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La succursale Ruth E. Dickinson est à la recherche de bénévoles francophones pour co-animer le groupe de conversation en français.
Help shape Ottawa’s cultural future!
In 2025, the City of Ottawa launched its first city-wide Municipal Culture Plan since 2012 to better support our diverse communities. Led by Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services, the plan will be co-created with residents and community groups
O-Train Line 1 closed October 4 and 5 for planned maintenance
O-Train Line 1 will be closed and full R1 service will run this weekend while Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) performs planned maintenance work on the system on October 4 and 5
Nominations open: Ontario Senior Achievement Award
Each year, the program recognizes extraordinary seniors who, after the age of 65, have made significant contributions to their community or province.
Launch of RSV immunization campaign for infants and high-risk children
Ottawa Public Health (OPH), CHEO, and local birthing hospitals are urging parents to immunize eligible infants and high-risk children against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this fall.
Best before dates are a guide, not a goodbye
Understanding date labels can help you make informed decisions about what you buy and eat. It will help you save your food from being thrown away while it’s still perfectly edible and will also reduce your grocery bill.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, September 30. Waste collection is not delayed.
At the Library this week
September 30th is an opportunity to reflect on the legacy of the residential school system, honour the children who never returned home, and recognize the ongoing impact these schools have had on survivors, their families, and Indigenous communities.