National Capital Commission

• NCC approves renaming of Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway in Ottawa to Kichi Zībī Mīkan

  The National Capital Commission's board of directors has voted to rename the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway in Ottawa to the Kichi Zībī Mīkan.

  Canada

  Jun 22
  
• Ottawa’s Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway to get an Indigenous name

  An Ottawa thoroughfare currently named after Canada's first prime minister is expected to receive a new Indigenous name later this year, the National Capital Commission says.

  Canada

  Jan 19
  
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• NCC seeks bids for major attraction to ‘anchor’ LeBreton Flats redevelopment

  The National Capital Commission is taking another crack at getting a sports arena or other major events centre in central Ottawa at LeBreton Flats.

  Money

  Dec 1, 2021
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• NCC prefers Ottawa-Gatineau tram to run along Wellington Street in front of Parliament Hill

  The National Capital Commission came out in favour of an interprovincial tramway along Wellington Street on Friday, which could see major traffic changes on the central roadway.

  Traffic

  Aug 13, 2021
• 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, 2021
• 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, 2021
• 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, 2021
• 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, 2021
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• 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, 2021
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• 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, 2021