_ (Ottawa Public Library) _ The Ottawa Public Library will be taking part in the Big Library Read program, which will be taking place until March 31, on a device near you.  Library card holders will be able to borrow and read American Sniper, the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of U. ...

_ (City of Ottawa) _ The flag of Belgium is being flown at City Hall at the request of Mayor Jim Watson to mourn the tragic and senseless loss of life which happened in Brussels today and to express the sadness of all residents of Ottawa. ...

_ (Ottawa Public Health) _ Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has issued a precautionary Boil Water Advisory for users of theCarlsbad Trickle-Feed water system. The advisory is being issued due to a water main break which has resulted in a loss of water pressure in the area. ...

_ (Ottawa Police) _ The Ottawa Police, in partnership with RCMP, Gatineau Police and OPP will conduct a one day enforcement blitz targeting cell phone use by drivers in the National Capital Region on March 22 . “For everyone’s safety, we want drivers to focus on their driving,” said Sgt. ...

_ (MASC) _ 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”. ...

_ (Soup Sisters) _ Over one thousand Syrian refugees have arrived in Ottawa in recent months to begin their lives anew and thanks to generous sponsors and donors they have been welcomed with clothing, accommodation and an outpouring of support. In April, they will also be welcomed with soup – the universal comfort food. ...

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The Ottawa Senators and the Refugee Sponsorship Support Program (“SSP”) are teaming up to raise funds and welcome newly arrived refugees to Ottawa. On Saturday, March 26, a group of newly arrived refugees will take to the ice with the help of volunteers at Canadian Tire Centre just hours before they’ll see the Senators take on the Anaheim Ducks. ...

_ (press release) _ Anderson Road is closed between Ridge Road and Russell Road due to the rehabilitation and construction of a culvert in the area. The work is expected to last until approximately March 23. Further updates will follow. ...

_ (Press release) _ Music Director Alexander Shelley and the National Arts Centre Orchestra announced the 2016-17 Season today at the National Arts Centre, heralding remarkable guest artists including ** Joshua Bell, Angela Hewitt, Rick Mercer, Jan Lisiecki, Pinchas Zukerman, ** and ** Canadian Brass, ** amongst the dozens of talented performers who will grace the stage of the NAC. ...