Arts and Culture

Seventh annual Mayor’s Rendezvous marks the 100th anniversary of the creation of LeDroit newspaper

Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson and 200 members of the Francophone community today celebrated at the Mayor’s seventh annual Francophone Rendezvous, the 100th anniversary of LeDroit newspaper, one of the most enduring and key media organizations in our National Capital Region.

Mayor Watson acknowledged the critical role LeDroit has played over the years in news reporting and coverage of issues impacting the Francophone community, and used the opportunity to make a special proclamation acknowledging the newspapers’ status and role in the community.

artsVest™ program an investment in Ottawa’s cultural economy

Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson and Business for the Arts President and CEO Nichole Anderson were on hand to celebrate Ottawa’s success in securing the artsVest™ program. They were joined by Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Chair Dave Donaldson and Jean-Claude Des Rosiers, Président du Conseil d’administration, Le regroupement des gens d’affaires de la Capitale Nationale as well as government funding agencies, local businesses and cultural organizations.

JUNO Host City Kick-Off Event

Ottawa – The Mayor of Ottawa, his Worship Jim Watson, in collaboration with National Capital Commission Chief Executive Officer, Marie Lemay, the Province of Ontario, the Ontario Media Development Corporation and the 2012 JUNO Awards Host Committee would like to invite the public to attend the JUNO Host City Kick-Off Event.

Join host and JUNO Award winner Measha Brueggergosman, along with special guests, for a live performance by 2012 JUNO Award nominees, Ottawa’s own Hollerado.

Date: Wednesday March 28, 2012

Mayor Watson's State of the City Address 2012

I am privileged today to deliver my first State of the City address after a year of accomplishment together and to share some thoughts on the year ahead. Since being elected we have set a new tone around this council table....and – most importantly – in the community. We are committed to action – to getting things done...to delivering tangible, achievable results for our communities.

Curtains rise on bigger and better Centrepointe Theatres

Ottawa - John Baird, Member of Parliament for Ottawa West-Nepean, along with the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure and Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa West-Nepean and His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, participated in an official ceremony today to recognize the successful completion of thousands of infrastructure projects across Ontario that have received federal and provincial funding through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund.

Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame Opens at City Hall

Ottawa – Ottawa’s sports greats are once again proudly on display with the official opening of the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame at its new downtown location.

“I am honoured to officially open the new home of the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame right here inside the historic Heritage Building at City Hall,” said Mayor Jim Watson. “This space will preserve and showcase the tremendous achievements of our athletes for over more than 100 years and attract residents and tourists alike to share the proud history of Ottawa’s greats.”

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