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Committee approves grant funding for community projects

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee today approved funding for applications to the Rural Community-Building Grants Program. The program supports rural community improvement projects delivered ...
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Like mother, like daughter: driving change behind the wheel

And they’re already looking ahead to the next generation of McLaughlins behind the wheel as Brook hopes to pass down the family’s love of big machines to her young daughter. Making room at the ...
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Traffic and transit impacts for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Residents and road users can expect some traffic impacts in the downtown core this weekend for the St. Patrick’s Day parade. The following streets will be closed at the listed times on Saturday, March ...
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Mayor Sutcliffe and Councillor Troster to host annual International Women’s Day Celebration at City Hall

Join Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Councillor Ariel Troster, Council Liaison for Women, Gender Equity and 2SLGBTQ+ Affairs at the City of Ottawa’s annual International Women’s Day celebration at City Hall ...
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Committee approves decrease to development charges

The Planning and Housing Committee today approved amending the Development Charges (DC) By-law and updating the 2026 Development Charges Background Study. These changes will ensure the City collects ...
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Committee approves ByWard Market plan

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee today approved a revitalization framework and coordinated redevelopment program for the ByWard Market. This responds to long-standing Council direction and ...
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City of Ottawa named one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers

Today, Canada's Top 100 Employers named the City of Ottawa one of 2026’s National Capital Region’s Top Employer for the 14th year. This repeat honour reflects the City’s commitment to supporting ...
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How the Fraud and Waste Hotline helps keep the City accountable

The Hotline is a valuable tool used by the OAG to assist the City in ensuring it is accountable, responsible and engaged in sound ethical practices. The Hotline is operated independently by a third ...
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Seasonal load restrictions in effect for heavy vehicles serving Ottawa

Commercial vehicles or trailers with a gross vehicle weight in excess of five tonnes or 11,000 pounds per axle will be prohibited on roads where restriction signage is posted, and on all truck routes ...
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Flags at Ottawa City Hall lowered to half-mast in honour of Michael Cassidy

The flags at Ottawa City Hall (110 Laurier Avenue West) will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, February 28, in honour of the late Michael Cassidy, who passed away on November ...
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Attention musicians: #ottmusic applications now open to feature your music tracks

If you are an Ottawa-based musician and you want your original tracks to be heard by residents, applications are now open for 2026 #ottmusic programs, which include Music on Hold, City Sounds and ...
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Council adopts refreshed growth projections for Ottawa

An updated Growth Management Strategy for Ottawa will be presented for consideration in April. Once approved, the City will analyze whether there is enough land to house Ottawa’s growing population.