City updates
Introducing the Older Adult Plan 2025-2030
The City of Ottawa has released the Older Adult Plan 2025-2030. This is the fourth version of the Plan since 2012. The new version has a stronger focus on working with community partners to help make a bigger, more lasting impact.
At Council this week
Council today tabled the City of Ottawa’s Draft Budget 2026, which invests in services residents rely on every day, and the key priorities that make Ottawa a safe, reliable and affordable city.
Draft Budget 2026 invests in a safe, reliable and affordable city for everyone
Ottawa’s Draft Budget 2026, which was tabled today at City Council, invests in the services residents rely on every day, and the key priorities that make Ottawa a safe, reliable and affordable city.
City News weekly round-up: October 23 to 30
As the final report on Lansdowne 2.0 is reviewed by Committee and Council, the City of Ottawa is committed to ensuring residents have access to information and key project resources.
Fall into fun!
From soccer pitches to basketball courts, our parks are great spaces to get outdoors, have fun and stay active.
October Climate Change News
The Ottawa Public Library is proud to host Climate Action Week from November 1 to 7, 2025. Throughout the week, City staff from the Climate Change and Resiliency service area and the Office of Emergency Management will be present at various library branches to share resources, answer questions, and engage with residents on how we can build a greener, more resilient Ottawa together.
Volunteer: Ted Hay Outdoor Rink lead operator
Make a difference in your community: join hundreds of volunteers who devote their time to provide access to winter activities for all. We are looking for community members to operate or support neighbourhood outdoor rinks. Grants are available.
A new strategy to anchor the Ottawa-Gatineau Region as Canada’s Defence Innovation Hub
The Ottawa-Gatineau Region is taking bold steps to position itself as Canada’s Defence Innovation Hub, mobilizing government, industry and academia to strengthen national security and grow the local economy.

