City updates
City seeking artists for an artwork installation tribute to Canada’s provinces and territories
Attention street artists! We are looking for your talent, your time and your patriotism for Canadiana Block, a unique public art project on Sparks Street.
News from the Library
📢 Library Closure - The library will be closed on November 11th in honour of Remembrance Day.
At Council this week
The Planning and Housing Committee today recommended refusal of an Official Plan amendment application.
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.

