
City updates
Get involved in your city: join a committee or board
Make a difference in your community by volunteering on one of the City of Ottawa’s committees or boards. The City is recruiting residents to be public members on 7 committees/boards.
Cold weather, warm pipes. Top tips to keep your pipes flowing
Winter in Ottawa offers plenty to enjoy, but frozen water pipes are not among them. With fluctuating temperatures and the potential for prolonged cold spells, frozen water pipes can become a concern for some households.
At the Library this week
Looking for a way for the kids to spend their PD Day this Friday, January 24. The Ruth E. Dickinson has programs to keep them busy starting at 10:30AM!
Southbound lane reductions along Woodroffe Avenue for ongoing watermain repairs
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.
National Non-Smoking Week (January 19-25)
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.
Check out March break camps offerings before January 21 registration
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.
At your Library this week
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.
Applications are now open for the 2025 Paint It Up! program
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.