minutes from the downtown Capital Region. Three campgrounds , located at Philippe, Taylor and La Pêche lakes, offer over 300 campsites and 11 ready-to-camp units, including one new yurt. ...

_ (press release) _ O n May 20, hundreds of students from 10 west end schools will have the opportunity to perform with Music Director Alexander Shelley and members of NAC Orchestra in a concert called _ Life Reflected in Ottawa’s West End _ at Woodroffe High school fro ...

_ (press release) _ The youth of Lowertown have created a song that features powerful lyrics such as, “I don’t want to be another dude on the news, not just another stereotype, not just another homicide”; “pow pow all we hear is the gun sounds, like man put the guns down, I’m so sick of my hood being on the news” and “The nights might be scary, but I‘m safe in the light”. ...

_ (press release) _ Eight members of the Ottawa Paramedic Service (OPS) received the Ontario Paramedic Bravery Award at Queen’s Park this evening for their brave actions in response to the incident on October 22, 2014.  The eight OPS members included: Chief Anthony Di Monte; Superintendent Rodney Hamberger; Paramedics Michael Call; Eric Jetten; Dan Pollock; David Perras; Mylène Carbonneau; and Adam Whiteford, Tatical Paramedic. ...

_ (press release) _ Today at City Council, Mayor Jim Watson and Ottawa Senators player Chris Phillips announced Ottawa4FortMac, a fundraising event in support of the Fort McMurray relief efforts. The fundraising event is the Mayor’s direct response to the tragedy that is taking place in Fort McMurray. ...

_ (press release) _ Hungry theatre-goers will get the opportunity to unwind the rind on a new season of English live performance today. The fresh crop of entertainment coming to Shenkman Arts Centre goes on sale exclusively to Front + Centre members today, Tuesday, May 10 at 10 a. ...

_ (press release) _ The Young Makers is a social innovation venture run by students at the University of Ottawa, which introduces youth to the learning experience and fun of 3D printing within their community. Currently, Young Makers is reaching out to donors to help support their program at The Door Youth Centre. ...

OC Transpo will be holding an online public consultation from May 16 to 31, to allow customers and residents an opportunity to provide feedback on the expansion of their Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) policy.  OC Transpo uses CCTV cameras to enhance the safety and security of its customers, employees, property and the transit system as a whole, and to support daily operations. ...

_ (press release) _ The Ottawa Public Library will once again be part of Ottawa Comiccon. This is the Library’s fifth year at the convention, and its first year appearing with OPL’s mini Bookmobile. Visitors will be able to obtain a free Library card and borrow material on site. ...