Unpublished Newswire

The flags at all City of Ottawa sites will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Monday, April 28 to commemorate the National Day of Mourning (Workers' Mourning Day) for persons killed or injured in the workplace.   This day, to memorialize lives lost in the workplace and to resolve to prevent future tragedies, was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991 and has since spread to approximately 80 countries around the world.

If you’re an experienced gardener, then you may already know that certain plants are better-suited to help pollinators or to control rain water. If you’re a considerate gardener, you know which plants are a nuisance to neighbours or can cause harm. If you are inexperienced or simply looking for new ideas, then you, too can read on.  NEW guidelines for gardens near a road or sidewalk The City of Ottawa allows property owners and tenants to plant and maintain a garden in the City-owned boulevard next to their residential property. This activity may be done without a permit...