Changes to traffic on Nicholas Street near Campus Transit Station will take place starting the evening of Sunday, August 23.  A duct bank located under the Transitway that provides heating and cooling to University of Ottawa buildings must be relocated in advance of the O-Train’s Confederation Line construction scheduled to take place in 2016. ...

New murals were officially showcased today on highway underpasses along Bank Street and Carling Avenue. This is the second year of the Murals on Underpasses program intended to feature local artists and beautify the City. ** ** “These murals beautify and enhance underpasses as key gateways to the City with images that reflect and depict local culture, history and visions of artistic expression,” said Mayor Jim Watson. ...

The City of Ottawa is committed to helping residents dispose of their waste in the safest and most environmentally friendly way and reminds residents that some of the waste in garages, basements and sheds is hazardous and cannot be left at the curb for pickup or poured down the drain. ...

Ottawa’s, 2015 Capital Pride Parade takes place on Sunday, August 23 rd beginning at 1 p.m. This is the fourth year that the District will be participating in the annual event. It is anticipated that over 75,000 festival goers including hundreds of OCDSB representatives will be in attendance. ...

Beginning on Saturday, August 22 at 11p.m. Greenbank Road will be closed to vehicular, cycling and pedestrian traffic in both directions between Malvern Drive and Wessex Road. The road will be closed to prepare for a new railway detour. Greenbank Road is expected to reopen on Sunday, August 23 in the afternoon. ...

Hosting its fifth annual Harvest Table on Sunday, August 30th in the beautifully renovated Horticulture building at the new Lansdowne Park, Savour Ottawa couldn’t be more pleased in regards the success of this annual event – as it typically sells as out very fast and for good reason. ...

The O ** ** ttawa Palestinian Festival is a cultural summer celebration in the heart of the Ottawa community, attended by over 9000 visitors in its first year, 2014. The theme for this year’s festival is “Explore Palestine in Ottawa”. ...

The Ottawa Craft Beer Festival is back! The festival showcases exceptionally crafted craft beers, local eateries and is designed to promote the appreciation of Craft Brewed Beer. Come on out and taste these exceptionally crafted craft beers from our local breweries, like Beau’s Brewery and Ashton Brew Company and many more. ...

O-Train Trillium Line service will be temporarily replaced by Route 107 bus service on Friday, August 21, starting at 9:30 p.m. to complete maintenance work in various locations along the track.  To minimize the impact to customers, the maintenance work will be completed overnight and service will resume Saturday morning as per the regular schedule. ...

This summer, the City of Ottawa is hosting free programs and special events at City Hall for every taste and interest. ** Here are the events scheduled for the upcoming week: ** ** Tuesday, August 25 ** ** Salsa Babies ** ...