Mayor Jim Watson said : “there are simply no facts to support a lockdown in the city of Ottawa”

theepochtimes Wednesday, December 23, 2020 12:23:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "If you want to kill Lansdowne, you vote for this motion," "But I would strongly urge you to send a signal to the private sector, and those individuals who have put blood, sweat, tears and money into this facility"

CBC Friday, December 11, 2020 2:28:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "I know many of you share my concerns that the behaviour outlined in this report are repugnant and are completely inconsistent with what is expected of anyone in a position of power or trust," "There have clearly been a number of gross violations of the trust the public placed in this elected official"

CBC Friday, November 27, 2020 3:14:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "To Coun. Chiarelli, your silence speaks volumes,"

barrie Thursday, November 26, 2020 3:18:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "We are considering this report because of the brave women that come forward. They have courageously shared their extremely personal stories as outlined in the integrity commissioner's report,"

barrie Thursday, November 26, 2020 3:18:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "To Coun. Chiarelli, your silence speaks volumes,"

barrie Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:31:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "We are considering this report because of the brave women that come forward. They have courageously shared their extremely personal stories as outlined in the integrity commissioner's report,"

barrie Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:31:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "I know many of you share my concerns that the behaviour outlined in this report are repugnant and are completely inconsistent with what is expected of anyone in a position of power or trust," "There have clearly been a number of gross violations of the trust the public placed in this elected official"

CBC Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:00:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson wrote : "I appreciate that [Darouze] acknowledged his error and voluntarily reported to the Ottawa Police Service to pay the fine for his actions"

CBC Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:27:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "With the CSST in operation, we have fulfilled a major goal of the Ottawa River Action Plan and strengthened Ottawa’s position as a world leader in combined sewage overflow control," "We are delivering on Council’s commitment to protect our precious water resources and ensure the health and vitality of the Ottawa River for future generations"

barrie Friday, November 20, 2020 11:05:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “You can imagine the last thing you’d want to do is have a nurse or health-care worker shivering and shaking while they try to do a swab in your nose,”

ottawacitizen Thursday, November 19, 2020 3:53:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "It’ll be tough medicine, be we have to do what we have to do to save lives,"

barrie Sunday, November 15, 2020 3:29:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “If we continue to practice the simple messages of public health of a mask and social distancing and washing your hands than at least we have some rational to explain why we shouldn’t be brought into a more severe category,”

barrie Sunday, November 15, 2020 3:29:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “I think one of the things we need to do is, how do we accommodate more people living on the site, which would then help some of the retail businesses to have more (walking) traffic from high-rises,”

ottawacitizen Saturday, November 14, 2020 2:45:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said ( about Alex Trebek ) : "Alex Trebek does exceptional work in the community, is a cultural icon and someone all Ottawa residents are proud to consider one of their own,"

barrie Sunday, November 8, 2020 10:38:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "The extra beds will go a long way in addressing offload delays in hospital emergency rooms, a critical issue for our community,"

CBC Saturday, November 7, 2020 1:17:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “I have to be very clear and consistent that my next priority for transit of any kind in our city is Phase 3, which goes to Stittsville and Kanata and Barrhaven,”

ottawacitizen Friday, November 6, 2020 2:35:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “I have to be very clear and consistent that my next priority for transit of any kind in our city is Phase 3, which goes to Stittsville and Kanata and Barrhaven,”

ottawacitizen Thursday, November 5, 2020 11:09:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “Ottawa continues to be a leader and innovator in automated vehicle technology,” “As a smart city, we have established that we have the talent and expertise to be the first out of the gate with projects like the low-speed automated shuttle that stretch the limits of what is possible”

ottawacitizen Tuesday, November 3, 2020 2:04:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “Ottawa continues to be a leader and innovator in automated vehicle technology,” “As a smart city, we have established that we have the talent and expertise to be the first out of the gate with projects like the low-speed automated shuttle that stretch the limits of what is possible”

