Subject to budget approval, the City of Ottawa in partnership with Ottawa Tourism will launch a two-year pilot program to increase financial support to Ottawa’s larger, tourism-generating festivals. The Major Festivals Fund will provide an additional $1 million per year to festivals with the largest tourism and economic impact.

Did you know the library lends much more than books and E-books?  Find out about all the 'things' you can access for free using your library card.   Stop by our booth to chat with staff and answer your questions 

The City of Ottawa will be launching its recreation membership and admissions model for drop-in fees, multi-visit passes and membership passes, starting this Monday, December 1 – making fees more consistent and providing you more flexibility to choose your preferred activities that fit your budget.

Last week, Council tabled the 2026 Draft Budget. Find the information you want through the Budget Explorer, a simple interactive tool designed to help you get the information you need about our budget.

Younger children often have limited experience with traffic, and lack the skills to negotiate traffic safely, motorists need to take special care while driving. Help our children get to school safely by following safety rules

As the coldest season of the year begins, the City is already working to keep our roads and sidewalks clear and our communities safe throughout the winter months.

A free service offering monthly delivery of Ottawa Public Library materials directly to your door.  Ottawa residents who are unable to visit the Library regularly due to age, illness or disability. A minimum commitment of three months is required to sign up for the service.

Ottawa residents are encouraged to test their homes for radon gas this winter to ensure levels do not exceed Health Canada guidelines. Long-term exposure to high levels of this harmful gas can cause lung cancer, and smoking can increase this risk by tenfold or more.