City updates
Committee receives follow-up report of Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment proposal
The City of Ottawa’s Audit Committee met today to review a follow-up report of the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment proposal.
Winter activities online now
Don’t let 2026 sneak up on you! Starting today, you can prepare for the wonderful winter months ahead by browsing and favouriting next season's activities.
Food Affordability in Ottawa: The 2025 Nutritious Food Basket
Food insecurity means not having enough money to buy food, which can range from worrying about running out of food to skipping meals.
Richmond Road at Highway 417 - Road, Ramp and Lane Closures
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, motorists travelling north and south on Richmond Road at the Highway 417 should anticipate impacts to traffic as crews complete necessary construction activities.
Update: Holly Acres Road at Highway 417 - Long-Term Ramp Closure and Lane Reductions
The ramp is anticipated to open on the evening of Friday, November 7. This ramp must be opened before the westbound on-ramp from southbound Richmond Road closes on the Sunday, November 9 until December 12.
Your guide to recognizing Remembrance Day in Ottawa
To commemorate Veterans’ Week, the Poppy Flag will be flown at City Hall and the following City facilities from Wednesday, November 5 to Tuesday, November 11:
Free Try Art Swim
We’re hosting Free Try Artistic Swim sessions across multiple city pools this fall. These are short, beginner-friendly sessions — perfect for swimmers born between 2012 and 2018 — and a great way to experience the sport before committing to a program.
Remembrance Day schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Remembrance Day holiday on Tuesday, November 11.

