Wishing residents a safe & happy May long weekend!
The first unofficial long weekend of summer has arrived I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and happy weekend as we head into the first…
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Victoria Day schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and impacts to City services for the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 23. Client Service…
Transit pass program for displaced person & refugees
Displaced persons and refugees who have arrived in Ottawa are eligible for six months of free travel on OC Transpo OC Transpo is offering displaced persons and refugees who have…
Wild Parsnip 2022 Strategy
The 2022 Wild Parsnip Program will start on May 24, 2022, weather permitting. The goal is to reduce the growth of wild parsnip in highly infested areas while ensuring that…
Running for Mental Health!
A council team effort Anyone who knows me knows that I love to exercise. It is an important part of both my physical and mental health. You can’t have one…
Ready & Resilient: Preparing for a sustainable future in public works
May 15 to 21 is National Public Works Week. Every year the number of participating municipalities continues to grow, which means the number of citizens who are exposed to the…
Here’s what happened at the SCEPWWM Committee Meeting on May 17
Committee receives update on Ottawa Climate Action Fund’s The City’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management received an update on the Ottawa Climate Action Fund’s first year…
Here’s what happened at the Community & Protective Services Meeting May 19
The City’s Community and Protective Services Committee approved a new by-law that would hold property owners accountable for managing their vacant buildings and lands through a new permit system. The…
Transit Commission Meeting May 18
Commission receives update on ridership trends The Transit Commission received an update on May 18 that OC Transpo ridership is slowly trending upwards on all modes of transit compared to…
Calling all not-for-profit organizations!
Civic Events Funding 2022 is now Accepting Applications The City of Ottawa invites local not-for-profit organizations, such as community groups and associations to apply for up to $3,000 in Civic…