There are 17 days until spring begins, but it looks like we might have to make it through a few days of lousy Smarch weather first. Don’t forget to spring forward on Sunday March 8 at 2:00 am, as daylight savings time begins!
This week’s newsletter includes:
Disc golf
Weekend water rescue
Bite-sized updates
The photo is from a Lunar New Year celebration I attended over the weekend. I got to dangle a head of lettuce in front of one of the lions!
In this newsletter:
Three-stream bins at parks
Beryl Gaffney Park
Bite-sized updates
祝大家身體健康, 龍馬精神! 恭喜發財, 新年快樂! Wishing you and your family good health, strong spirit, and prosperity this year of the horse, and hoping that you can celebrate with those close to you.
In this week’s newsletter:
Waste collection
Deerfox/Woodroffe closure
Cresthaven Drive watermain break
Bite-sized updates
With more snow on the way, please ensure your exterior vents are kept clear and free of snow and ice. Blocked vents may increase the risk of carbon monoxide exposure inside your home.
This week’s newsletter includes:
More recycling information
Recycling – taxes and fees
Coyotes
Amazon
Bite-sized updates
If you are an Ottawa-based musician and you want your original tracks to be heard by residents, applications are now open for 2026 #ottmusic programs, which include Music on Hold, City Sounds and O-Buskers.
In case you haven’t heard, Ottawa is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. This got us thinking that we OttaTalk about what Ottawa was like in 1826 when it was founded as Bytown.
Sent on behalf of the Auditor General for the City of Ottawa
The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) administers the City of Ottawa’s Fraud and Waste Hotline.
Prevent Flooding & Water Pooling - Clear Your Catch Basin
Help prevent localized flooding and address any water pooling by ensuring catch basins and ditches are open and able to take in water.
We strongly urge residents to stay off waterways during fluctuating temperatures, as ice conditions can change rapidly and without warning.
The Ottawa Fire Services – Ice Rescue Teams safely rescued a dog and a resident, on Saturday February 28, 2026, after both fell through the ice on the Rideau River.
A list of the recreation programs and certification courses that are not currently at capacity.
