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“New Flyer” Photo by Justin S. Campbell, via Flickr. (Used under a Creative Commons License.) This week is the “Transit Challenge” for 2020, with many city councillors signed up to stick with transit for their travel needs over the course of the whole week. ...

The city is looking for its 2020 summer students! Are you interested in working at the City this summer? Our summer recruitment program is now open at ottawa.ca/careers. We have more than 70 summer jobs for students aged 16 and over. ...

The city’s projects to revitalize Vanier are a part of “Vision Vanier”. The City of Ottawa has posted this video on their website to explain the Vision Vanier initiatives. Here’s some details from their website: Vision Vanier is an umbrella initiative of City projects that aim to revitalize Vanier and turn it into a liveable neighbourhood. ...

“New Flyer” Photo by Justin S. Campbell, via Flickr. (Used under a Creative Commons License.) (Here’s a memo from John Manconi, the city’s general manager of transportation services.) As you know, we have been providing S1 supplemental bus service due to a shortage of trains delivered by RTG last week for service on O-Train Line 1. ...

Outside the National Gallery of Canada. Photo by James Peltzer via the OttawaStart Flickr pool. Visiting art galleries and museums is a great way to expand your knowledge and be inspired. Ottawans are lucky to be living in a city which has seven of the nine national museums and art gallery. ...

(Via Ottawa Public Library) There it is. The Ottawa Public Library – Library and Archives Joint Facility. After 10 years of work, it is with tremendous pride that we share the design of this future landmark destination. This incredible space will connect us, inspire us, and bring us together in new and unimaginable ways. ...

On the Rideau Canal. Skating is a great way to get a cardio workout. (Photo by Matthew Fournier via Unsplash) Next month is Heart Month, and there is no better way to celebrate your heart than to ensure it’s as healthy as possible. ...

A map of current bushfires in Australia. (MyFireWatch/Government of Western Australia) (Press release) Skrub Home Cleaning Services, an eco-friendly home and office cleaning company located here in Ottawa, announced today that they will be pledging 1⁄4 of their gross profit in the months of January & February 2020 to aid in the relief and rebuild of Australian Wildlife by donating half to the Australian Red Cross and half to the RSPCA New South Wales. ...

Photo: The O-Train in testing during winter 2019. Train roofs on Line 1 will see improved cleaning after an accumulation of filth on them caused a power issue that held two trains up on New Year’s Eve. Ken Woods, who works in OC Transpo’s train control room, tweeted that trains have been getting pulled off the line and into the maintenance yard for chemical-based cleaning on their roof. ...

“New Flyer” Photo by Justin S. Campbell, via Flickr. (Used under a Creative Commons License.) OC Transpo’s winter service starts on Sunday, January 5 and includes schedule changes and improvements to bus service. Visit octranspo.com and use the Travel Planner to see if your regular trips will change. ...