City updates
Committee approves decrease to development charges
The Planning and Housing Committee today approved amending the Development Charges (DC) By-law and updating the 2026 Development Charges Background Study.
Seasonal load restrictions in effect for heavy vehicles serving Ottawa
Beginning on Monday, March 9, seasonal load restrictions↗ will be in effect.
Artists’ Tour
Last chance to see Shannon Whittle – No Place
The exhibit continues until March 22 inclusively
Attention musicians: #ottmusic applications now open to feature your music tracks
If you are an Ottawa-based musician and you want your original tracks to be heard by residents, applications are now open for 2026 #ottmusic programs, which include Music on Hold, City Sounds and O-Buskers.
Was Ottawa in 1826 just like the Wild West
In case you haven’t heard, Ottawa is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. This got us thinking that we OttaTalk about what Ottawa was like in 1826 when it was founded as Bytown.
How the Fraud and Waste Hotline helps keep the City accountable
Sent on behalf of the Auditor General for the City of Ottawa
The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) administers the City of Ottawa’s Fraud and Waste Hotline.
Help Us - Clear Your Catch Basin
Prevent Flooding & Water Pooling - Clear Your Catch Basin
Help prevent localized flooding and address any water pooling by ensuring catch basins and ditches are open and able to take in water.
Stay Off The Ice
We strongly urge residents to stay off waterways during fluctuating temperatures, as ice conditions can change rapidly and without warning.
The Ottawa Fire Services – Ice Rescue Teams safely rescued a dog and a resident, on Saturday February 28, 2026, after both fell through the ice on the Rideau River.