National Capital Commission

• Weekend Bikedays: NCC opens more Ottawa parkways to cyclists, pedestrians

  Colonel By Drive is joining a crop of Ottawa parkways reserved for active transportation this summer as the NCC expands its popular pilot project.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 30
• Developers partner with Ottawa community groups in bids to build at LeBreton Flats

  Three proponents made the shortlist to develop the first parcel of land at LeBreton Flats, the National Capital Commission announced Thursday.

  News

  Apr 22
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• COVID-19: NCC opening up Ottawa parkways for active use as city plans park restrictions

  The NCC is closing three of its parkways in Ottawa for the second weekend in a row as the city plans new restrictions to curb gatherings in local parks.

  Health

  Apr 15
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• COVID-19: Ottawa mayor calls for crackdown on park gatherings

  Reports of crowds in Mooney's Bay and partying in Vincent Massey Park over the weekend in Ottawa have prompted Mayor Jim Watson to call for a clamp-down on gatherings.

  Health

  Apr 12
• Rideau Canal Skateway temporarily closed amid warm weather in Ottawa

  The iconic Rideau Canal Skateway is closed as of Feb. 22 at 10 p.m. due to warmer weather in the forecast for Ottawa later in the week.

  Weather

  Feb 23
• Ottawa committee OKs latest design of embattled Château Laurier addition

  Ottawa's planning committee has approved the permits needed for the owner of the Château Laurier to move forward on a controversial addition.

  Politics

  Feb 5
• LeBreton Flats to take shape in 2021 with new pathway, initial developments

  The long-vacant lands west of Ottawa's downtown core will start to see some action in 2021, the National Capital Commission's board of directors heard Thursday.

  Jan 21
• Rideau Canal Skateway to open ‘early next week’, NCC head says

  The Rideau Canal Skateway will welcome skaters early next week, the head of the NCC said Thursday, though only those who live near the 7.8-kilometre rink are encouraged to use it.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 21
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• Ottawa community groups seek binding benefits agreement with NCC on LeBreton Flats

  Community groups in Ottawa want the NCC to sign an agreement that will give the public more power in shaping the LeBreton Flats redevelopment.

  Politics

  Jun 25, 2020
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• Climate change report: Expect warmer and wetter Ottawa, shorter winters

  A new report says Ottawa will be warmer, wetter and have shorter winters in the decades ahead as carbon emissions continue to accelerate climate change.

  Weather

  Jun 8, 2020