Category: Ottawa

What Was The Ottawa River Called Before?

Grande Rivière des Algonquins. First called the Grande Rivière des Algonquins or Grande Rivière du Nord by the French, the Ottawa River took its name from a later group of middlemen in the fur trade, the Odawa. What was Ottawa originally called? BytownOttawa, Canada The name Ottawa is derived from the Algonquin word “adawe”, which […]

Does Ottawa Have Rcmp?

Under federal and provincial law, the RCMP have jurisdiction over the entire city but maintain a mandate of diplomatic engagements, federal land, and the carriage rides. The Ontario Provincial Police patrol Ottawa’s main provincial highways (Highway 416 and the Queensway). What RCMP Division is Ottawa? the National Capital RegionIndigenous Pre-Cadet Training Program: Apply for the […]

Is There An Amber Alert In Ottawa?

NO ACTIVE ALERTS Do you have questions or want to learn more? What was the emergency alert I just got on my phone? Why did I receive a Wireless Emergency Alert? Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) are broadcast in a geographical area to inform subscribers with WEA-compatible devices of imminent threats to safety or missing persons […]

Is Ottawa Southern Ontario?

Cities. Southern Ontario is home to both Canada’s capital city (Ottawa), and Canada’s largest city (Toronto). What part of Ontario is Ottawa? southeastern OntarioOttawa, city, capital of Canada, located in southeastern Ontario. In the eastern extreme of the province, Ottawa is situated on the south bank of the Ottawa River across from Gatineau, Quebec, at […]

Does Ottawa Have Emergency Sirens?

Lou Hunt, Ottawa’s Emergency Management Director and the County’s ‘official storm chaser’ wants you to know that outdoor warning sirens are not just for tornados. “It’s important that our citizens understand that the outdoor warning sirens can alert for many types of emergencies,” said Hunt. Does Ottawa have warning sirens? No Alerts in effect. Does […]

Which Bridge Is Open From Gatineau To Ottawa?

Chaudière Bridge Chaudière Bridge Pont de la Chaudière Crosses Ottawa River Owner Government of Canada Maintained by Public Services and Procurement Canada Location Are bridges between Ottawa and Gatineau closed? Construction forced the closure of the southbound lanes from March 2022 until next summer, June 30, 2023. No vehicles will be allowed on the bridge […]

What Are The Different School Boards In Ottawa?

There are four publicly-funded school boards serving Ottawa: English public, English Catholic, French public and French Catholic. It is important to note that the service area of the two French boards extends well beyond Ottawa into Eastern Ontario. What are the 4 school boards in Ontario? School boards are divided as follows: 31 English Public. […]

When Did The Ottawa Lrt Open?

September 14, 2019. The project was approved by the Ottawa City Council and the contract was awarded in December 2012. Construction began in 2013. Mayor Jim Watson announced that the line would open on September 14, 2019. Confederation Line Daily ridership 159,000 (avg. weekday, Q4 2019) History Opened September 14, 2019 Technical When did LRT […]