Starting Wednesday, January 15, sections of Woodroffe Avenue, from David Drive to Norice Street, will be reduced to one lane southbound. The southbound lane closure is related to emergency watermain repair work, involving excavation in the southbound lanes of Woodroffe Avenue, replacement of sections of watermain, and reinstatement of the road.

The week of January 19-25 marks the annual celebration of National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW), which provides an opportunity to encourage people who smoke to consider joining thousands of others as they take their first steps to becoming smoke-free.

We’ve got something fun planned for your kids over the March break. Check out register.ottawa.ca↗ for a wide variety of themes, activities, and interests at affordable prices. Registration is Tuesday, January 21 at 9 pm.

REGISTRATION OPEN! Ready, Set, Kindergarten!↗ A school readiness program for children 3–4 years old, who will be entering kindergarten in 2025, and their adult co-learner. Join us for stories and child-centered learning activities over 5 weeks to get your little one ready for school.

Looking for a way to help deter vandalism and beautify the community while empowering our city’s youth through public art? Look no further than the Paint It Up! program.

Homeowners are reminded to complete their Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration for each residential property they own before the March 20 deadline. A $250 late fee will be applied to declarations submitted after the deadline.

Looking to learn a new language in 2025? Check out Mango Languages↗ through the Ottawa Public Library. Mango languages has more than 70 world languages and dialects, English language learning, and assorted specialty courses to meet specific subject matter interests.

The annual food drive raised almost 81,000 pounds of food and more than $25,500 for the Ottawa Food Bank and its network of 71 member agencies, and three other Ottawa region food banks, including the Barrhaven Food Cupboard