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The City of Ottawa Commemorative Naming Committee is conducting public consultations on three separate naming proposals to: * Name the fieldhouse in Pierre Rocque Park, at 1257 Joseph Drouin Avenue, as the “Beauregard Bunker” * Rename the Cyrville Community Centre at 4355 Halmont Drive, to the “Pat Clark Community Centre” * Name a future park at 229 Hepatica Way, as “Henri Rocque Park” ** Beauregard Bunker – Orléans (Ward 1) ** In recognition of Lise and Bernie Beauregard’s extensive community service, the City of Ottawa has been asked to name the fieldhouse at Pierre Rocque Park, located at 1257 Joseph Drouin Avenue, the Beauregard Bunker. ...

For an updated list of what’s open and closed in Ottawa for Labour Day, please see: What’s open and closed in Ottawa for Labour Day

National Peacekeepers’ Day is Sunday, August 9, a day that honours all Canadian peacekeepers who have served or who are currently serving in peacekeeping operations around the world.  The flags at all City of Ottawa sites will be flown at half-mast on Sunday, August 9 from sunrise until sunset to commemorate these courageous and committed men and women. ...

Ottawa is gearing up for Archaeology Month, which takes place throughout August. This is your opportunity to learn more about the region and the history that’s been unearthed over the years.  A treat for archaeology enthusiasts of all ages, the City will celebrate by hosting the following activities at City Hall and Pinhey’s Point Historic Site: ** Archaeology Exhibition ** July 31 to August 31, from 9 a. ...

This summer, the City of Ottawa will be hosting free programs and special events at City Hall for every taste and interest.  Here are the events that are scheduled for the upcoming week: ** Saturday, July 11 ** ** ** ** Roller Derby in Ottawa ** 1 to 4 p. ...

At the 25 th annual Transecure Awards ceremony, the City of Ottawa today honoured the heroic actions of OC Transpo employees who went above and beyond the call of duty to provide aid and comfort to residents in need.  “Each year while providing safe, reliable and efficient transit service, OC Transpo employees continue to look out for the security of the public,” said Deputy Mayor Mark Taylor. ...

The flags at all City of Ottawa sites will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, April 28 to commemorate the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace (Workers' Mourning Day).  This day, to memorialize lives lost in the workplace and to resolve to prevent future tragedies, was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, and has since spread to about 80 countries around the world. ...

Every day young artists practice their passion for the arts in their school classrooms, private studios, or even at home in their basements. For the past 10 years, the City of Ottawa has been providing artists between the ages of 12 to 19 with opportunities to showcase their creations through a program called Young at Art. ...

The City of Ottawa is warning residents to be vigilant of door-to-door salespeople making false claims about the quality of City drinking water. The City has received complaints from residents who have been contacted by vendors selling water-filtration or treatment systems and providing incorrect information about water quality. ...

The City of Ottawa, in partnership with the Economic Club of Canada, presented the 2014 Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards this afternoon to four local businesspeople – Anand Aggarwal, A. Haseeb Awan, Mona Kalra and Peyman Yazdani.  The recipients were selected for their business success, contribution to the local economy, entrepreneurial spirit, and serving as an inspiration to new Canadians to start their own business. ...