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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 ...
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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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All about landscaping rules in Ottawa

As described in the City’s Licensing By-law, hardscaping contractors now require a City of Ottawa business licence. They must also: Hardscaping contractors who are also snow plow contractors do not ...
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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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Reminder: Your waste collection day may change starting Monday, March 30

Starting Monday, March 30, your waste collection day may change due to the City’s new curbside collection contract. This change will impact about half of Ottawa households. To check if this impacts ...
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Road closure on Woodroffe Avenue at Richmond Road and Deschênes Street for service connections and road reconstruction

Beginning on Monday, March 30, Woodroffe Avenue, between Richmond Road and Deschênes Street, will be fully closed to vehicular traffic. It is planned to reopen this fall. This closure will allow for ...
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Committee serves up new licensing rules for food businesses

The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee today approved updates to the Licensing By-law to better reflect how the food industry operates, support its continued growth and cut red ...
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Behind every drop: drinking water services keeps water flowing to your tap

But behind that simple gesture is a very complex and sophisticated municipal water system – a system built on equity, engineered for resilience, and powered by dedicated staff who work around the ...
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Flags at Kinburn Community Centre lowered to half-mast in memory of Jack Shaw

The flags at the Kinburn Community Centre (3045 Kinburn Side Road) will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, March 22 in honour of the late Jack Shaw, who passed away on Friday, ...
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City now accepting commemorative naming spring nominations

The City of Ottawa is now accepting spring nominations for the commemorative naming of municipal assets, including new streets, minor indoor and outdoor assets, major facilities and parks. This is ...
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Stay informed: Flood watches active for local watersheds

The warm temperatures and recent precipitation have led to significant snowmelt and rising water levels across many of our local watersheds. As a result, flood watches are currently in effect.
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Help guide the design for two new recreation facilities in Ottawa’s southeast

Southeast Ottawa Recreation Complex and District Park : The 15,000 square-metre complex will include an indoor pool, two ice pads, a gymnasium, a fitness studio, multi-purpose rooms and exterior ...