The Planning and Housing Committee today received an update on the status of the final draft of the new Zoning By-law, which will be released for public comment on Monday, September 8. The new Zoning By-law will help put the City’s Official Plan into action, encouraging more housing construction to accommodate our growing population.

The Draft Operating and Capital Budget will be tabled at City Council on Wednesday, November 12. Residents, businesses and community groups are encouraged to share their thoughts. Council will vote on the final budget on Wednesday, December 10.

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.