News Releases

Ottawa – City of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson today announced the official start of the City’s Bucket Brigade program during a media event at City Hall. The Bucket Brigade is a crew of summer students hired to reduce litter in downtown neighbourhoods that see an increase in both tourist and pedestrian traffic during the summer months.

Ottawa – Bob Chiarelli, MPP for Ottawa West-Nepean and Phil McNeely, MPP for Ottawa-Orléans today joined His Worship, Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa and members of City Council to officially break ground on the expansion of Highway 417 from Nicholas Street to Ottawa Road 174.

Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson and Ward Councillor Diane Holmes, today presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Ms. Floralove Katz for her outstanding community service, philanthropy, public advocacy, and her numerous contributions within the field of arts and culture.

Ottawa – Marion Dewar Plaza at Ottawa City Hall will rollout a wide assortment of foods for every taste as it presents the Street Food Showcase on Wednesday, May 8 from noon to 1:30 p.m.By purchasing a $10 bracelet – available on first-come, first-serve basis at the event –individuals will be able to sample selected menu items from some of the 18 new cart and truck food vendors. All proceeds will be donated to the Shepherds of Good Hope.