Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year a significant traditional festival celebrated by Chinese communities around the world. The celebration typically involves family reunions, festive meals, dragon and lion dances, fireworks, and the giving and receiving of red envelopes (hongbao) containing money for good luck. Each year in the Chinese…
The Transit Commission met on Thursday and received a report on the Focused Fare Compliance Initiative which is focused on assessing fare compliance and promoting safety on the transit system. The initiative began on January 5 and will run until the end of April at various bus and O-Train stations across Ottawa’s transit network. Results from the…
City Council met Wednesday February 7 where a zoning amendment to facilitate phase two of a multi-tower development southwest of Baseline Road and Fisher Avenue was approved. Phase two includes a 24-storey tower and a 32-storey tower facing Baseline Road, across the street from the Central Experimental Farm (CEF). The zoning approved today allows for flexibility in…
As chair of Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) I am pleased to share with you that OCH have been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for 2024, the seventh year in a row! This achievement is a testament to OCH’s ongoing commitment to creating an exceptional workplace. It is a testament to…
The City’s Information Technology Services (ITS) will continue to develop technology solutions that help to deliver quality services to residents. The Finance and Corporate Services Committee met this week where members received a report on ITS’ planned work for 2024 with a strategic focus on three priority areas: Cybersecurity, Digital Modernization, and Enterprise Technology and Data. ITS…
Each night, approximately 330 families experience homelessness in Ottawa. To help reduce this number and keep children safe, the City has leased a building at 1 Corkstown Road. This four-storey building, which once served as a retirement home, is made up of 170 units and opened its doors yesterday as the Corkstown Transitional Housing Program. It…
“SPREAD THE LOVE” Fundraising Blitz, runs from February 11 to 15, 2024. To spread a little love their way, you can etransfer to britanniawintertrail@gmail.com or scan the QR code below. “SPREAD THE LOVE” is happy to bring back “Light Up The Trail” on February 14th from 6:30 to 7:30pm at the Gazebo Loop at Britannia Park.…
Residents are invited to join the City of Ottawa for a virtual discussion on emergency preparedness for persons with disabilities on Tuesday, February 13 from 1 to 3 pm. The City’s Office of Emergency Management, Accessibility Office and Ottawa Public Health will provide information and resources with a focus on key emergency preparedness considerations for…
The Ottawa Film Office is pleased to announce that its annual Film, Television, and Animation Career Fair will take place this year on Thursday, February 29th, from 4pm to 8pm, at the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park. An industry panel, moderated by Film Commissioner Sandrine Pechels de Saint Sardos, will kick off the event at…