Know a budding writer? The Awesome authors writing contest is back for 2026 for authors between the ages of 9-18! Encourage the young creators in your life to participate for a chance to be published and to win exciting prizes.  

City Council approved next steps to purchase the Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre (CRRRC), a privately owned waste management site in Ottawa’s east end. 

Tell us how we can improve the City’s Public Engagement Strategy. The survey is open until February 28, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to help shape how we engage with you and your community.

If you’re heading out to enjoy winter fun like skating, skiing, or sledding, remember to keep safety top of mind for yourself and your loved ones. A properly fitted helmet, used for the sport or activity it is designed for, can help protect your head and reduce the risk of a serious brain injury. 

Get ready – March Break is coming the week of March 16 and your children won’t want to miss the fun of March Break camps.

Agata, one of Ruth E. Dickinson's exceptional Children's Staff, is featured on the OPL website. Read about the joy and connection that Barrhaven's children develop when attending our Children's Programs.   

Beginning in January 2026, the City of Ottawa is inviting residents to take part in public consultations to help shape the next OC Transpo Accessibility Plan.

The City of Ottawa is inviting community groups to submit project proposals under the Community-led Greening Initiatives and Gardening Program. This program allows communities to create or expand gardens and greening projects on City land.