
City updates
News from Ruth E. Dickinson: your local library branch
A friendly reminder that Sunday hours will be paused for the months of July and August and will return in September. Summer holiday closures include July 1 (Canada Day), August 7 (Colonel By Day) and September 4 (Labour Day).
Drowning prevention and water safety
Summer is upon us and pools, beaches and water parks are now open. Tragedy is preventable, learn how to prepare yourself.
Canada Day schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and impacts to City services for the Canada Day holiday on Monday, July 3.
Committee approves more flexible rules for altering right of way
The City’s Transportation Committee approved amendments to the Use and Care of Roads By-law that would provide residents and community groups more opportunities to undertake gardening projects and install free library boxes within the City’s right of way.
New OC Transpo and Transit app partnership
OC Transpo is partnering with the Transit app to offer a subscription of their “Royale” service to all users of the app in Ottawa. OC Transpo will also be retiring its current iPhone app.
After school daily registration now open
If you need part-time after school care, the City now offers daily registration options for the after-school activity club for the upcoming school year. The daily registration option is only offered at select recreation centres and is based on availability.
Committee hears update on urban forest plan, tree planting priorities
The City’s Environment and Climate Change Committee received an update on the Urban Forest Management Plan’s accomplishments to date and the work plan for the next four years.
News from Ruth E. Dickinson: your local library branch
Summer is here, and so is the TD Summer Reading Club! OPL has a variety of free programs planned to keep kids reading and learning while having fun all summer long!