May is Canadian Jewish Heritage Month. Canadian Jewish Heritage month was established in 2018 to help remember, celebrate and educate future generations about the inspirational role that Jewish Canadians have played and continue to play in communities across the country.

When ticks and mosquitoes are active, they have the potential to spread infections to Ottawa area residents. OPH works to prevent Lyme disease and West Nile virus through a variety of measures.

Tickets will be available on Monday, June 5 for the Mayor’s Annual Canada Day Celebration for Seniors, which will take place on Saturday, July 1 from 8 to 10:30 am in the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park.

With the 2023 final property tax bills sent out to residents, the Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) appeal period is now open for residential property owners who were charged the VUT but believe they should not have been charged the one per cent tax.

It’s hard to believe that school lets out in about a month. If you’re thinking ahead but haven’t signed up for a summer camp yet, you’re in luck - there are a number of summer camps that still have room for registration. It’s not too late.

OC Transpo has hundreds of openings for new staff members, including bus operators, customer service representatives, special constables, garage supervisors and licensed mechanics. All positions offer excellent benefits for you and your family, a comprehensive pension plan, and career growth opportunities.

Through the Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program, Ottawa residents can get a low-interest, 20-year loan of up to 10 per cent of their home’s current value to cover the cost of home energy upgrades that lower energy costs while increasing your homes comfort and resiliency.

Do you have children in grades 1-3? Would you like them to read more? Join our weekly Reading Buddies program in June! Each child will be paired with a volunteer for fun and interactive read aloud sessions. Together they will share the joys of reading in a friendly, encouraging, and enthusiastic environment. Space is limited so register today!

Recent surveillance indicates that Ottawa and surrounding areas do not currently have terrestrial animals with rabies (only mammals carry rabies). There have, however, been confirmed cases of rabid bats.

The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and impacts to City services for the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 22.

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).