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Twelve recommendations to help Ottawa’s rural businesses succeed

Doing business in the country can be a little different than doing business in other parts of the city. Sometimes, it can be very different indeed. That’s why we’re developing an Economic Development ...
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Spring Flood Taskforce begins monitoring and preparing for this year’s melt

The Spring Flood Taskforce, comprised of multiple City departments, works closely with local conservation authorities and the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board to monitor water levels and develop ...
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Funding is now available for green ideas

Small ideas can make a big difference in building a more environmentally-sustainable Ottawa and we want to help fund them through the Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP). What kind ...
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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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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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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. Over the course of her ...
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Spring flooding

Warmer temperatures and rain in the forecast for the weekend and early next week will increase water levels in the Rideau, South Nation and Mississippi watersheds. This increases the risk of unstable ...
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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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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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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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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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Mayor Sutcliffe to Make Announcement regarding Cricket in Ottawa

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe will make an announcement related to the local cricket community. Media will have an opportunity to ask questions following remarks.