Families with children 0-12 years or those expecting to in the next 9 months: share your feedback on local needs and ways to strengthen the local child care and early years system.

The City of Ottawa invites local not-for-profit organizations, such as community groups and associations to apply for up to $3,000 in Civic Events funding. Civic Events Funding is used to deliver family-friendly events in local Ottawa communities and priority neighbourhoods.

Ottawa Public Health is monitoring the emergence of measles in different parts of the world, including in Canada, and we are making continued efforts to increase uptake and coverage of routine childhood vaccinations.

The City is excited to officially launch the second theme of "Your city, your ideas," a multi-phase initiative where you can share your ideas on how we can serve you better while finding innovative ways to save money that can be reinvested into other City priorities.

Check out and register for our March Break Fun activities (March 11th - 15th) at Ruth E. Dickinson for families and fun!

Participate in the online survey to have your say on special event regulations by Sunday, March 31. With your input, together we can improve special event services and key regulations that will help grow our economy, enrich our culture, and protect our community and environment.

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.