Residents are reminded interim property tax payments and Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declarations share the same deadline – Thursday, March 20.

As we celebrate Nutrition Month this March, it's a great time to think about how food is more than just a source of nourishment. It also plays a key role in supporting mental health, building social connections, and empowering communities to grow.

Are you looking for March Break Activities? Ruth E. Dickinson has programs every day for kids↗ over the March Break.

Getting tired of shoveling snow? Is your mind wandering to warmer days and more fun ways to stay active? Well, get your head in the game this spring and join a City Wide Sports league. Whether it’s on sand, a court or a diamond, City Wide Sports has something for you. It’s a great and fun way to stay active with new or old friends.

Come join our homework club on Mondays and Tuesdays and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Bilingual help is available. Led by United for Literacy. Drop in for ages 6-12. 

Soon the warm summer sunshine will be upon us and the school bells will chime goodbye to another school year and hello to summer. Make this summer an unforgettable, fun adventure for your kids by registering for the City of Ottawa’s day camps.  

There’s plenty to read, see, and do at the Ruth E. Dickinson branch of the Ottawa Public Library! Kids and adults alike can find a way to get connected and have fun.

Ottawa Public Health is here to help remind us of the importance of regular physical activity, good sleep routines, and making social connections during these cold months so that you can stay healthy, feel better mentally, and boost your overall well-being.