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Ottawa 2017 and Roots gear-up Canadians for the country’s 150th birthday...
Ottawa 2017 and Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, in collaboration with lead partner CIBC, are pleased to announce that Roots is the Official Apparel & Leather Goods Retailer of Ottawa 2017. Innovative,...
View ArticleCorus Radio Ottawa Continues as Exclusive Radio Sponsor of RBC Bluesfest
Corus Radio Ottawa is pleased to announce that it has renewed its exclusive radio sponsorship agreement with RBC Bluesfest, the award-winning, annual outdoor music festival in Ottawa, Ontario. This...
View ArticleOttawa 2017 and La Cité partner to prep the capital for Canada’s 150th...
Ottawa 2017 and Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, in collaboration with lead partner CIBC, are pleased to announce a partnership with college La Cité to create hands-on learning opportunities for students as...
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Ottawa 2017 and Stantec partner to engineer a year of memorable celebrations
The Ottawa 2017 Bureau and Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, in collaboration with lead partner CIBC, are pleased to announce that Stantec is the Exclusive Engineering Firm of Ottawa 2017. “We’re excited that...
View ArticleMichael Crockatt named Ottawa Tourism President & CEO
Ottawa Tourism’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Crockatt as President & Chief Executive Officer of Ottawa Tourism effective March 7, 2016. “After an extensive...
View ArticleIgnite 150 will turbo-charge Ottawa in 2017
Call for events that celebrate our creative genius, passion, quirkiness, and offbeat sense of humour x The Ottawa 2017 Bureau and Mayor Jim Watson, in collaboration with lead partner CIBC, announced...
View ArticleDelivering up to 35,000 more Canada summer jobs
The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities and Member of Parliament for Delta, encouraged eligible British Columbia employers today to take advantage of a newly...
View ArticleSport Tourism industry gathers in Ottawa for Sport Events Congress 2016
This annual gathering of sport event rights holders, destinations, event suppliers and sponsors is organized by the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance (CSTA), and takes place at The Westin Ottawa hotel...
View ArticleVendor Management Workshop: Tuesday, March 15
Running a festival, fair or special event often involves working with vendors in one way or another. They play a crucial role in shaping the experience of festival-goers. Whether it’s through food or...
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New Community Fund for Canada’s 150th to build community and encourage...
A new community fund to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation was announced today by the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, in collaboration with Community...
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Experiences Canada offers young Canadians unprecedented opportunity to shape...
Experiences Canada today announced a new youth-led initiative to commemorate Canada’s sesquicentennial year. Canada 150+Me will create a unique multidestination youth event and series of regional...
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The 150th Anniversary of Confederation in 2017: It’s Happening Right Here!
A promising future thanks to youth and innovation During an event today at the Discovery Centre in Halifax, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the Government of...
View ArticleInitLive Event and Staff Management Software Selected as Tool-of-Choice for...
InitLive is one of Ottawa’s newest and most innovative technology firms, and its software has been chosen to help register and manage the thousands of volunteers required to help execute the many...
View ArticleNationwide partnership ignites the innovator in all of us for Canada’s 150th...
Five of Canada’s leading science outreach organizations launch Innovation150, a national program that celebrates our country’s innovative past and sparks ideas and discoveries to propel our future....
View ArticleSenators Sports & Entertainment announces partnership with Ticketmaster
Senators Sports & Entertainment (SSE) announced today a new partnership with Ticketmaster that will see all tickets sold for SSE events, including Ottawa Senators hockey games and Canadian Tire...
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Ottawa 2017 invites mega concert producers to amp-up the celebrations of...
The Ottawa 2017 Bureau and Mayor Jim Watson, in collaboration with lead partner CIBC, today launched a call to concert producers to submit proposals for a two-day large-scale ticketed contemporary...
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Ontario Supporting 200 Festivals and Events
Ontario is investing $15.3 million to support 200 festivals and events across the province that will draw tourists, stimulate local economies and create jobs. Today, Michael Coteau, Minister of...
View ArticleSupporting Ottawa’s Festivals and Events
Celebrate Ontario Program Boosting Local Tourism and Creating Jobs Ontario is supporting festivals and events and events in Ottawa that will draw tourists, stimulate local economies and create jobs....
View ArticleNCC will celebrate 2017 with Confederation Pavilions and legacy initiatives
Twelve Diplomatic Missions featured at 7 Clarence Street for Canada’s 150th Anniversary In 2017, the newly constructed building at 7 Clarence Street will welcome twelve diplomatic missions to celebrate...
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Ontario Invests $1.6 Million to Boost Tourism
Events and Exhibits will Attract Visitors and Support Local Economies Ontario is providing more than $1.6 million to 23 arts and culture organizations, helping them market and promote unique events and...
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