The use of automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras has been repealed by the Province of Ontario under Bill 56 – Building a More Competitive Economy Act, 2025. The change will take effect November 14, 2025.

As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, overnight work is required to complete underground utility replacement on Richmond Road between New Orchard Avenue North and Allison Avenue.

Changes are coming to how blue and black bins are collected across the province. Under regulations from the Government of Ontario, responsibility for collecting and processing recycling across Ontario will transfer to producers of paper and packaging.

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee designated 16 properties as municipal capital housing facilities, making eligible affordable housing units exempt from municipal property taxes.

As of January 1, 2026, changes to the Ontario Fire Code will require increased carbon monoxide (CO) alarm detection in residential occupancies and care occupancies.

The City’s Commemorative Naming Program is now accepting fall applications to nominate people, histories and legacies that have helped shape Ottawa’s community. The nomination period runs from October 21 to December 2.

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.

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.