The City of Ottawa officially launched its first phase of the five-year implementation plan of its first Anti-Racism Strategy – acknowledging the negative impacts of colonialism and racism in Canada.

May 31 will be the City of Ottawa’s 20th AccessAbility Day and is a part of National AccessAbility Week (May 24-June 3).

If you are in a collision or your vehicle breaks down, know that tow trucks operating legally in Ottawa must be licensed. While accepting an unsolicited tow may seem convenient, you are exposing yourself to potential overcharging and criminal acts. #KnowYourTow

Staff are interested in resident feedback regarding proposed regulations to allow for residential gardening, little free libraries and retail vending in the City’s right of way.

Emergency Preparedness Week has been a national event for over 25 years and aims to promote awareness about the importance of knowing what to do before, during and after an emergency.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten (1BBK) is a free bilingual literacy program for newborns, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. The goal? Read 1,000 books with your little one before they start Kindergarten. Visit us in branch to pick up a reading log!

Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Canada have been the targets of violence for far too long. We acknowledge the many families affected by the loss of their daughters, sisters, mothers, aunties, grandmothers and two-spirit family and friends.

To reduce unnecessary waste going to landfill and increase participation in recycling and Green Bin programs, the City is considering a new policy to change curbside garbage collection in Ottawa to a partial pay-as-you-throw program.