The City of Ottawa’s 13th annual 55 + Short Story Contest invites submissions of original, unpublished short stories or memoirs of 2000 words or less by Ottawa residents 55 years or older.
Eight entrants will be named to the 2010 Winners Circle, sharing recognition and prize money of $400. They will be recognized [...]
Heron Park - City News
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa has recently been informed by Orgaworld Canada that their current Ministry of Environment Certificate of Approval issued by the Ministry of the Environment for their composting facility does not include dog feces as an acceptable material.
The certificate does allow for the receipt and handling of other small pet feces, [...]
The second wave of H1N1 has hit Ottawa. If you, or someone you know, has a cough and a fever, please assume you have been stricken with H1N1. If your symptoms become serious, especially if you have trouble breathing, go directly to an ER or visit your family doctor. Otherwise, treat it as you [...]
Plant Your Own Tree
Oct 13
Trees for Tomorrow Distribution
Get it, plant it, grow it.
Register today!
Take part in planting 100,000 trees in the City of Ottawa by 2010 through the Trees, Reforestation and Environmental Enhancement (TREE) Program. Ottawa residents are eligible to register for a tree to plant on their property and have it delivered it right to your door at [...]
City launches Snow Go programs to help seniors and people with disabilities with snow removal
Sep 20
The City launched its Snow Go and Snow Go Assist programs today to help seniors and people with disabilities secure reliable and affordable services for clearing snow and ice from private driveways and walkways this winter.
The Snow Go Program matches those in need with reliable snow and ice clearing service providers. The [...]
Volunteer your time on a City of Ottawa Advisory Committee or Board
The City of Ottawa wants you to contribute your expertise, enthusiasm and civic pride to one of the City’s advisory committees or boards. The City benefits greatly from the work done by these bodies. Advisory Committees provide on-going advice to Standing Committees and [...]
The Urban Tree Strategy is being presented at the City’s Planning and Environment Committee on Tuesday, June 9th. Following that, it is planned to be presented at City Council on Wednesday, June 24th.
The proposed strategy:
The strategy includes a proposed tree conservation by-law for the urban area of Ottawa. For [...]
Canadian Rivers Day Cleanup
May 28
Sunday, June 14th is Canadian Rivers Day and to help celebrate our local creeks and promote clean water, the City Stream Watch program is holding a stream cleanup on Sawmill Creek in Ottawa.
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Ottawa - The City of Ottawa’s Trees, Reforestation and Environmental Enhancement (TREE) program is making it easier for residents to receive a tree to plant on their own property. Ottawa residents can now opt to have the tree delivered, at no charge, right to their front door.
Registration for the TREE program is [...]
