_ (press release) _ Canada’s top triathletes will be swimming, biking and running into the Nation’s Capital Region for the 2016 and 2017 Canadian Sprint and Standard Distance Triathlon Championships, along with the CAMTRI Continental Cup. ** ** “Having the opportunity to host major events in all corners of the country is critical to the growth and future success of our sport across Canada,” said Tim Wilson, chief executive officer, Triathlon Canada. ...

_ (Press release) _ This summer, OC Transpo will offer a summer U-Pass to eligible college and university students for the first time. This expansion of the existing U-Pass program demonstrates the City’s continued efforts to offer affordable, environmentally sustainable transit use for college and university students. ...

_ (press release) _ The Order of Ottawa recognizes the professional achievements and outstanding service of exceptional Ottawa residents. This prestigious civic award honours up to 15 of Ottawa’s most deserving individuals each year. Any resident of Ottawa who has made a significant contribution in a professional capacity that has been of benefit to our community may be nominated. ...

_ (press release) _ As part of the renewal of Rideau Street, the City of Ottawa is working with Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd. (owner of the Rideau Centre) to transform Nicholas Street from Rideau Street to Besserer Street into a pedestrian public space, to be called Ogilvy Square. ...

** April 2 Art Place Showcase, presented by AOE Arts Council ** ** Ottawa (Ontario) ** – On Saturday April 2, 2016, from 2 to 4:30 p.m., AOE Arts Council will host a Showcase event at Ottawa’s Gallery 101 to celebrate the series of 2015-16 ** Art Place ** projects. ...

This Thursday , eight new speakers will share their unique ‘idea’s worth spreading’ at TEDxKanata’s 2016 edition, taking place at the Brookstreet Hotel.  Following a successful and motivational inaugural event, the second annual series of talks promises industry trailblazers who have overcome obstacles and continually challenge the status quo. ...

When the Conservatives won the election in 2011 with 39% of the popular vote, it was generally agreed that something was wrong with our electoral system. When the Liberals won the election in 2015 with 39% of the popular vote, it was almost universally agreed that something had to be done. ...

_ (press release) _ The Ottawa 2017 Bureau and Mayor Jim Watson, in collaboration with lead partner CIBC, announced today a world first: an impressive underground multimedia production in the city’s highly anticipated light rail train system. The Confederation Line of Ottawa’s new Light Rail Transit (LRT) service is scheduled to launch in May 2018. ...

_ (press release) _ The winners of this year’s Ottawa Public Library (OPL) Awesome Authors Youth Writing Contest were announced yesterday, Tuesday, March 29, at Centrepointe Theatre. Prizes were handed out to honour Ottawa-area youth between the ages of 9 and 17 who submitted poems and/or short stories in French and/or English, between December 2015 and February 2016. ...

_ (press release) _ Mayor Jim Watson has asked that the flag of Pakistan be flown at City Hall over the coming days to mourn the tragic loss of life which happened in Lahore, Pakistan on Sunday, March 27 and to express the sadness of all residents of Ottawa. ...