The National Remembrance Day Ceremony will take place at the National War Memorial on Monday, November 11. The ceremony will begin at approximately 10:30 am. You can attend in person or watch the ceremony live on the Royal Canadian Legion’s Facebook page and local and national news broadcasts.

In light of Remembrance Day, some City of Ottawa services may be affected on Monday, November 11. Garbage, recycling, and green bin collection will not be affected.

Winter is coming. So get out and add little sunshine and warmth by staying in shape, hitting the pool, or taking up a new craft or art project at your local City of Ottawa recreation, visual arts or community centre.

Looking ahead, you can drop by the Library for “Ask a Lawyer,” a special Remembrance Day event, and all the programs you know and love.

Effective October 28, 2024, flu vaccines and the updated COVID-19 vaccines are available for all residents. There are many options for getting your flu and updated COVID-19 vaccine.

Starting Monday, November 4, any curbside garbage set out above the three-item garbage limit must be placed in a City of Ottawa yellow bag. Yellow bags are sold in packages of four for $17.60, and there is no limit to the number of yellow bags that can be purchased and set out on garbage day.

Have you ever wished there were a way for your kids to use audiobooks without screens? Now kids can experience the magic of books that can read themselves with Ottawa Public Library’s newest collection: Read-alongs, the books that talk!

The wait is over! Building Code Services is introducing something new, more befitting a major Canadian city in the digital age. A new online system to fully submit and pay for an application or permit on any mobile device, from the convenience of your own home or work site.

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is recommending that eligible residents↗ at higher risk of severe illness protect themselves against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this respiratory illness season. RSV is a respiratory virus that can be particularly severe in infants and older adults. Immunization against RSV can help prevent serious health outcomes, including hospitalization.

Ottawa Small Business Week is October 20 to 26 and we’re challenging you to do something for a small business every day this week. You don’t have to go in order. Mix them up any way you like.

There are a number of great fall recreation activities right in our own backyard! From STEM activities to arts and crafts, there’s something for your child.

Spooky Season has arrived at the Ottawa Public Library. Join us for a frightening line up of animated short films on Friday October 25th at 4:00pm