ottawacitizen Monday, November 2, 2020 11:29:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "Is it really worth putting a child at risk for $10 or $12 in candy? I don't think so,"

barrie Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:03:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "Of those people who think going over to Aylmer or Gatineau is a good idea. Folks, Aylmer and Gatineau are under the red zone as well; they are a hot zone in Quebec, we're a hot zone in Ontario. So simply going over there and thinking that's going to be safer, you're wrong because they are in category red as we are,"

barrie Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:03:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said ( about Abdirahman Abdi ) : "The tragic incident involving Abdirahman Abdi, which happened over four years ago, has of course been especially heartbreaking for Mr. Abdi's family and friends within the local Somali community,"

CBC Thursday, October 22, 2020 1:15:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “The threat of a sinkhole or those kinds of issues that we experienced in the first tunnel will really not happen here for the simple reason that this is cutting it, putting in the infrastructure and then capping it with soil and so on,”

ottawacitizen Friday, September 25, 2020 11:55:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said ( about Mayor Jim Watson ) : "We did cancel the Mayor's Halloween Party, which would take place here at City Hall and we just didn't have the capacity to properly socially distance ourselves,"

barrie Thursday, September 24, 2020 12:00:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "What we're trying to do is give them every fighting chance to survive during the cold weather and when traditional patio season is over,"

CBC Thursday, September 10, 2020 1:39:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “What we’re trying to do is give them every fighting chance to survive during the cold weather and when traditional patio season is over,”

ottawacitizen Thursday, September 10, 2020 1:21:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “What we’re trying to do is give them every fighting chance to survive during the cold weather and when traditional patio season is over,”

ottawacitizen Wednesday, September 9, 2020 11:34:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "We've all heard in recent weeks that people under the age of 30 represent the largest group contracting COVID-19," "Of the nearly 3,000 cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa, those 30 and under make up almost 900 of those cases. This group includes many college and university groups"

barrie Wednesday, September 2, 2020 11:58:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "It's essential that we all do our part to continue to follow provincial orders to help stop the spread of the virus,"

barrie Saturday, August 15, 2020 12:15:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "The short answer is yes. We've got about 65 per cent of what we need from the federal and provincial government,"

barrie Friday, August 14, 2020 5:15:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "I appreciate the province including Ottawa in Stage 3. It's a reward for good behaviour on the part of our citizens,"

barrie Friday, July 17, 2020 11:07:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “The notion that we want to lower the fine level in the midst of the worst health pandemic in 100 years just doesn’t make any sense,”

ottawacitizen Wednesday, July 15, 2020 11:25:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson told : “I would urge all members of council to support these recommendations by the integrity commissioner, and speak out loudly against this member’s disgusting and completely inappropriate behaviour,”

barrie Wednesday, July 15, 2020 9:55:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson told : “A billion-dollar bridge is not a priority for us. There’s very little support I know amongst elected officials on the Ottawa side,”

ottawacitizen Friday, June 26, 2020 12:35:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "A billion-dollar bridge is not a priority for us. There's very little support amongst elected officials on the Ottawa side for a bridge,"

CBC Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:54:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson told : “A billion-dollar bridge is not a priority for us. There’s very little support I know amongst elected officials on the Ottawa side,”

ottawacitizen Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:42:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "The modified summer camp programs are important to so many families in our community,"

CBC Tuesday, June 9, 2020 6:33:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "We think it's a significant way that we with limited resources can help the restaurant industry,"

CBC Thursday, May 28, 2020 6:43:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "We think it's a significant way that we with limited resources can help the restaurant industry,"

CBC Thursday, May 28, 2020 1:51:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "We think it's a significant way that we with limited resources can help the restaurant industry,"

