Jim Watson

It’s my pleasure to proclaim April 18th to 24th, 2021 as National Volunteer Week in the City of Ottawa. Thank you to the thousands of dedicated volunteers who have a critical role in supporting our community. You truly make Ottawa a better place for everyone.

In addition to more departures and shorter trip times for millions of Canadians in the Québec-Toronto corridor, VIA Rail Canada’s High Frequency Rail project is a sustainable investment in our economic recovery. Read my endorsement with Mayors John Tory, Valérie Plante and Régis Labeaume. https://ottawacitizen.com//the-mayors-high-frequency-rail-

Today’s COVID numbers are all going in the wrong direction. As a result, further restrictions have been imposed across Ontario. We must reverse these trends, or our hospital system will collapse. For the full press conference: youtu.be/CuFl_4Y_LxA

Today, April 16 at 5:15 pm, the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Public Health will respond to media questions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa. Watch on Rogers TV or listen live: https://bit.ly/34gH1Ii #OttCity #COVID19 #Vaccine

Introducing the newest TCC Canada Location, the Collaboration Centre! This location is one that's sure to make your jaw drop. Not only is it the largest TCC Can...ada location in Ottawa, but it has some of the most unique amenities available for our members. From indoor greenery to an outdoor terrace, this multiple-floor interconnected office space caters to your every need. Executive board rooms, team rooms, quiet rooms, and more, the TCC Canada Collaboration centre has you covered. To get into this new space, email [email protected], call us at 613-566-7000, or message us directly here! https://tcccanada.com/shopify-centre/

Today is the International Day of Pink a day to celebrate diversity and unite against homophobia, transphobia and all forms of bullying. International Day of Pink’s purpose is to create a more inclusive and diverse world. Understanding that discrimination can happen to many individuals, the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community is no stranger to the bullying and violence that stem from hateful beliefs.

Thank you to everyone who is tuning in for this morning's Shepherds of Good Hope online fundraiser #JingleForHope and to all of the sponsors! Also a big thank you to all of the Shepherds of Good Hope staff for the work you do everyday for those in our community. Watch the show and donate here: https://shepherdsofgoodhope.brand.live/c/jingleforhope

The last virtual Mayor’s Breakfast of 2020 is happening this Friday at 8 AM! Mayor Jim Watson hosts Dr. Vera Etches, Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health. Registe...r at https://bit.ly/3odgCUD #OBoT #MyOttawa #networking #ottevents #mayorsbfast

Pleased with OSEG’s commitment to keep Redblacks and Ottawa 67’s playing in the nation’s capital for at least another 10 years! Fier de l’engagement du groupe OSEG qui verra le Rouge et Noir et les 67’s d’Ottawa jouer pour au moins dix ans de plus dans la capitale nationale!

A great initiative by Meow! That's Hot., Beyond the Pale Brewing Company and Dalhousie Food Cupboard! Please support these local heroes as they team up to fight food insecurity in our community - Buying the Fuzz on Fire! for a friend, family member or colleague for Christmas means someone else will benefit from your local purchase. Thanks!

The idea behind our #WeSaluteYourService Challenge for #Veterans’ House is simple: Recognize someone’s #military service on social media, and then make a donati...on in their honour to Veterans' House Canada - MHI. Commissionaires Ottawa will double all donations up to $150K until #WeSaluteYourService ends on Dec. 31, 2020. #WeSaluteYourService starts today (Nov. 3) after Mayor Jim Watson launches our campaign! ***** WANT TO PARTICIPATE? WHEN YOU POST, COPY-PASTE THE OFFICIAL FACEBOOK CHALLENGE TEXT BELOW ***** Join the #WeSaluteYourService Challenge for #Veterans' House! 1- Choose someone, living or passed, whose #military service you want to honour. It can be a person or group! 2- If you can, text VETERANS2021 to 41010 to donate $25, or give thru multifaithhousing.ca/wesaluteyourservice. 3- Share your veteran(s)' story with a picture, memento or video & tag someone else to join in! (Copy & paste these instructions.) Donations will support Veterans' House: the Andy Carswell building for #homeless #veterans. Commissionaires Ottawa will double all donations up to $150K until Dec. 31, 2020! Learn more: www.multifaithhousing.ca/wesaluteyourservice. MHI's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHIOttawa Veterans' House Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteranshousecanada

As we go into the weekend, some of you might be doing some holiday shopping. If you are in a position to do so, please consider picking up an extra toy and donating it to the Toy Mountain Ottawa campaign. You can drop off your toy at any of the following locations listed here on the CTV Ottawa Morning Live website: https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/t/toy-mountain-drop-off-locations Without the traditional Help Santa Toy Parade happening this year, due to COVID-19, there is a greater need to receive donations to ensure every child receives a toy on Christmas.

