Have you ever wished there were a way for your kids to use audiobooks without screens? Now kids can experience the magic of books that can read themselves with Ottawa Public Library’s newest collection: Read-alongs, the books that talk!

The wait is over! Building Code Services is introducing something new, more befitting a major Canadian city in the digital age. A new online system to fully submit and pay for an application or permit on any mobile device, from the convenience of your own home or work site.

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is recommending that eligible residents↗ at higher risk of severe illness protect themselves against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this respiratory illness season. RSV is a respiratory virus that can be particularly severe in infants and older adults. Immunization against RSV can help prevent serious health outcomes, including hospitalization.

Ottawa Small Business Week is October 20 to 26 and we’re challenging you to do something for a small business every day this week. You don’t have to go in order. Mix them up any way you like.

There are a number of great fall recreation activities right in our own backyard! From STEM activities to arts and crafts, there’s something for your child.

Spooky Season has arrived at the Ottawa Public Library. Join us for a frightening line up of animated short films on Friday October 25th at 4:00pm

This week, Para Transpo customers, their families, companions and support persons are welcome, no matter how often you take Para Transpo.

Around this time of year, we all start thinking the same thing – when will the snow start? If you’re tossing your snow shovel this year and hiring a snow plow contractor instead, here are some important details to know before you start looking.

The process for selecting roads for resurfacing depends on a number of prioritization factors. All City assets undergo lifespan reviews, but improvements can’t all be done at once. With the help of pavement management software and engineering assessments, we ensure the right treatments are applied to the right roads at the right time.

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is recommending that residents aged 6 months and older get their annual flu vaccine as soon as possible this flu season.

Head over to the library for some great events this week, including Stay and Play to play and chat, a writers group, and employment counseling!

As part of ongoing work with RTM to complete required works across Line 1 to improve the system’s reliability, train service on the line will be suspended in part or in full on select days from 19 October to 3 November 2024.