Councillor Rick Chiarelli would like to announce a coordinated effort by Capital Welcomes, other local community groups (such as Ottawa Neighbourhood Services, the Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul, etc.) and with support from Refugee613 that will help ensure that donations of clothing for both refugees and long time Ottawa residents make it to their intended recipients. ...

The deceleration lane from Highway 174 eastbound to southbound Trim Road is currently closed due to construction.  The left lane of the eastbound 174 remains open for through traffic, and the right lane is to be used for turning right onto Trim Road. ...

The National Capital Commission (NCC) has received detailed proposals from two pre-qualified proponents for the redevelopment of LeBreton Flats , one of the largest and most significant urban development sites in the core of Canada’s Capital. In alphabetical order, the proponents are as follows: ...

OC Transpo and Para Transpo are the safe and reliable way to travel during the holidays and are offering free service after 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve sponsored by Safer Roads Ottawa, a City of Ottawa program.  OC Transpo will also run a special holiday service from December 20 to January 2. ...

On Sep. 15, 2014, I announced plans to retire from Zaphod Beeblebrox, but assured you I would work hard for the club to continue on, if at all possible ( [ http://www.obj.ca/Local/ Sports-and-entertainment/2014- 09-15/article-3869816/Zaphods- preparing-for-final-bow%3F/1 ](http://www.obj.ca/Local/Sports-and-entertainment/2014-09-15/article-3869816/Zaphods-preparing-for-final-bow%3F/1) ). Today is bittersweet for me. ...

Here’s a note from Judy, the homeowner: “We are located at 1412 Larkhaven Crescent in Orleans. I’ve attached a few photos of the display for this year, which includes a gingerbread house this year, and our yearly merry-go-round. Not to mention our choir of snowmen, amongst other things. ...

Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Diane Deans, Chair of the Community and Protective Services Committee, Councillor David Chernushenko, Chair of the Environment Committee, and Ward Councillor Bob Monette recognized Pattison Outdoor Advertising today as a Major Sponsor, under the Community Champions Program, of the ** 150,000 Trees Ottawa ** tree planting campaign. ...

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today unveiled the official program for Winterlude 2016, which runs from January 29 to February 15. She was joined by Randy Boissonnault, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage; His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa; and Cédric Tessier, Limbour district Councillor for the Ville de Gatineau. ...

Starting Sunday, December 20, the next phase of OC Transpo service adjustments to accommodate O-Train Confederation Line construction will take effect. These service adjustments require the closure of the Transitway roadway between Lees and Hurdman stations. Additional adjustments will start Sunday, January 17, and will require the closure of the Transitway roadway between Empress Avenue and Merton Street. ...

It’s a celebration! The City of Ottawa is marking the 30 th anniversary of its Public Art Program with ** This Is Us Now ** – a special exhibit featured at three municipal galleries.  The exhibit is being held at the Trinity Art Gallery at Shenkman Arts Centre, the Atrium Gallery at Ben Franklin Place, and the Karsh-Masson Gallery at Ottawa City Hall. ...