Archive 1997-2016
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The city’s finance and economic development committee in a 10-1 vote today approved a motion by Mayor Jim Watson identifying the Rideau Carleton Raceway as “the only location acceptable” for an expanded gaming facility in Ottawa.
Ottawa native Sandra Oh was presented with the key to the city by Mayor Jim Watson in recognition of her national and international accomplishments in the field of the performing arts. 
Colin JohnstoneMayor Jim Watson presents Nepean-born actress Sandra Oh with the key to the city.
The city’s transportation committee today signed off on a plan that would make the segregated bike lanes on Laurier Avenue West a permanent downtown feature.
Canadian pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen walks off stage to greet the audience during her performance at the Canada Day Noon Show on Parliament Hill. Jepsen headlined the afternoon concert.
Canadian music icons rocked the stage at the Canada Day Noon Show on Parliament Hill Monday afternoon. Performers included pop songstress Carly Rae Jepsen, astronaut Chris Hadfield, Torontonian rock band Metric and more. Click the thumnail to view the entire gallery.
