Looking for something to do on Canada Day that’s a little bit different? The Bay Ward community has plenty of fun, family-friendly activities going on that you can explore in addition to events that are happening all across the city. Wishing you a safe and Happy Canada Day long weekend ahead! Glabar Park The Glabar…
OC Transpo is the best way to travel to Canada Day events across the city, with no-charge service all day on O-Train Line 1, buses and Para Transpo. OC Transpo will have extra service running throughout the day and into the evening. With the main event taking place at LeBreton Flats this year, OC Transpo…
Fireworks can only be used on Canada Day and the day before or after Are you planning to light your own firework display on Canada Day? Before you purchase and light the fuse, here are some safety tips and rules from the City’s Fireworks By-law to prevent any injuries and property damage. This year’s Victoria…
The City of Ottawa is ensuring Canada Day weekend, running from Wednesday, June 29 to Sunday, July 3, remains safe and respectful for all residents and visitors. This will include enforcement of all by-laws regarding noise, litter, fireworks, and on-street parking and stopping. Ticketing and towing The City of Ottawa By-law and Regulatory Services (BLRS)…
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and impacts to City services for the Canada Day holiday on Friday, July 1. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters only. Please visit ottawa.ca/311 for more information. The Client Services Centres at Ottawa City Hall,…
The City reminds residents about the by-law regulations around Canada Day fireworks – including no discharging on public properties, age requirements and maintaining safe operating distances. Over the past few years, the City has received public complaints and emergency calls about fireworks, including discharging fireworks in parks and debris left behind, firework-related grass fires and…
Consultation on new Zoning By-law to begin this summer The City’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee met on Friday and endorsed an approach to develop a new Zoning By-law for Ottawa. Council adopted a new Official Plan in 2021, with ambitious targets for intensification and a commitment to encourage 15-minute neighbourhoods across Ottawa. To implement that new…
Committee backs Community Improvement Plan for the Ottawa International Airport The Finance and Economic Development Committee today approved establishing a Community Improvement Plan for the Ottawa International Airport (YOW CIP) to support the Airport’s rebound and future resiliency post-pandemic, as well as broader economic growth, job creation and prosperity. Incentives would be available to airport…
For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts, visit ottawa.ca/agendas or call 3-1-1. For more information about how to watch or participate in individual meetings, please consult the specific meeting’s agenda at ottawa.ca/agendas. Ottawa City Council – Wednesday, July 6 at 10 am Planning Committee – Thursday, July 7 at 9:30…
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has issued its 2021 Annual Report, which, along with Ward data maps, is now available on our website at ottawapolice.ca. This report contains important information about the initiatives the Service has implemented and the progress we have made. It also provides Ottawa residents with an overview of the number of…