February 2016

City of Ottawa named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers

February 29, 2016

February 24, 2016 – For the fifth consecutive year, the City of Ottawa has been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in a competition that recognizes organizations for their exceptional workplace diversity and inclusion programs. The winners were selected by editors at MediaCorp and are featured in a special section of today’s Globe and Mail. “The City is working to implement best practices for creating a diverse workforce by strengthening partnerships with community organizations and…
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Elizabeth Dessureault receives Mayor’s City Builder Award

February 29, 2016

February 24, 2016 – Mayor Jim Watson and Kitchissippi Ward Councillor Jeff Leiper presented a Mayor’s City Builder Award to Elizabeth Dessureault at today’s City Council meeting. She was recognized for her contributions to lung cancer awareness, research, treatment and patient advocacy. In April 2015, Elizabeth, a lifelong non-smoker, was diagnosed with stage IIIB (late stage) lung cancer. She was 25 and five months pregnant for her first child. She was told her cancer was incurable…
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Ottawa 2017 Arts, Culture and Heritage Investment Program

February 11, 2016

The Ottawa 2017 Bureau and Mayor Jim Watson, in collaboration with lead partner CIBC, today announced an investment of $250,000 in a new funding program that will enable the capital’s arts, culture and heritage communities to add vibrancy to the celebrations of Canada’s 150th anniversary. The Ottawa 2017 Arts, Culture and Heritage Investment Program is a one-time dedicated funding opportunity available to eligible groups in Ottawa’s diverse arts, cultural and heritage sectors for projects in…
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Mayor’s City Builder Award – Bruce Brayman

February 10, 2016

Mayor Jim Watson and Osgoode Ward Councillor George Darouze presented a Mayor’s City Builder Award to Bruce Brayman at today’s City Council meeting. He was recognized for his contributions, through generous ongoing volunteering and inspiring leadership, to the quality of life of Greely residents. He and his family moved to Greely in 2006, and six months later he joined the Greely Community Association (GCA) as its secretary. He has also served as the GCA vice-president…
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City Council selects Steve Kanellakos as next City Manager

February 8, 2016

Ottawa City Council has appointed Steve Kanellakos as the City of Ottawa’s next City Manager at a special meeting this afternoon. Mr. Kanellakos is a former City of Ottawa Deputy City Manager with more than 30 years of experience overseeing key municipal services and projects. “We are delighted to have Mr. Kanellakos return to Ottawa City Hall to continue his great work on behalf of Ottawa residents. He is a trusted leader and consummate public servant…
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Month: February 2016

City of Ottawa named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers

Elizabeth Dessureault receives Mayor’s City Builder Award

Ottawa 2017 Arts, Culture and Heritage Investment Program

Mayor’s City Builder Award – Bruce Brayman

City Council selects Steve Kanellakos as next City Manager

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