Budget 2025 is right around the corner, and we want to hear from you! Tell us what budget priorities are, find key dates and information visiting the Engage Ottawa Draft Budget 2025 page.

A developer is looking to rezone the parcel of land at 1034 McGarry Terrace, behind the Walmart, to permit the construction of two residential apartment towers. The buildings will total 592 units in a 26-storey and a 35-storey building.

Building on past initiatives, the plan leverages existing resources for most actions, while also proposing new innovative approaches to foster a more harmonious relationship between residents and Ottawa’s wildlife.

The Preston Street Rapid Bridge Lift on Highway 417 is scheduled to take place from July 25 to 29. The project will close a number of sections of the highway, starting at 7 pm on Thursday, July 25 and slated to reopen at 6 am on Monday, July 29

Mosquito trapping and testing (components of Ottawa Public Health’s West Nile virus prevention program) have confirmed the first positive mosquito testing pool by lab result.

The Museum and Park Passes are available all season! In partnership with the local museums and Ontario Provincial Parks, the OPL passes admit a family to one of 7 museums!

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.