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This summer, the City of Ottawa will be hosting free programs and special events at City Hall for every taste and interest. ** Reminder: ** ** Friday, July 17 ** ** Concert ** – ** Sherri Harding and The Heat ** Noon to 1 p. ...

Join us for summer fun at one of the City of Ottawa’s 56 wading pools , and enjoy the fabulous special events that the City has planned while keeping you cool at the pool.  Each wading pool hosts one special event during the summer featuring arts and crafts, sports and games from 11 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 week of July 6: ** Tuesday, July 7 ** ** Salsa Babies ** ** ™ and Picnic ** 10 a. ...

The Lunch Out Loud podcast looks to promote the amazing talent, food, events and music Ottawa has to offer. Every week we will introduce you to new things about Ottawa you never knew existed. ** This week: ** Wow, you are going to want to listen to this one! ...

Register for a City of Ottawa summer day camp by June 1, 2015 and you could be one of 50 lucky campers to win your week’s cost back, up to a value of $250. All registrations received by this date will automatically be entered into the draw. ...

Try before you buy and discover a new and healthier you. The City of Ottawa is offering free passes for City fitness facilities and various classes during the Try It! campaign from April 27 to May 3. The free passes can be used for aquafitness, cycling and group fitness classes or access to City fitness centres. ...

The City of Ottawa is asking residents, rental contract holders and organizers of large public events, to please stay off ball diamonds, sports fields and general turf areas at the City’s recreation centres and parks.  Due to recent weather, the fields are extremely wet and could be damaged if used in their current condition. ...

Parents and guardians of children and youth with disabilities are invited to attend this year’s Special Needs Camp Fair. Summer programs offered in Ottawa and the surrounding area will be showcased and more than 50 camp providers and agencies will be available to answer questions. ...

Mayor Jim Watson will host a consultation event, funded by the Province of Ontario, to help shape the City’s Older Adult Plan 2015-2018 and to celebrate the many accomplishments of the current plan since it was adopted in 2012. ** Date: ** Wednesday, March 18, 2015 ** Time: ** 10 a. ...

The 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. ...