
City updates
Healthy growth and development program
Created in collaboration with the HGD team and community partners, the video offers an inspiring look at the dedication of Public Health Nurses, Family Visitors, and the program’s Social Workers in supporting families and fostering healthy child development.
O-Train Line 1 service adjustments September 26-October 2
Between Friday, September 26 and Thursday, October 2, Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) will be conducting maintenance work on O-Train Line 1.
Committee unlocks $133 million for public housing repairs through mortgage refinancing
The Community Services Committee today approved a plan to refinance mortgages on five Ottawa Community Housing Corporation properties between 2026 and 2028. This will generate approximately $133 million in funding for much needed capital repairs across the public housing portfolio.
Ottawa’s Housing Action Plan
The Action Plan consolidates a wide range of planned moves that fundamentally reshape the City’s approach to housing. These include moves such as the overhauling the City’s Zoning By-law, directing historic levels of public funds to enable affordable housing development, designing future communities like Tewin and other new development lands, and other ongoing efforts.
Don’t sleep on safety: test your alarms with Ottawa Fire Services
As part of the fall Wake Up! program, firefighters from Ottawa Fire Services will visit homes across the city next week to ensure smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are present and working.
2025 Ottawa Book Awards nominees explore the human condition
The finalists for the 2025 Ottawa Book Awards have been announced. This year’s compelling and diverse literary works will explore the human condition and how it is shaped by life’s events – from familial ties and historical narratives to exploring one’s identity and societal changes.
Have your say on unlawful renovation-related evictions
The City of Ottawa is seeking feedback as it develops a Rental Renovation Licence By-law to prevent tenants being unlawfully displaced from their rental units under the pretense of repairs or renovations.
New Zoning By-law: Final Draft & Public Consultations
The final draft, Draft 3, of the new Zoning By-law is now out for circulation and comment until October 3, 2025. The final draft incorporates feedback received during the Draft 2 consultation period, particularly on the outstanding issues identified in the Draft 2 report and direction provided by Council. See the list of public consultation sessions and provide comments.