It’s the time of year when Santa is making his annual visit to Ottawa. He is scheduled to appear at all of Ottawa’s local parades. Make sure to also check out other holiday events around the city.

You might have heard that Draft Budget 2025 was tabled at City Council last week. The City has created an interactive Budget Explorer to help you get the information you need in a simpler way.

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The Canada Post strike action could impact the delivery of City paper billing, invoices and other notifications – including water utility bills, property tax bills, invoices and traffic-related infractions. Contingency options are available for residents and businesses.  

📓 Join us for the final Library Lecture this fall as Carleton Professor Andrew Wallace presents on one of Jane Austen's lesser-known novels, Persuasion↗.

As temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, the City springs into action to get ready for winter, ensuring that our roads and sidewalks are clear and communities are safe throughout the season.

Write your letter to Santa with the City of Ottawa Archives! This year our annual Letters to Santa kits are fully available online for download and printing. Don't forget to mail your letter by December 6 to ensure a response by the holidays!

The City of Ottawa released its Draft Budget for 2025, which aims to build a city that’s safe, fair and affordable for all.