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Pursuant to Subsection 14 (1) (a) of Procedure By-law 2014-441, a special City Council meeting called by His Worship Mayor Jim Watson will be convened in Andrew S. Haydon Hall, beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, on matters related to the 2015 Draft Operating and Capital budgets (and associated reports); the 2015 budgets of the Ottawa Police Services Board, the Ottawa Public Library Board, the Ottawa Board of Health, the Committee of Adjustment and Crime Prevention Ottawa. ...

Ottawa City Council today received and tabled its first draft budget of its term, which seeks to maintain the momentum of significant city-building projects such as light rail transit, Arts Court, and the Bayview Innovation Centre. The draft budget proposes key investments in affordable housing, community facilities and crime prevention, while keeping taxes and user fees affordable. ...

The City of Ottawa is undertaking a zoning review to determine appropriate locations for new, local commercial zones within residential neighbourhoods, and is seeking public input at an upcoming meeting on the proposed zoning regulations and the rezoning sites in six wards. ...

The 2013 Wildlife Strategy identified the need to update and revise the City’s current wildlife construction protocol, previously approved by the former Region of Ottawa-Carleton, prior to amalgamation. During summer, 2014, City staff consulted with key stakeholders to obtain their feedback on what changes are needed to the protocol. ...

** Report potholes ** and any other road or sidewalk deficiencies by calling 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). ** Clear snow on your property. ** The Use and Care of Roads By-Law No. 2003-498 and Parks and Facilities By-Law No. 2004-276 prohibit the disposal of snow or ice on roadways or in any park. ...

City Hall will be filled with the sound of music this holiday season, thanks to an Ottawa resident’s permanent donation of a baby grand piano. Mayor Jim Watson received the baby grand piano from Natalie MacLean during a ceremony today at Ottawa City Hall. ...

Over the weekend, there were issues with the City of Ottawa’s website, ottawa.ca . The website is currently online. There were no security breaches or loss of resident or City data. City services have not been affected and are operating normally. ...

Mayor Jim Watson will host the Mayor’s 14 th Annual Christmas Celebration on Saturday, December 6 at Ottawa City Hall in support of the Ottawa Food Bank.  Date: Saturday, December 6 Time: 2 to 6 p.m. Location: Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West ...

War veterans who wear their medals and/or uniforms ride free on OC Transpo, Para Transpo and STO (Société de transport de l’Outaouais) services during National Veterans’ Week – November 5 to 11. Companions accompanying veterans during National Veterans’ Week also ride free of charge. ...

Churchill Avenue opened today, on budget and six months ahead of schedule, with enhanced facilities for all users–pedestrians, cyclists, drivers and transit users alike -making Churchill Avenue Ottawa’s first complete street. ** Complete streets ** are streets built for everyone. As Ottawa grows and develops, the City is ensuring streets are designed to meet the needs of all users, whether they choose to walk, bike, drive or take public transit. ...