The City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service have launched a new public emergency notification system, and registration is now open.

Ottawa Alert delivers urgent updates directly to residents, businesses, and visitors via text message, email, or mobile app. Subscribers will receive timely, location-based information and instructions during emergencies.

Starting Monday May 5 and expected until the end of August, the Highway 417 westbound on-ramp from southbound Pinecrest Road and the Highway 417 westbound off-ramp to Richmond Road will be closed and detours will be in place.

This week, marks the 74th National Mental Health Week. This year’s theme is about “Unmasking Mental Health,” which focuses on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and encourages openness and honestly in conversations about mental health and well-being.

Thanks to cooperative weather this spring, some ball diamonds will start opening this weekend, with the remaining on track to open on Tuesday, May 6.

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is investigating the City’s first confirmed cases of measles since 2019. An adult and a child, both residents of Ottawa

The CN Cycle for CHEO event starts and ends at the Canadian War Museum at LeBreton Flats and involves lane reductions and closures from 6 am to 1 pm on various roadways along the route

Event highlight: Legal information Clinic - Appointments available on a first come first serve basis on the day of the clinic. Service disponible en français. 

On Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4, enjoy free, unlimited transit service across the city on all buses, trains, and Para Transpo!