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Ottawa City Hall (Photo/Devyn Barrie) The City of Ottawa is initiating the replacement of public Wi-Fi infrastructure at its facilities that presently offer this service. In the meantime, there will be some temporary service interruptions. Free Wi-Fi service, which is currently available in 26 City facilities, will be unavailable in all but four facilities starting Monday, June 17, while the service is being upgraded citywide. ...

TD Ottawa Jazz Festival crowd at City Hall in 2018. (Photo/Chris Parker) Where: Ottawa City Hall, Confederation Park, NAC, Queen St. Fare (170 Queen St.), Lord Elgin Hotel Grill 41 and Mercury Lounge (56 ByWard Market Sq.) When: June 21 through July 1. ...

City politicians and staff unveil a new sign showing Ottawa’s new population count. (Via Jim Watson/Twitter) Along with a new sign touting Ottawa’s status as a million-resident town as of Friday, the city unveiled a new slogan: “Canada in one city. ...

Amanda Bernardo lives in Barrhaven and often rides the bus to work downtown. She says it was smart to integrate the Transitway in the heart of the community, although there are some weak spots in the service. (Photo/Devyn Barrie) (This is the third and final of a three-part look at transit-oriented development in Ottawa and how it can change the way we live and get around in the near future. ...

A sign advertising Trinity Station, a transit-oriented development coming to 900 Albert Street, near Bayview Station. (Photo/Devyn Barrie) (This is the second of a three-part look at transit-oriented development in Ottawa and how it can change the way we live and get around in the near future. ...

“A window on transit in Ottawa” by Jamie McCaffrey. Used under a creative commons license. (This is the first of a three-part look at transit-oriented development in Ottawa and how it can change the way we live and get around in the near future. ...

LeBreton Flats seen from the air. (Photo via NCC) (Via NCC) Calling all residents! It’s time to share your ideas to transform LeBreton Flats. The National Capital Commission (NCC) is moving forward to create a Master Concept Plan that will provide a renewed vision for building LeBreton Flats. ...

Raised cycle tracks, similar to this example located near Prince of Wales Drive, are coming soon to Bay Street downtown. The City of Ottawa posted a construction notice last month that construction will begin this summer on new cycle tracks for Bay Street, for a five-block segment between Laurier Avenue and Wellington Street. ...

The ByWard Market, seen from atop the Andaz Ottawa hotel. (Photo/Devyn Barrie) William Street has been closed to cars for the summer to create a new place for visitors to the Market to sit, stay and relax. The plaza, which stretches from George Street to York Street, provides a wide promenade with more seating and greenery, activities for children and space for entertainment. ...

A tornado touched down in Ottawa on Sunday. (Photo/Eric Gilmour) A tornado formed near the Gatineau airport Sunday evening, around 6 p.m., before moving into the Ottawa area to cause damage in Orléans and other areas. Environment Canada issued a preliminary statement late Sunday, saying the tornado appeared to be of EF1 force, on the Enhanced Fujita scale that runs from zero to 5. ...