The National Capital Commission (NCC) announced that a working group of representatives from the NCC and the City of Ottawa has reached an agreement in principle that would allow the City’s western light rail transit (LRT) extension to be fully buried under the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway. This integrated solution meets the NCC’s conditions and … Read more
The National Capital Commission (NCC) announced on Feb. 18 the four prequalified proponents who will be invited to propose plans for the future of LeBreton Flats in Ottawa. Each qualified proponent (Clarigde Homes, Devcore Group, Focus Equities and Rendez Vous LeBreton Group) will receive $75,000 to prepare a high-quality design proposal and financial plan to be submitted to the NCC in November 2015. The … Read more
John Baird, MP for Ottawa West–Nepean and minister responsible for the National Capital Commission (NCC); Dr. Mark Kristmanson, chief executive officer of the NCC; and Dr. Jack Kitts, president and chief executive officer of The Ottawa Hospital, announced that the Government of Canada has taken the first steps toward securing land for a new Civic … Read more
Conservative MP Royal Galipeau (Ottawa—Orléans, Ont.) and Dr. Mark Kristmanson, the National Capital Commission’s (NCC) chief executive officer, announced the renaming of the Rockcliffe Parkway to the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway. In August 2012, the NCC renamed the Ottawa River Parkway after Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. In a similar spirit, the government is honouring another … Read more
Russell Mills, chair of the National Capital Commission issued a statement on the passing of Jim Flaherty. “The National Capital Commission and its Board of Directors were saddened to learn of the passing of former finance minister Jim Flaherty. Mr. Flaherty was a model of tireless service to Canada and Canadians. He announced his departure from the … Read more
For the eighth consecutive year, the National Capital Commission (NCC) has received from the Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association (CCTGA) beautiful natural Canadian trees. During the holiday season, the trees will adorn the state areas of the official residences in Canada’s Capital Region. The Canadian-grown Fraser firs, ranging from 3 to 3.6 metres (10 to … Read more
The National Capital Commission (NCC) and the French Embassy in Ottawa are pleased to present Plain Chant, an interactive light and sound installation created by 1024 Architecture at Nepean Point to mark the 400th anniversary of Champlain’s passage in Canada’s Capital Region. Plain Chant uses lighting and sound effects to showcase the statue of Samuel … Read more
The National Capital Commission announced that Barenaked Ladies frontman Ed Robertson has been added to the Canada Day Evening Show line-up. He will join Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield on stage, along with a virtual choir, to perform a multi-lingual version of “Is Somebody Singing”. More information is available online. Call 613-239-5678 x 5750. The National … Read more
Preparations for Canada Day 2013 are well under way, and the National Capital Commission (NCC) is currently looking for enthusiastic individuals who would like to lend a hand during the July 1st celebrations. Every year, more than 500 volunteers help the NCC welcome the hundreds of thousands of visitors who take part in the festivities organized … Read more
On behalf of the Government of Canada and Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.), the National Capital Commission calls upon teams of professional artists, architects and landscape architects to submit their credentials and examples of prior experience as the first stage of a two-phase competition to build a monument to honour the victims … Read more
