Canada Lands Company (CLC) has renamed the former CFB Rockcliffe as “Wateridge Village” and ONS has changed the neighbourhood name accordingly. Wateridge Village is to …
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We heard you! Neighbourhood names changed
by davidhole - September 12, 2016Updated: January 15th, 2017 The social, cultural, and economical structure of neighbourhoods are dynamic and constantly changing. The growth and development of many neighbourhoods in …
ONS Web Site Hacked – Security Breach Addressed
by davidhole - August 17, 2016The ONS web site was recently victimized by hackers. A number of hyperlinks were sprinkled liberally throughout the site – very few of our pages …
Linking the Canadian Immigrant Landing File to Hospital Data: A New Data Source for Immigrant Health Research
by davidhole - August 17, 2016Immigrants comprise an ever-increasing percentage of the Canadian population—at more than 20%, which is the highest percentage among the G8 countries (Statistics Canada 2013a). This …
In Your Neighbourhood, Who Draws the Map?
by davidhole - July 8, 2016Three times already this year, local news stations have incorrectly identified a particular Dallas neighbourhood, Pleasant Grove, as the scene of violent crimes that actually …
2016 Community Builder of the Year Awards
by davidhole - May 11, 2016On June 2, United Way Ottawa will host local community leaders, politicians, and celebrities, along with Ottawa’s best and brightest, to recognize extraordinary community …
Census Day is May 10, 2016
by davidhole - May 4, 2016Check your mail boxes and collect your 2016 Census form. Use the 16-digit secure access code provided and follow the instructions – it’s quick and …
COMMUNITY WELLNESS: 2016 Community Conversation Forum
by davidhole - February 19, 2016Plan to join community leaders, City of Ottawa senior staff and business leaders in ‘Community Conversation’ about Health Equity and Social Connectedness. A formal invitation …
Ottawa accepts Healthy Kids Community Challenge
by davidhole - September 24, 2015The City of Ottawa’s application to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) for a Healthy Kids Community Challenge (HKCC) grant has been successful. …
Ottawa’s Bike Host pairs newcomers with local cyclist mentors, and they need volunteers
by Kady - August 16, 2015Published on Mon Jul 20 2015 View Original Article You arrive in a new country. Maybe you’re starting out at a new job or searching …