
City updates
Move, create, and connect this fall with Ottawa's recreation and culture programs
The City’s yoga activities, both in person and virtual, incorporate breathing techniques, mindfulness practices and physical activity that have many health benefits, including reduced anxiety, improved flexibility, balance and strength.
Colonel By Day schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Colonel By Day holiday. Waste collection is delayed by one day.
News from the Library
🎲Too hot outside? Visit the library and help us complete the community puzzle in our air-conditioned library!
This week’s Council update
At this week’s Council meeting:
Transportation Master Plan approved
Barrhaven Civic Complex receives a green light
Council approved additional affordable housing
Have your say: 2026 Ottawa Police Budget
The Ottawa Police Service Board and the Ottawa Police Service invite you to provide input on the upcoming 2026 Police Budget through the 2026 Budget Consultation Survey.
Nominations are open for the 2025 Ottawa Heritage and Urban Design Awards
Past award winners: Ogilvy Square, Dickinson House, Postal Station B and Fifth + Bank
The City of Ottawa recognizes outstanding achievements in heritage conservation with the Ottawa Heritage Awards, and celebrates urban design excellence with the Urban Design Awards. This year, the two awards are being recognized together.
Private approach By-law review
The City of Ottawa is conducting a review and update of the Private Approach By-law which regulates the construction, use and maintenance of private approaches in the city.
Summer forestry update
The first phase of the 2025 Plant Your Place! program is complete and was a huge success. It saw 1,200 homes across the City access trees for their property at no charge.