CBC Thursday, May 28, 2020 4:03:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson explains : “I think being able to have that flexibility, i think it makes sense,”

barrie Friday, May 22, 2020 2:40:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson wrote : “My sincere condolences to their family, friends, and colleagues,”

simcoe Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:23:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson wrote : “My sincere condolences to their family, friends, and colleagues,”

simcoe Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:36:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “The toolkit is a comprehensive roadmap that will help small businesses plan their safe reopening by having the right measures in place to ensure the safety of employees, clients and customers,”

barrie Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:55:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson says : “I’m glad the Quebec Government has finally announced its decision to open up the border between Ottawa and Gatineau”

barrie Friday, May 15, 2020 11:35:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "Whether it's flying a kite or tossing a Frisbee around or having a picnic or doing yoga, feel free to do it,"

CBC Thursday, May 7, 2020 11:29:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson says : “I don’t anticipate any stepped up enforcement”

barrie Thursday, May 7, 2020 1:24:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson announced : “effective immediately, Ottawa residents will be able to enjoy fresh air and various outdoor activities in green spaces at all city parks”

barrie Thursday, May 7, 2020 12:04:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson announced : “effective immediately, Ottawa residents will be able to enjoy fresh air and various outdoor activities in greenspaces at all city parks”

barrie Wednesday, May 6, 2020 10:40:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said ( about Ramadan Mubarak ) : “I hope this will help our Muslims friends in their observance of this sacred month of devotion and spiritual reflection. Ramadan Mubarak!”

barrie Friday, May 1, 2020 12:59:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "There's tremendous pressure on all of us to respect physical distancing, and that unfortunately is not always available or possible in the shelter system that is at capacity most nights. So this is going to take some pressure off the shelters downtown,"

CBC Wednesday, April 29, 2020 9:50:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “the cancellation of Canada Day celebrations on the Hill is regrettable, but it’s the right decision to keep everyone safe”

ctvnews Friday, April 17, 2020 9:45:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “the cancellation of Canada Day celebrations on the hill is regrettable, but it’s the right decision to keep everyone safe”

barrie Friday, April 17, 2020 9:22:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “we’re trying to encourage people if they want to go out and get some fresh air, walk or run to use streets that are less busy”

barrie Tuesday, April 7, 2020 2:57:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “there are simply no facts to support a lockdown in the city of Ottawa”

theepochtimes Wednesday, December 23, 2020 12:23:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "If you want to kill Lansdowne, you vote for this motion," "But I would strongly urge you to send a signal to the private sector, and those individuals who have put blood, sweat, tears and money into this facility"

CBC Friday, December 11, 2020 2:28:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "I know many of you share my concerns that the behaviour outlined in this report are repugnant and are completely inconsistent with what is expected of anyone in a position of power or trust," "There have clearly been a number of gross violations of the trust the public placed in this elected official"

CBC Friday, November 27, 2020 3:14:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "To Coun. Chiarelli, your silence speaks volumes,"

barrie Thursday, November 26, 2020 3:18:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "We are considering this report because of the brave women that come forward. They have courageously shared their extremely personal stories as outlined in the integrity commissioner's report,"

barrie Thursday, November 26, 2020 3:18:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "To Coun. Chiarelli, your silence speaks volumes,"

barrie Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:31:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "We are considering this report because of the brave women that come forward. They have courageously shared their extremely personal stories as outlined in the integrity commissioner's report,"

barrie Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:31:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "I know many of you share my concerns that the behaviour outlined in this report are repugnant and are completely inconsistent with what is expected of anyone in a position of power or trust," "There have clearly been a number of gross violations of the trust the public placed in this elected official"

CBC Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:00:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson wrote : "I appreciate that [Darouze] acknowledged his error and voluntarily reported to the Ottawa Police Service to pay the fine for his actions"

