Routine mosquito trapping and testing for West Nile virus have confirmed a positive mosquito pool in Ottawa. This is the first confirmation of WNV in Ottawa this year since OPH began routine seasonal monitoring on June 8.

Regular schedule adjustments take place four times a year as the seasons turnover. Here’s a heads-up ahead of the Fall changes.

The City of Ottawa is inviting residents to participate in the four-year review of the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan by completing a short online questionnaire before Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

We may be in the midst of the summer heat, but hockey season is just around the corner. City Wide Sports is bringing back its adult recreational hockey leagues, offering a structured, inclusive and competitive way for players to stay on the ice and in the game.

Between 2019 and 2023, 61 per cent of fatal and major injury collisions involved high-risk driving behaviour which includes aggressive driving.

The City has partnered with Love Food Hate Waste↗ to launch a new campaign to help you save money and cut down on food waste.

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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.