Throughout Waste Plan development, residents and stakeholders consistently underlined the importance of the City working with the community, multi-lingual, and external partners to ensure the success of many of the actions in the plan.

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.