CBC Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:27:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "With the CSST in operation, we have fulfilled a major goal of the Ottawa River Action Plan and strengthened Ottawa’s position as a world leader in combined sewage overflow control," "We are delivering on Council’s commitment to protect our precious water resources and ensure the health and vitality of the Ottawa River for future generations"

barrie Friday, November 20, 2020 11:05:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “You can imagine the last thing you’d want to do is have a nurse or health-care worker shivering and shaking while they try to do a swab in your nose,”

ottawacitizen Thursday, November 19, 2020 3:53:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "It’ll be tough medicine, be we have to do what we have to do to save lives,"

barrie Sunday, November 15, 2020 3:29:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “If we continue to practice the simple messages of public health of a mask and social distancing and washing your hands than at least we have some rational to explain why we shouldn’t be brought into a more severe category,”

barrie Sunday, November 15, 2020 3:29:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “I think one of the things we need to do is, how do we accommodate more people living on the site, which would then help some of the retail businesses to have more (walking) traffic from high-rises,”

ottawacitizen Saturday, November 14, 2020 2:45:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said ( about Alex Trebek ) : "Alex Trebek does exceptional work in the community, is a cultural icon and someone all Ottawa residents are proud to consider one of their own,"

barrie Sunday, November 8, 2020 10:38:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "The extra beds will go a long way in addressing offload delays in hospital emergency rooms, a critical issue for our community,"

CBC Saturday, November 7, 2020 1:17:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “I have to be very clear and consistent that my next priority for transit of any kind in our city is Phase 3, which goes to Stittsville and Kanata and Barrhaven,”

ottawacitizen Friday, November 6, 2020 2:35:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “I have to be very clear and consistent that my next priority for transit of any kind in our city is Phase 3, which goes to Stittsville and Kanata and Barrhaven,”

ottawacitizen Thursday, November 5, 2020 11:09:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “Ottawa continues to be a leader and innovator in automated vehicle technology,” “As a smart city, we have established that we have the talent and expertise to be the first out of the gate with projects like the low-speed automated shuttle that stretch the limits of what is possible”

ottawacitizen Tuesday, November 3, 2020 2:04:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “Ottawa continues to be a leader and innovator in automated vehicle technology,” “As a smart city, we have established that we have the talent and expertise to be the first out of the gate with projects like the low-speed automated shuttle that stretch the limits of what is possible”

ottawacitizen Monday, November 2, 2020 11:29:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "Is it really worth putting a child at risk for $10 or $12 in candy? I don't think so,"

barrie Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:03:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "Of those people who think going over to Aylmer or Gatineau is a good idea. Folks, Aylmer and Gatineau are under the red zone as well; they are a hot zone in Quebec, we're a hot zone in Ontario. So simply going over there and thinking that's going to be safer, you're wrong because they are in category red as we are,"

barrie Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:03:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said ( about Abdirahman Abdi ) : "The tragic incident involving Abdirahman Abdi, which happened over four years ago, has of course been especially heartbreaking for Mr. Abdi's family and friends within the local Somali community,"

CBC Thursday, October 22, 2020 1:15:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “The threat of a sinkhole or those kinds of issues that we experienced in the first tunnel will really not happen here for the simple reason that this is cutting it, putting in the infrastructure and then capping it with soil and so on,”

ottawacitizen Friday, September 25, 2020 11:55:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said ( about Mayor Jim Watson ) : "We did cancel the Mayor's Halloween Party, which would take place here at City Hall and we just didn't have the capacity to properly socially distance ourselves,"

barrie Thursday, September 24, 2020 12:00:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "What we're trying to do is give them every fighting chance to survive during the cold weather and when traditional patio season is over,"

CBC Thursday, September 10, 2020 1:39:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “What we’re trying to do is give them every fighting chance to survive during the cold weather and when traditional patio season is over,”

ottawacitizen Thursday, September 10, 2020 1:21:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “What we’re trying to do is give them every fighting chance to survive during the cold weather and when traditional patio season is over,”

ottawacitizen Wednesday, September 9, 2020 11:34:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "We've all heard in recent weeks that people under the age of 30 represent the largest group contracting COVID-19," "Of the nearly 3,000 cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa, those 30 and under make up almost 900 of those cases. This group includes many college and university groups"

barrie Wednesday, September 2, 2020 11:58:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "It's essential that we all do our part to continue to follow provincial orders to help stop the spread of the virus,"

