Le mois de mars est le Mois de la Francophonie. C’est l’occasion de célébrer la culture, la langue et le patrimoine francophones qui ont des racines profondes à Ottawa.

We are seeking your input on the Rain Ready Ottawa pilot program. Rain Ready Ottawa is currently undergoing a review to learn from the pilot and identify recommendations for a possible future program.

📢 FREE THIS WEEK AT RUTH E. DICKINSON (and every other week.) 😁 📢 Your library card cost 0$ and includes so many resources, well beyond just books!

Residents are reminded of the deadline for interim property tax payments and Vacant Unit Tax declarations on Thursday, March 21.

Ottawa Public Health has received reports of people feeling symptoms of headache, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting after being in close proximity to people inhaling or heating what is believed to be unregulated fentanyl.  It has been reported that there is a strong smell when the suspected substances have been heated for use. 

On behalf of Ottawa Public Health, in partnership with Algonquin College, we would like to invite you and your network to a moderated panel discussion on Friday, March 15th, 2024 as part of the Future of Health and Wellness Speaker Series.

The City is accepting applications for the Community Environmental Projects Grant Program which provides funding to non-profit organizations interested in undertaking small-scale, community-based initiatives that support an environmentally sustainable Ottawa.

Spring is in the air and registration for Barrhaven recreation programs is on!

The City is reviewing how we recover costs to deliver water services that you rely on every day, and we want to hear from you.

Freedom to Read Week is this week (February 18 to 24)! Learn about the protection of freedom of expression at your library.

The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Family Day holiday on Monday, February 19. Garbage and recycling WILL BE delayed by one day.

Headsup: the library is closed on Family Day. But, you can participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count.  Check out details and bird-related items in the Children's Department.