As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, a section of the north sidewalk on Holly Acres Road between Richmond Road and Highway 417 will be closed. A pedestrian detour will be in place.

As children head back to the classroom, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is reminding families to take precautions to help prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases by ensuring their children and youth are up to date with their routine vaccines.

If you know an immigrant to Canada who embodies extraordinary entrepreneurial spirit and deserves recognition for their contributions to the Ottawa economy, the City is now accepting nominations online until Wednesday, October 8

Breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple options like toast with peanut butter and banana, yogurt with fruit and granola, or even a quick smoothie with scrambled eggs can provide the fuel kids need to start their day.

📢 Important notice: Children's programs are suspended between August 22 and September 15 as we prepare for our Fall Programs.  The children's area including scavenger hunts are still open and awaiting your visit.  

Ottawa Public Health is reporting the first human case of WNV infection in an Ottawa resident for the 2025 season and has confirmed that a horse in Ottawa recently tested positive for EEEV.

The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Labour Day holiday on Monday, September 1.

Due to the extreme dry conditions, three local conservation authorities have issued low water advisories. Users of private wells are encouraged to be prudent with their water use and avoid all unnecessary watering activities, including lawn watering.