Welcome to Summer 2025! A welcome sign of summer is that Safe Boating Week starts this Saturday May 17. Ottawa Police along with Ottawa Paramedics are hosting a safe boating awareness event at Britannia Park on Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Boats, emergency vehicles and first responders will be on site with…
On May 14, 2025, OPH published a Public Service Announcement reminding residents to be aware of the potential risks associated with swimming at the City of Ottawa’s supervised beaches this upcoming season. ENG: Going to the beach? Information to help you and your family stay safe FR: Vous allez à la plage? Voici des renseignements…
This week, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) hosted its annual Police Week in communities city-wide. Police Week is all about connecting with the community. It’s a chance for OPS to sit down with residents, answer questions, and build relationships. We are taking advantage of this opportunity to share information on a program that supports the…
The City of Ottawa, in partnership with the Ottawa Police Service, has launched Ottawa Alert ottawa.ca/OttawaAlert – a new public emergency notification system designed to keep our communities informed during emergencies. What is Ottawa Alert?Ottawa Alert delivers urgent notifications directly to your phone, email, or mobile app,providing real-time updates, safety instructions, and public safety alerts.…
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 19. Client Service Centres Green bin, recycling and garbage collection Parking OC Transpo Recreation and cultural services Ottawa Public Health Employment and Social Services Municipal child care services Ottawa…
This June, join thousands of Ottawa residents in celebrating Let’s Bike Month 2025! The City of Ottawa has been partnering with EnviroCentre to support our yearly cycling campaign for 16 years! With thousands of participants, hundreds of teams, and dozens of events throughout the month, Let’s Bike Month is one of the largest and longest-running…
Things you need to know about boulevard gardens If you walk through a residential neighbourhood and see flowers or planter boxes near the road, then you are probably looking at a boulevard garden. Residents are allowed to plant and maintain a garden in the City-owned boulevard next to their property without a permit. Whether you…
Next visit of the Older Adult Wellness Clinic to Carlingwood Library Book an appointment online: OttawaCP.inputhealth.com/ebooking For help with registration please call the Community Paramedic office 613 580-2651
The Ottawa Humane Society urgently needs 30 foster volunteers for its Sheltering Animals From Emergencies (SAFE) program. SAFE provides temporary shelter for pets whose owners are in crisis. “This week alone, we had to turn away eight pets from SAFE because we don’t have enough volunteers.” said Debbie King, OHS Manager: Veterinary Social Work. “The…
Spring has most definitely sprung, and your Parks Maintenance staff have been busy preparing for the coming months. The list of tasks is long but we’re up for it! Over the next few weeks, I will be updating you on all we’ve done and continue to do to prepare and maintain our outdoor amenities for…