Order of Ottawa inductees and Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching recipients honoured for 2022
On November 3, Mayor Jim Watson honoured 15 residents who were inducted into the Order of Ottawa this year, as well as the recipient of the…
Honouring our Veterans
There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of my late father, Beverley Watson, who served with the Royal Regiment of Canada and…
Why the 2022 municipal election matters
Over the last twelve years, our nation’s capital has grown to be a vibrant and diverse city of a million people with so much to boast…
Trick or Treat with the Mayor!
I am pleased to invite you and your families to the annual Trick or Treat with the Mayor event, scheduled this year on Saturday, October…
Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Friday, September 30 marks the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day provides an opportunity to bring awareness to the…
City unveils new Swim City program for 2023
Today, Mayor Jim Watson helped the City make a splash at the Minto Recreation Complex with the unveiling of Swim City – the new swimming…
END OF TERM AUCTION IN SUPPORT OF THE OTTAWA FOOD BANK
Dear friends, The end of this term of Council is fast approaching, and that means it’s time to clean up my office at City Hall. Over the…
James Duthie receives the Key to the City
Last night, Mayor Jim Watson presented the Key to the City to James Duthie in recognition of his tremendous accomplishments as a…
Wake Up! Campaign: Ottawa Fire Services will be knocking on doors this week
Firefighters from Ottawa Fire Services will visit homes across the city from September 12-19th checking to ensure smoke alarms and carbon…
Flags immediately lowered to half-mast at all City sites and Books of Condolences available at Ottawa City Hall and online to honour the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada
The flags at all City of Ottawa sites have been lowered to half-mast immediately and will remain at half-mast until sunset on the day of…