The City warns residents about a new text message scam that tells the recipient an automated speed camera recorded their vehicle exceeding the speed limit in a school zone and provides a link for immediate payment. If you receive this message, delete it and do not click on the website link.

The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Canada Day holiday on Monday, July 1. Green bin, recycling, and garbage collection is delayed by one day.

Regular schedule adjustments take place four times a year – spring, summer, fall and winter. Summer schedule changes are set to take effect as of Sunday, June 30th, 2024.

Enjoy the shows and activities taking place across the city, with special presentations at LeBreton Flats Park. OC Transpo is the best way to travel to Canada Day events across the city, with free service all day on O-Train Line 1, buses and Para Transpo.

Summer fun at the library is not just for kids! There are programs at the library all season long for kids of all ages

The City reminds residents the payment deadline for their final property tax is Thursday, June 20. There are some convenient options to pay your final property tax bill.

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.