Monday, February 16, 2026

About the Mayor

How Did Ottawa Become the Capital of Canada?

Ottawa is a city of culture, tolerance, and natural beauty. But do you know how and when Ottawa became the capital of Canada? Ottawa...

How Mayor Stanley Lewis Rebuilt Ottawa After World War II: Memories and Life in Wartime and Postwar Periods

During World War II, Ottawa became the heart of the nation. What was it like? How did the population of Canada’s capital grow and...

The First Mayor of Ottawa

Ottawa is a historic city. Urban development and the establishment of municipal governance in Ottawa began in the mid-19th century. Initially, the small settlement...

The Most Notorious Crimes in Ottawa That Still Frighten and Shock Residents

In Ottawa’s neighbourhoods with a moderately high socio-economic status, crime rates remain the lowest. However, this does not guarantee safety or security. Ottawa Yes...

The Most Notable Mayors of Ottawa

Throughout Ottawa’s history, many outstanding individuals have contributed to the city’s prosperity. Some of these figures served as mayors of Bytown, the settlement that...

Mayors of Ottawa: A Retrospective

Until 1854, the city was widely known as Bytown, which from 1847 to 1854 had eight elected mayors. Their term in office lasted one...

The History of the Heritage Building and Ottawa City Hall

In the heart of the city lies Ottawa City Hall, which consists of two connected buildings. This combination of past and present reflects the...

The Criminal World of Bytown: Danger and Religious Tensions. How Did the Small Community Later Become Ottawa?

The small community known as Bytown was a dangerous place at the time. Religious and ethnic tensions frequently escalated into fights and riots. This...

Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Ross and the Members of the Governor General’s Foot Guards: The History of Ottawa

Each summer, an essential highlight of a visit to Ottawa was the ceremonial event known as the "Changing of the Guard." From June to...

Transparency of Ottawa’s Municipal Government: Features and Client Service Centre

Transparency in municipal government is not just a concept but a principle that ensures public access to information about government activities. Citizens have the...
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