OP-ED "The Mayors: High-frequency rail service from Québec City to Toronto is a sustainable economic recovery project"
*OTTAWA CITIZEN* As mayors of the largest economic centres in Ontario and Quebec, we call unanimously on the federal government to invest…
Ontario Strengthens Enforcement of Stay-at-Home Order
*NEWS RELEASE - PROPERTY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO* FOR THE CITY'S PRESS CONFERENCE: COVID-19: Update / Media Availability — 2021/04/16…
Have fun, stay active, and be COVIDwise in our parks
One of the essential allowances in the stay-at-home order is exercising outdoors, which contributes to everyone’s overall physical and…
Mayor Watson’s statement following Premier Ford’s announcement of a four-week Stay-At-Home Order
*Sent on April 7* “Today’s announcement by the Government of Ontario to impose a 28-day Stay-At-Home Order was undoubtedly a difficult, yet…
The Office of Mayor Jim Watson is currently accepting applications for a summer student position
The ideal candidate for Special Assistant: Is highly organized, motivated, punctual, and able to work well under pressure; Has strong…
Shutdown status: City suspends indoor and outdoor recreation activities and some in-person services
The move to Shutdown status across the province will temporarily close City-managed recreation and cultural facilities for most indoor…
All residents 70 and over can now book to receive a COVID-19 vaccination
Ottawa – Starting today, all Ottawa residents age 70 and over (born in or before 1951) can begin booking appointments to receive the…
Mayor Watson unveils package of measures to help small businesses and special events rebound after the pandemic
OTTAWA – Mayor Jim Watson announced today a series of measures that will help small businesses and many economic development partners…
Interfaith service to mark COVID-19 anniversary
On the one-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 death in Ottawa, Mayor Jim Watson hosted an interfaith service to honour all City of…
All residents 75 and over can now book to receive a COVID-19 vaccination
Starting today, all Ottawa residents age 75 and over (born in or before 1946) can begin booking appointments to receive the COVID-19…