City updates
Riding your bike in June can be a win win win win situation
Ottawa is a great place to ride your bike any time of year, but June is Let’s Bike Month. The EnviroCentre, in partnership with the City is offering a series of workshops, events and promotions during Let’s Bike Month.
Riding OC Transpo just got easier with Interac® Debit
You can now tap your Interac® Debit card on any fare gate or bus to ride transit. The introduction of Interac Debit to the existing O-Payment options makes it even easier to take OC Transpo.
At the library this week
Visit the Library website for our hours of operation, to access online resources, browse books, and more!
Take a look and listen behind closed doors at Doors Open Ottawa
The 22nd annual Doors Open Ottawa event on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 is your chance to actually open those doors and peek inside! Over 80 buildings will be offering in-person or virtual tours behind-the-doors.
Solid Waste Master Plan update
The Solid Waste Master Plan’s Engagement Series 3 ran from March to April 2024 and we heard from hundreds of participants and stakeholders through an online survey, online and in-person engagement sessions as well as focus groups. Staff have been working to analyze this feedback to help shape the Waste Plan and inform future planning for some of the Waste Plan’s actions.
Victoria Day schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 20. Garbage collection is delayed by one day.
Earl Mulligan Drive neighbourhood traffic calming study
The City is conducting a neighbourhood traffic calming study along Earl Mulligan Dr between Mountshannon Dr and Woodroffe Ave in response to traffic concerns raised by residents.
At the library this week
Use the library EVERYDAY! There are programs and events every day of the week for you to take advantage of
At the library this week
Teen drop-in - Tuesday, May 7th, 11:45 amSpend your lunch hour playing video games, board games, working on homework or hanging out with other teens! Ages 13-18.
Be prepared, know your risks if there’s an emergency
Over the past several years, Ottawa residents, businesses and visitors have experienced first-hand several different types of weather emergencies. In the event of an emergency, everyone should aim to be able to take care of themselves and their families for up to 3 days at least.
Mental Health Week
This year’s Mental Health Week theme is about the healing power of compassion: a call to be kind to others (and yourself). This week allows us to reflect on how being kind and compassionate can have positive impacts on well-being, happiness and reduces stigma while creating social connectedness and inclusivity.
A summer of recreation and cultural activities awaits
Starting Tuesday, April 30, you can browse programs and create a wish list of your favourite programs and activities for the summer session.
Maximize your green bin’s potential
Since 2010, the City’s green bin program has been essential to divert organic waste from the landfill. From kitchen scraps to yard waste, you can easily help divert organic materials to proper composting facilities, helping to reduce methane emissions and produce nutrient-rich compost instead.
At the library this week
Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.
Ottawa Paramedic Service launch an improved call triage tool
The Medical Priority Dispatch System launched in the Ottawa Central Ambulance Communications Centre and will improve service to more than 1.2 million residents across Eastern Ontario, including Ottawa and nearby regions.
Paint It Up! program is BACK!
This summer, Paint It Up! is the perfect way for young people to flex their artistic muscles, get involved in their community, and have some fun in the sun. If you’re looking for ideas for fun summer activities, look no further!
At the library this week
🏆 March Madness Winners: The winners have been named and now you can place holds on winners as voted by your community. There’s something for all ages and genre lovers.
Ontario building new highway 416 interchange
The Ontario government is fighting gridlock in south Ottawa by investing $5 million in a new interchange at Highway 416 and Barnsdale Road. The interchange will save commuters time in the rapidly growing community of Barrhaven and connect more people to housing and jobs across the region.
OC Transpo provides progress update on Five-Year Roadmap
The Five-Year Roadmap lays out a transparent, accountable and measurable path to guide how OC Transpo will modernize and deliver high service reliability, customer satisfaction and employee engagement over the next four years.