There are many public places residents and visitors can cool off in Ottawa including splash pads, wading pools, swimming pools, parks, libraries, and community buildings. The public is welcome to seek access to air conditioning at any City facility during regular hours of operation.  

The City of Ottawa is preparing the site plan for the Lansdowne 2.0 event centre. Before the site plan is designed, we need your input on what should be included. The event centre is just one part of Lansdowne 2.0, and designing the site plan is just the next step. For more information and background on this important City project, visit Engage Ottawa.

Another round of staff summer picks for kids, teens, adults, and francophones! There’s a little something for everyone

When ticks and mosquitoes are active, they have the potential to spread infections to Ottawa area residents.

A limited number of free tickets to the Senior's Canada Day breakfast with the Mayor are now available. The event will take place on Monday, July 1 from 8 to 10:30 am in the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park.

As part of the spring Wake Up! program, firefighters from Ottawa Fire Services will visit homes across the city this week to ensure smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are present and working.

Not sure what to read this summer? The Ruth E. Dickinson staff and their helpers have put together a list of ideas to get you and the family reading through the holidays

The City has released the first draft of the new Zoning By-law, a set of regulations that sets rules on what can be built as of right, without having to seek specific permission. Residents are encouraged to review the draft by-law and provide feedback both online and in person at open-house events.