#art #ncc #heritageNational Capital Commission loans historic portrait to Lord Elgin HotelToday, Dr. Mark Kristmanson, chief executive officer of the National Capital Commission (NCC), and David Smythe, general manager of Ottawa’s landmark Lord Elgin Hotel, unveiled a portrait of the 8th Earl of Elgin, who served as governor general from 1847 to 1854, and for whom the hotel was named. ...
#construction #LeBreton #nccThe NCC invites proponents to develop detailed proposals for LeBreton FlatsThe National Capital Commission (NCC) is announcing today the proponents who will be invited to propose plans for the future of LeBreton Flats, one of the largest and most significant development sites in the core of Canada’s Capital. Of five (5) proposals submitted in early January and evaluated in accordance with the criteria outlined in the Request for Qualifications document, four (4) prequalified proponents will be invited to develop detailed proposals. ...
#greenbelt #ncc #wildlifeNCC Safety Advisory - Reopening of trails in the GreenbeltThe National Capital Commission (NCC) took preventative measures this week and advised residents, farmers and users of the Greenbelt to be extra cautious as there had been, last weekend, an incident involving an attack on a horse in the Woodroffe Avenue area of the Greenbelt. ...
#greenbelt #nature #ncc #recreation #wildlifeWildlife attack in the area of Woodroffe Avenue in the GreenbeltThe National Capital Commission (NCC) advises residents and farmers to take extra precautions with respect to animals, livestock and pets and to keep them indoors, if possible. There has been a wildlife incident involving an attack on a horse in the vicinity. ...
#coyote #nccSafety Advisory: Coyote on Woodroffe in the Greenbelt_ Canada’s Capital Region _ — Following up on reports about a coyote on south Woodroffe Avenue in the Greenbelt, the National Capital Commission (NCC) advises residents and farmers to increase their safety measures as it relates to animals, livestock and pets and to keep them indoors at night. ...
#ncc #trafficAsh Tree Removal in Hampton Park (Island Park Drive and Merivale Road)The National Capital Commission (NCC) wishes to advise the public that a number of dead or dying ash trees infested by the emerald ash borer will be removed from Hampton Park. There are now approximately 370 ash trees in Hampton Park that constitute a safety hazard for pedestrians and motorists. ...
#Lebreton Flats #ncc #RFQThe National Capital Commission begins evaluation of submissions to develop LeBreton FlatsThe National Capital Commission (NCC), today, closed its request for qualifications (RFQ) to imagine the future of the largest and most significant development site in the core of Canada’s Capital. “We are encouraged that our invitation elicited such strong interest in the LeBreton Flats development,” said the NCC’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. ...
#Ice #ncc #Rideau Canal Skateway #safetySafety Advisory: Do not venture onto the Rideau Canal surfaceThe public is asked to remain off the Rideau Canal surface, as the ice is still dangerously thin. Although it may appear that a layer of ice has formed on some parts of the canal’s surface, the ice is still too thin. ...
#Christmas Lights #Christmas Trees #nccChristmas trees light up the Capital Region’s official residencesDuring this holiday season, beautiful natural Christmas trees are lighting up the state areas of the official residences thanks to a donation from the Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association (CCTGA). The Canadian-grown Fraser firs, ranging from 3 to 3.6 metres (10 to 12 feet) in height, are from the Ottawa area. ...
#Champlain Bridge #HOV #nccUpdate: Champlain Bridge HOV lane openThe Champlain Bridge centre lane for high occupancy vehicles (HOV) is open. In order to minimize the impact on commuters, traffic barrels will remain in place until the lane control system is functioning correctly. The barrels will continue to be adjusted to allow access to the centre HOV lane, which is open southbound in the morning and northbound in the afternoon. ...