We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Eco West Enders’ Pollinator Patch Program, an initiative that encourages Ottawa residents to grow native plants that support our local pollinators and…
Spring migration has begun and thousands of birds who fly through or choose Ottawa as their summer home are arriving daily until late June. Safe Wings Ottawa, a nonprofit volunteer-based organization…
Saturday April 22 is Earth Day! Check out some of the events that are happening around the City. As a city, Ottawa is fortunate to be surrounded by 4,500 kilometres…
A new webpage on ottawa.ca offers insights into idling myths (for example, your vehicle’s oil only needs 30 seconds to circulate/warm up) and tips for how to avoid idling (such…
Update from Alain Gonthier General Manager Public Works We have now entered the second week of recovery efforts following last week’s significant weather event. While the Emergency Operations Centre has…
With water levels rising on the Ottawa River, the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board issued a release last Friday announcing the onset of the spring freshet and is now providing…
Ecology Ottawa is having the first Ottawa Eco Awards, and nominations are open until April 16th! In celebration of Earth Day 2023, they are highlighting the people, places, plants, and…
Take advantage of the City’s new Rain Ready eLearning courses today. The City of Ottawa, through its Rain Ready Program, has launched a new series of free bilingual online courses…
Spring is in the air and Ottawa’s natural areas and other greenspaces are beckoning. Once the trails have thawed and dried out, residents are encouraged to get outdoors! Be on…
We do have localized flooding in two locations in the city, with more details below. This is nothing unusual as both areas are susceptible to spring flooding. You will also…