The original sign was unveiled for Canada's 150th anniversary.

After being taken down in November for replacement, the new and improved light-up OTTAWA sign is back!

At 6 p.m. on Friday, Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Mathieu Fleury and the President and CEO of Ottawa Tourism, Mr. Michael Crockatt will be in the ByWard Market to unveil the new sign.

The original sign was unveiled for Canada's 150th anniversary but three years of sun, rain and snow have aged the sign to the point that it needed to be replaced.

The city said that the new sign will be the same size as the old one, but that the replacement has been designed to be more durable.

The new sign will also feature an enhanced internal lighting system, allowing the letters to shine in a variety of colours.