Mayor Watson’s statement following Ottawa’s first death related to COVID-19
“First and foremost, I would like to offer my most sincere condolences to the family of the resident who has passed away today. This is…
Ottawa City Council: March 25, 2020 - Mayor's Opening Remarks
"Good morning. I want to thank everyone for joining us today for City Council’s first virtual meeting. I want to recognize residents,…
COVID-19: Ottawa and Gatineau ask their residents to limit their interprovincial travel to essential trips
Earlier this morning, I sent a joint public service announcement with the Mayor of Gatineau, Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin: Ottawa and Gatineau…
UPDATE: COVID-19
Ottawa Public Health has become aware of a second confirmed case of COVID-19 in Ottawa. This case is unrelated to the first case confirmed…
UPDATE: COVID-19 in Ottawa
I've received the following letter from Dr. Vera Etches, the City of Ottawa's Chief Medical Officer of Health: Dear Mayor Watson and…
Tom Marcantonio receives Mayor’s City Builder Award
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson and Bay Ward Councillor Theresa Kavanagh presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Tom Marcantonio at the start…
Jennifer Cook Baniczky receives Mayor’s City Builder Award
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson and Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward Councillor Rawlson King presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Jennifer Cook…
La Maison de la Francophonie d'Ottawa ouvre ses portes!
OTTAWA, le 31 janvier 2020 – C’est devant un impressionnant parterre de plus de 650 invités et dans une ambiance des plus festives que la…
Council Update: Mayor Watson delivers 2020 State of the City address
Ottawa – At the first City Council meeting of the year, Mayor Watson delivered his annual State of the City address, highlighting key City…