City updates
Council approves Budget 2024
Council approved the 2024 Capital and Operating Budget. Residents will see a 2.5% tax increase,. The average urban homeowner would pay an additional $105 on their annual property tax bill, while the average rural homeowner would pay an additional $86.
'Tis the season to sleigh holiday waste!
With many exciting holidays coming up over the next few months, now is the perfect time to think of how you can cut down on waste this season. There are many ways you can reduce waste when it comes to gifts, food and decorations, but here are just a few ideas.
Give the gift of fun!
With lots of exciting, registered programs, drop-in activities and membership options, a City of Ottawa gift certificate is a great choice for anyone on your holiday list.
News from Ruth E. Dickinson: your local library branch
Join All In A Day host Alan Neal, Jo-Ann Oosterman and the rest of the All In A Day Book Club for a discussion with Jo-Ann Oosterman, about her book Tom's Story. The book is Jo-Ann Oosterman's examination of her 16-year relationship with Ojibway artist Tom Hogan.
The City of Ottawa’s guide to prepping your home for winter
As the colder weather is now upon us, your friends at the City have prepared some tips to help you survive the chilly Ottawa winter, help your community, and make a difference to the planet at the same time.
City’s Emergency Operations Centre – the nerve centre for response and recovery
With severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, snow and ice storms, Ottawa residents have endured plenty of emergencies over the past few years, and these are on top of the global pandemic.
Barrhaven winter recreation programs
Barrhaven has a number of great winter recreation programs for all ages and interests. Schedules and fees may be subject to change.
Your city, your ideas: City of Ottawa service reviews
We’re looking for ideas on how we can offer services in a new and innovative way, or how we can reduce costs. The goal of these service reviews is to find savings that can be put towards the Term of Council priorities. These priorities are focused on making our beautiful city an even better place to live, learn, work and play.
Your guide to recognizing Remembrance Day in Ottawa
The National Remembrance Day Ceremony will take place at the National War Memorial on Saturday, November 11. The ceremony will begin at approximately 10:30 am. You can attend in person or watch the ceremony live on the Royal Canadian Legion’s Facebook page and local and national news broadcasts.
November is Fall Prevention Month
Each year, all members of the community are encouraged to learn more and do more to prevent falls and fall-related injuries. Falls can have serious consequences for older adults, children and their caregivers, but with the right knowledge and precautions, many falls can be prevented.
Remembrance Day schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and impacts to City services for the Remembrance Day holiday on Saturday, November 11. As the day falls on a weekend, the City will have schedule impacts on Monday, November 13 as well.
2023 Order of Ottawa inductees announced
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe announced 15 residents who will be inducted into the Order of Ottawa this year, as well as the recipient of the 2023 Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching.
This year’s ceremony will take place at City Hall on Thursday, November 16.