Beginning November 25th , the City of Ottawa’s Heritage Building will be illuminated in orange until Dec. 10 to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Help bring awareness and encourage people to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. I would like to share with you a…
OC Transpo Health and Safety measures Keeping it fresh: The air on OC Transpo’s trains is filtered and exchanged about every minute. Learn more about airflow and OC Transpo’s commitment to keeping you safer OC Transpo’s health and safety measures have been developed in close consultation with Ottawa Public Health and are in line with…
The pandemic is continuing to impact Ottawa’s small businesses, with many barely getting by and others on the brink. Small businesses are part of the fabric of our community, providing jobs and adding character to the neighbourhoods where we live and work. Without them, our city would be a much different place. Despite demonstrating incredible…
Ottawa – Sharpen your blades and lace up your skates: The Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink opens tomorrow and Lansdowne Park Skating Court is scheduled to open on Friday to kick-off the new skating season. City Hall’s Rink of Dreams and Centrepointe’s Ben Franklin Skating Rink are expected to open next week – weather permitting. Access…
The following information on transit ridership in 35 cities was discussed at the Transit Commission meeting of November 18. Below is a link to a copy of the latest data on transit ridership in 35 cities across the world, compiled by UITP, the Union Internationale des Transports Publics. LINK: COVID-19 Ridership Evolution Some comparator cities…
Message from Dr. Vera Etches We all have reasons to limit the spread of COVID-19 We really need your help. Participate in Phase 4 of OPH’s public engagement strategy on Engage Ottawa. VIDEO: Process if a student is sick or tests positive for COVID-19. The City established a COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force. Learn more about the five levels…
Britannia Pathway Wall: The stone retaining wall that supports a raised portion of the Capital Pathway network suffered further deterioration in the 2019 flooding and requires rehabilitation. Phase one of the project was completed in March 2020, and the second phase to advance the rehabilitation of the wall is planned for 2021. Read full news release.…
Exciting changes are on the horizon with the Stage 2 LRT extension! Check out all four future lines and station names that will make up the 41-station O-Train network.
Ottawa – Indoor public skating will be available by reservation at eleven City arenas, starting Tuesday, December 1: Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex – Orléans CARDELREC Recreation Complex – Goulbourn Fred Barrett Arena Jim Durrell Recreation Centre Manotick Community Centre and Mike O’Neil Arena Navan Memorial Centre Nepean Sportsplex Sandy Hill Arena St-Laurent Complex W. Erskine…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts, visit ottawa.ca/agendas or call 3-1-1. The City continues to take COVID-19 seriously, and in following the advice of provincial and federal governments is making significant…