_ (press release _ _ ) _ The City of Ottawa’s seven drinking water systems have once again received a perfect score in drinking water system inspections performed by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) for the review period of 2015-2016. ...

_ (press release) _ The pedestrian and cycling tunnel that passes under Colonel By Drive at Campus station will be closed from Monday, May 2 until Monday, August 22, to permit the safe demolition and reconstruction of the transit station at uOttawa. ...

_ (press release) _ Mayor Jim Watson’s trade mission to India was off to a good start Monday with the announcement of agreements between Canadian and Indian companies during its first day of business in New Delhi. The delegation is focused on building trade linkages and attracting investments which is a significant component of “Partnerships for Innovation”, the City’s economic development strategy. ...

_ (press release) _ Campus Station will close Sunday, April 24 to make way for construction of the O-Train Confederation Line coming in 2018. At the same time, OC Transpo will make spring schedule and routing adjustments. The Rack & Roll program also returns with bike racks reinstalled on more than 450 buses. ...

In less than a monththe region will welcome back the Ottawa Insights Business Summit, a new series of events to bring together top local business leaders in a fun and informal setting. Even if this year’s event will be held down the street at Zibi Canada’s Gatineau location, it promises to be an afternoon of insightful speakers before an elongated and entertaining networking session. ...

_ (press release) _ Early birds have been registered for weeks, and now it’s official for everyone: Tim Hortons Cleaning the Capital is underway.  Tim Hortons Cleaning the Capital is a city-wide event that brings together families, friends, neighbours and communities to help keep Ottawa clean and green. ...

_ (press release) _ Ottawa Fire Services is placing a city-wide fire ban into effect immediately to prevent the rapid spread of fire due to grass and brush fires. This ban will remain in place until conditions improve and the green grass starts to show through dead tall grass. ...

_ (press release) _ Mayor Jim Watson is set to lead a trade mission to India to attract investment for Ottawa businesses and build opportunities in training, research and tourism. The 35 delegates represent technology companies, academic institutions, business and tourism associations, and Invest Ottawa, the city’s economic development agency. ...

_ (press release) _ Residents and businesses are invited to engage with City staff at a new event, _ Building Better Connections _ – a community forum organized by the City’s Planning and Growth Management Department.  The forum promises to bring together Ottawa’s residents and provide a space for meaningful discussion on a series of planning topics. ...

_ (press release) _ The City will reach a major milestone in the Greenbank Road widening project this weekend.  Beginning on Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m., Greenbank Road will be closed to vehicular, cycling and pedestrian traffic in both directions between Malvern Drive and Wessex Road. ...