Ottawa Public Health (OPH) expects the 2023/2024 respiratory season to be atypical when compared to pre-pandemic years, with early activity of respiratory viruses such as influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) circulating simultaneously with COVID-19.

October is Circular Economy Month, making this the perfect time for you to explore innovative ways to minimize waste generation, learn how to give old products a new life and recycle materials.

October is Children’s Vision Health Month and OPH has plenty of vision health promotion activities happening now and throughout the year.

Fire prevention is a big part of cooking safely. Do you know what to do if a fire starts while you’re cooking? Follow these fire safety tips to keep the heat in your seasonings and out of your kitchen. When in doubt, even if it’s a small fire, leave the building and call 9-1-1.

Starting on October 1, Trick or Swim or Skate tickets will be back on sale. 10 tickets to public swim or skate sessions for 10 dollars! A great alternative to candy treats during the spooky season. Check for participating facilities.

The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and impacts to City services for the Thanksgiving holiday on Monday, October 9th.  Garbage will be delayed by one day.

Residents will need to set out leaf and yard waste separate from the Green Bin, but on the same day. The collection schedule will change from five days a week to four (Monday to Thursday) to prioritize both service to residents and collection efficiencies.

This Saturday, September 30 marks the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day where Canadians reflect upon the experiences and history of First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities in Canada.

The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and impacts to City services for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday, September 30. As the day falls on a weekend, the City will have schedule impacts on Monday, October 2 as well.

Installing a rain garden is just one of several ways you can slow down and control the rate of water runoff that leaves your property and ends up in the Ottawa River. From now, until October 20, you can enter to win a rain garden of your own through this simple contest with Rain Ready Ottawa.

Each year the City of Ottawa proudly celebrates and recognizes the success and economic contributions of local immigrant entrepreneurs through its annual Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday, September 30, is an important opportunity to develop an understanding of the experiences of Indigenous children and youth in residential schools and the ongoing intergenerational trauma that continues to affect Indigenous families and communities.