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Mayor Watson outlines the year ahead in State of the City Address

January 25, 2012
Ottawa – Today Mayor Jim Watson delivered his first State of the City Address to members of Council, residents and staff at City Hall. The speech focused on progress made in 2011 and how Council can continue to move forward in 2012 on economic development, streamlined urban planning, better transportation and increased tourism. A number of new initiatives were also unveiled.
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City Builder Award presented to Kay Johnston

January 25, 2012
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson, with Osgoode Ward Councillor Doug Thompson, today presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Kay Johnston for her selfless volunteer work and many contributions to the community.Ms. Johnston, who turned 80 in October, has been a resident advocate for more than 30 years volunteering at the Township of Osgoode Care Centre and involved in all aspects of fundraising at the Centre. She also volunteers with the Osgoode Home Support Program, making appointments, answering phones and driving patients to appointments.
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Ottawa Light Rail Trade Show

January 19, 2012
The City of Ottawa, in partnership with the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce and the Ottawa Business Journal, will be hosting an OLRT Trade Show on February 9, 2012 at the CE Centre (4899 Uplands Drive).
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Kiss tobacco goodbye during National Non-Smoking Week

January 16, 2012
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson declared January 15 to 21 as National Non-Smoking Week in Ottawa today highlighting the help that is available to help residents stop smoking.  The theme of this year’s National Non-Smoking Week is “Breaking up is hard to do” – Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is encouraging people to “Kiss tobacco goodbye”. The launch event also highlighted the smoking cessation programs offered by OPH and community partners.“Quitting smoking can be one of the best and most immediate ways to improve your health,” said Mayor Watson. 
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Statement by Mayor Jim Watson on the passing of Jean Pigott O.C.

January 10, 2012
Our city and our country today lost a great community builder with the passing of Jean Pigott, at the age of 87.For most of her life, Jean was an incredible leader in both the public and private sectors, and someone who could always be counted on to put the interests of her community and country first and foremost.In a day and age of an abundance of negativity, Jean was always a positive force for change in the nation’s capital.
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New fire station opens in City’s south end

January 10, 2012
Ottawa – The Barrhaven South community welcomed Fire Station 47 to the neighbourhood today with a grand opening celebration attended by Mayor Jim Watson, Councillors Mark Taylor, Jan Harder, Steve Desroches, and Scott Moffatt, Ottawa Fire Chief John deHooge, city staff and local residents. “This new fire station will mean faster emergency response times and greater peace of mind for the residents of this growing community,” said Mayor Jim Watson. “It will also help conserve energy and save money thanks to its sustainable design.”
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Ottawa Police Services Board and Mayor Watson salute departing Chief Vern White

January 6, 2012
Ottawa – Ottawa Chief of Police Vern White was appointed to the Senate today by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. His departure will take effect on February 20, 2012.“I want to congratulate Chief White on his appointment and thank him for his service to our City,” said Mayor Jim Watson, who is also a member of the Police Board. “Vern has worked tirelessly to improve safety for all of our citizens and this has been reflected in declining crime rates. He is a community builder and I look forward having an Ottawa voice in the Senate of Canada.”
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City moves to cap size of Redwood development

December 30, 2011
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa’s Planning Department is recommending a zoning change to cap the number of units built at the Redwood community in College Ward after the developer submitted an application that increased the size of the project by more than 75 per cent.
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