February is Black History Month! Across Canada and in other countries around the world, we celebrate the contributions, cultures and stories of the Black community.

Building on the City’s established record of fiscal responsibility, the budget presents a prudent approach to affordability by capping the overall municipal tax increase at 2.5 per cent. Factoring in assessment growth, that increase would deliver $91.9 million in additional funding to address budget pressures and make priority investments. The average urban homeowner would pay an additional $104 per year, while the average rural homeowner would pay an additional $85 per year.

February is Winter Walk Month, the perfect time for families to enjoy walking outdoors together. One great way to stay active this winter is by walking to school the whole way or part of the way.

Routine vaccinations protect people and those around them against diseases like measles and polio, and are required for school and daycare attendance

It’s that time of year where parents start contemplating what their kids might do over March break. We wanted to bring you a list of activities happening in or near Barrhaven

Get creative with OPL’s Gears, Gears, Gears, Magformers, Keva Planks, Lego, Meccano, K'nex, VEX Robotics and more! Drop-in between 3:30 pm and 5 pm on Friday February 3 to build, construct, engineer and design with us. Open to ages 5+

Did you know you can borrow ski passes for Gatineau Park with your library card? Each pass provides free day access for 1 adult or teen (13-17) to the trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or snow biking.

Today, $350 million in federal funding was announced to contribute towards the purchase of 350 zero-emission buses and install related charging infrastructure for Ottawa’s bus fleet.

During the cold months, the frost deepens in the ground which may lead to frozen water service pipes.

This week marks National Non-Smoking Week which provides an opportunity to encourage people who smoke to consider joining thousands of others as they take their first steps to becoming smoke-free.

The City of Ottawa is hiring customer service, sports and art instructors, inclusive recreation, after-school programs, fitness, lifeguards, skating and hockey instructors and many more entry-level positions.

March Break fun includes a wide variety of options, offered in English and French for children aged 4-14 years old. You can choose from both in-person and virtual options where children can learn new or enhance existing skills in skating, swimming, basketball, hockey, painting, drawing, junior science, cooking and babysitting, among others.