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Building a better Bank Street: a look at winter construction

Winter work on Bank Street included excavation and replacement of sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure, retaining wall construction and utility relocations. Watermain work is generally planned for ...
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Easter Weekend schedule changes

The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts on Good Friday, April 3, and Easter Monday, April 6. Client Service Ce ...
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Committee advances bus priority measures to improve travel on Bank Street

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee today approved measures to improve transit along Bank Street, between Highway 417 and the Bank Street Canal Bridge. The target launch date would be in ...
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Ottawa Bluesfest confirms its full July 19th lineup, including free daytime programming and more in celebration of Ottawa 200

Ottawa Bluesfest—in partnership with the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Tourism—will celebrate Ottawa 200 on Sunday, July 19 with a special event to recognize the 200th birthday of Canada’s capital. It all ...
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City Manager to introduce new General Manager of Transit Services

City Manager Wendy Stephanson will be joined by Mayor Sutcliffe and Chair Gower to introduce the new General Manager of Transit Services for the City of Ottawa. Following the announcement, the City ...
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Centre d’accueil Champlain receives official French Language Services designation

“For more than 50 years, Centre d’accueil Champlain has been there for Francophone seniors and their families, providing care that respects language, culture, and dignity. This designation recognizes ...
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Celebrating Francophone Voices: Ottawa’s Continued Commitment to Bilingualism

From the earliest days of Bytown 200 years ago to the modern and dynamic capital we know today, French‑speaking residents have influenced Ottawa’s growth and helped build a community rooted in ...
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Traffic impacts on Laurier Avenue and Elgin Street intersection resume until fall

Constructionat the Laurier Avenue and Elgin Street intersection will restart in late March as part of the Laurier Avenue cycling modifications project. Traffic impacts in this are ...
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Mayor Sutcliffe to host annual Francophone RendezVous

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe will host members of Ottawa’s Francophone community on Friday, March 27 at the Annual Francophone RendezVous with the Mayor. This year’s event will include an armchair discussion ...
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All about landscaping rules in Ottawa

Landscaping Education Guide. Whether you’re working with a contractor or tackling this project yourself, read through the City’s Landscaping Education Guide before you start.
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Committees endorse refreshed plan to improve housing stability, reduce homelessness

In a joint meeting today, the Planning and Housing Committee and the Community Services Committee approved a refreshed 10‑Year Housing and Homelessness Plan. The plan is Ottawas ...
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Flags at half-mast in memory City of Ottawa Crossing Guard

Effective immediately, and until further notice, the flags at all City of Ottawa sites have been lowered to half-mast as we mourn the loss of Peter Clark, who tragically lost his life while serving as ...