Grow a Garden

The Ottawa Valley Food Security Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing food insecurity through a Community Backyard Garden Pilot Project. Entering into Year 3, we are excited to launch our Kick-Off Event on May 24, 2025! This initiative helps local families grow their own food while also donating fresh produce to Food Sharing Stands…

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Message from the Councillor

Spring Open House – Thanks to all who came out!   This past Wednesday evening we had our Spring Bay Ward Open House session with a presentation from Stage 2 LRT on the progress of their work.  It was amazing to see how much work has been completed particularly the seven transit stations and the entire…

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Ottawa Public Library

Carlingwood Branch April Update Special Programs coming up at Carlingwood Fun Fridays: LEGO Building Boom! Friday April 4, 2:00-3:30pm Quick Tips: How to use free AI tools in your Daily Life Monday April 7, 6:00-8:00pm, online registration required (limited seats)  Regular Programs continuing at Carlingwood ‘Folk’ Song Circle Monday April 28, 1:30-3:00pm Babytime Tuesdays, 10:30am,…

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Holiday Season Schedule Changes

The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for the holiday season between Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, January 1. Client Service Centres Green bin, recycling and garbage collection Parking Transit Services Recreation and cultural services Ottawa Public Health Employment and Social Services Municipal child care services Ottawa Public…

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Meetings from December 2 to 6

For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts, visit ottawa.ca/agendas(link is external) 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(link is external). Audit Committee – Monday, December 2 at 9:30 am Ottawa Police Service Board – In-camera meeting – Monday, December 2…

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Meetings from November 4 to 8

For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts, visit ottawa.ca/agendas(link is external) 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(link is external). Ottawa Board of Health – Budget Tabling – Monday, November 4 at 5 pm Information: Casey.Whiticar@ottawa.ca(link opens email application) or 613-807-5318…

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Upcoming Summer Programs at the Carlingwood Library

Summer programs for adults and families/kids at the Carlingwood Library. Please register online with a library card. Programs for adults: Whoa Backup! Effective Strategies for Keeping Your Computer Files Safe, Monday, July 29 at 6pm (120 mins): Whoa Backup! Effective Strategies for Keeping Your Computer Files Safe | Ottawa Public Library (biblioottawalibrary.ca) Entering the Canadian…

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