Walking, biking, scooting, driving - we all want to stay safe on our roads, no matter our mode of travel. But we are more vulnerable to severe injury from vehicle collisions when we are pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. Adults over 65 and children under 15 are also more at risk.

Summer is here, and while the temperature is rising, so is the potential for urban flooding during significant rainfall events. Prior to any storm, residents can take actions to protect their homes and mitigate the impact of significant rainfall events and the potential of flooding on your property.

Rain Ready Ottawa has expanded its priority areas. This means you may be eligible for a rebate of up to $5,000 to help you install a rain diversion project on your property. Are you thinking of installing one or more of the following?

Summer fun at the library is not just for kids! Participate in the OPL summer bingo challenge, help build our 'Patron Picks' bookshelf, read, meet a local author, craft, swap and much more at the library this summer.

The City is currently running a public engagement campaign to get feedback and opinions to inform its review of the Water Rate Structure – with the focus on how to effectively recover costs for delivering water, wastewater and stormwater services.

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.

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.

Council approved a plan to implement its curbside waste diversion policy, which will come into effect on Monday, September 30.  The new policy allows households receiving curbside collection to set out up to three 140 litre garbage bins every two weeks, limiting the impact on the City’s Trail Waste Facility landfill. More than half of what currently goes to the landfill could be diverted to the green, blue or black bins