Proud to launch @MHIOttawa’s #WeSaluteYourService Challenge for #Veterans' House today! Consider participating in the #WeSaluteYourService Challenge by recording a video/making a text post to honour a person/group's military service! Don't forget to use the hashtag #WeSaluteYourService and tag whomever you want to take on the challenge next. Please also consider donating to @veteranshousecanada if you can to help #homeless #veterans. I'm nominating Matthew Luloff and Karen ...McCrimmon to take on the challenge next! Learn more at multifaithhousing.ca/wesaluteyourservice.

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Today (virtually) with our Council Liaison for Veteran & Military Issues, Matthew Luloff we have launched a Veterans Task Force. This partnership has started with w/ Councillor Luloff, his Co-chair André Thivierge, Multifaith Housing Initiative Veterans Affairs Canada Wounded Warriors Canada The Royal Canadian Legion - National Headquarters Commissionaires Ottawa Soldier On / Sans Limites and Soldiers Helping Soldiers. The Veterans Task Force aims to support veterans living i...n Ottawa who are facing challenges with their transition to civilian life. News Release: https://ottawa.ca//city-launches-veterans-task-force-assis

Mayor’s Jim Watson host a virtual installment of his regular breakfast series in partnership with the Ottawa Business Journal. This month, the guest speaker is the Honourable Catherine McKenna, MP for Ottawa Centre, and Minister of Infrastructure and Communities.

Today we’re going live with staff’s proposal for the Stage 3 Barrhaven Extension, so we can bring the benefits of LRT to Ottawa's fastest growing community. The report will be considered by the Transportation Committee on November 2nd. With seven stations and a new Park and Ride lot at Barrhaven Town Centre, this link will provide over 11,000 trips per day, helping us remove cars from our roads and reduce congestion and greenhouse gases. It also includes grade-separations wi...th the VIA Rail line and the two heavily-used roadways of Woodroffe and Fallowfield, which are key safety features of the project. Councillor Jan Harder Barrhaven BIA https://app05.ottawa.ca//lwq3w/66256510222020035949743.PDF Nous publions aujourd’hui la proposition du personnel pour le prolongement vers Barrhaven de l’Étape 3, afin d'amener les avantages du train léger à cette communauté grandissante d’Ottawa. Le rapport sera débattu au Comité des transports le 2 novembre. Avec sept stations et un nouveau parc-o-bus au Barrhaven Town Centre, ce lien fournira 11 000 trajets par jours, nous aidant ainsi à réduire le nombre d’autos sur nos routes, la congestion et les émissions de gaz à effet de serre. La proposition inclut aussi des sauts-de-mouton où le train léger rencontre la ligne VIA Rail et les routes achalandées que sont Woodroffe et Fallowfield, qui sont des éléments de sécurité clés du projet. https://app05.ottawa.ca//lwq3w/66256610222020041311756.PDF

Six years later, the family and loved ones of Cpl Nathan Cirillo remain in the hearts of the people in Ottawa, and across the country. Today, and every day, we honour his service and sacrifice. Thanks to Katerina Mertikas for this beautiful painting that I keep on display at City Hall. --... Six ans plus tard, la famille et les proches du Cpl Nathan Cirillo demeurent dans le cœur des Ottaviens et Canadiens. Aujourd'hui et chaque jour, nous honorons son service et son sacrifice. Merci à Katerina Mertikas pour la belle oeuvre qui demeure exposée à l'hôtel de ville. See more

Happy Birthday to the most winning hockey coach in Canada, and an amazing community role model - Brian Kilrea!

My preliminary statement following the verdict in the trial of Ottawa Police Constable Daniel Montsion. Ma déclaration préliminaire suite au verdict rendu dans le cadre du procès de l’agent Daniel Montsion.

Proudly proclaiming October 18-24 as #SmallBusinessWeek in #Ottawa! Let's celebrate the foundation of our regional economy and support local and main street businesses on their road to recovery. What are your favourite local shops in Ottawa? #BuyLocal #MyOttawa --... Fier de proclamer le 18 au 24 octobre comme la #SemaineDeLaPetiteEntreprise à #Ottawa! Célébrons la fondation de notre économie régionale et soutenons les entreprises locales dans leur chemin vers la reprise. Quels sont vos magasins locaux préférés à Ottawa? #AcheterLocal Le Regroupement des gens d'affaires de la Capitale nationale (RGA) Ottawa Board of Trade Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas

I had the honour of joining Councillor George Darouze in naming the walking path on Longhearth Way after Luigi Caparelli - a dedicated public servant and business leader in our city. This pathway will link communities in Osgoode Ward, bringing people together just as Luigi did.

Célébrons la fin du projet de la rue Elgin, destination piétonnière dotée de trottoirs plus larges, d’un bel aménagement paysager, de câbles électriques enfouis et plus! Merci à tous ceux qui ont participé à cet important projet. #RéfectionRueElgin #ElginRenait #MonOttawa

I am so excited to celebrate the completion of Elgin Street, a pedestrian destination with wider sidewalks, beautiful landscaping, buried hydro and more! Thank you to everyone who was involved in this important project. #ElginStreetRenewal #IDigElgin #MyOttawa