barrie Saturday, August 15, 2020 12:15:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "The short answer is yes. We've got about 65 per cent of what we need from the federal and provincial government,"

barrie Friday, August 14, 2020 5:15:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "I appreciate the province including Ottawa in Stage 3. It's a reward for good behaviour on the part of our citizens,"

barrie Friday, July 17, 2020 11:07:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “The notion that we want to lower the fine level in the midst of the worst health pandemic in 100 years just doesn’t make any sense,”

ottawacitizen Wednesday, July 15, 2020 11:25:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson told : “I would urge all members of council to support these recommendations by the integrity commissioner, and speak out loudly against this member’s disgusting and completely inappropriate behaviour,”

barrie Wednesday, July 15, 2020 9:55:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson told : “A billion-dollar bridge is not a priority for us. There’s very little support I know amongst elected officials on the Ottawa side,”

ottawacitizen Friday, June 26, 2020 12:35:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "A billion-dollar bridge is not a priority for us. There's very little support amongst elected officials on the Ottawa side for a bridge,"

CBC Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:54:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson told : “A billion-dollar bridge is not a priority for us. There’s very little support I know amongst elected officials on the Ottawa side,”

ottawacitizen Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:42:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "The modified summer camp programs are important to so many families in our community,"

CBC Tuesday, June 9, 2020 6:33:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "We think it's a significant way that we with limited resources can help the restaurant industry,"

CBC Thursday, May 28, 2020 6:43:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "We think it's a significant way that we with limited resources can help the restaurant industry,"

CBC Thursday, May 28, 2020 1:51:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "We think it's a significant way that we with limited resources can help the restaurant industry,"

CBC Thursday, May 28, 2020 4:03:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson explains : “I think being able to have that flexibility, i think it makes sense,”

barrie Friday, May 22, 2020 2:40:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson wrote : “My sincere condolences to their family, friends, and colleagues,”

simcoe Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:23:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson wrote : “My sincere condolences to their family, friends, and colleagues,”

simcoe Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:36:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “The toolkit is a comprehensive roadmap that will help small businesses plan their safe reopening by having the right measures in place to ensure the safety of employees, clients and customers,”

barrie Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:55:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson says : “I’m glad the Quebec Government has finally announced its decision to open up the border between Ottawa and Gatineau”

barrie Friday, May 15, 2020 11:35:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "Whether it's flying a kite or tossing a Frisbee around or having a picnic or doing yoga, feel free to do it,"

CBC Thursday, May 7, 2020 11:29:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson says : “I don’t anticipate any stepped up enforcement”

barrie Thursday, May 7, 2020 1:24:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson announced : “effective immediately, Ottawa residents will be able to enjoy fresh air and various outdoor activities in green spaces at all city parks”

barrie Thursday, May 7, 2020 12:04:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson announced : “effective immediately, Ottawa residents will be able to enjoy fresh air and various outdoor activities in greenspaces at all city parks”

barrie Wednesday, May 6, 2020 10:40:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said ( about Ramadan Mubarak ) : “I hope this will help our Muslims friends in their observance of this sacred month of devotion and spiritual reflection. Ramadan Mubarak!”

barrie Friday, May 1, 2020 12:59:00 AM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : "There's tremendous pressure on all of us to respect physical distancing, and that unfortunately is not always available or possible in the shelter system that is at capacity most nights. So this is going to take some pressure off the shelters downtown,"

CBC Wednesday, April 29, 2020 9:50:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “the cancellation of Canada Day celebrations on the Hill is regrettable, but it’s the right decision to keep everyone safe”

ctvnews Friday, April 17, 2020 9:45:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “the cancellation of Canada Day celebrations on the hill is regrettable, but it’s the right decision to keep everyone safe”

barrie Friday, April 17, 2020 9:22:00 PM EAT

Mayor Jim Watson said : “we’re trying to encourage people if they want to go out and get some fresh air, walk or run to use streets that are less busy”

barrie Tuesday, April 7, 2020 2:57:00 AM EAT