City updates
Upcoming recreation registration dates in May
Registration opens on May 12 for swimming, and May 14 for summer activities, and before and after school programs.
Mental Health Week
As Mental Health Week begins, we are reminded of the importance of raising awareness and fostering an environment that promotes wellness for all members of our communities.
News from your Library
May 8th to 18th, experience the World's Largest Free Public Tulip Festival with 300,000 Blooms and over 100 Unique Varieties of Tulip. Read alongside the festival with this list of tulip themed books as well as stories set in Ottawa or the Netherlands.
What you need to know: Helmet safety
Spring is here and warm weather has finally arrived, making it easier to be physically active outdoors. Whether participating in cycling, inline skating, scooter riding or skateboarding, head injuries can happen.
A Mother’s Day gift that lasts longer than flowers
City gift certificates can be used toward a wide range of recreation and culture programs, including registered courses, drop-in activities and memberships.
National Immunization Awareness Week
This is why this year’s theme for National Immunization Awareness Week is “The time is now! Get immunized” reinforcing confidence in the significant benefits of vaccines; the strong evidence supporting their safety and effectiveness; the importance of addressing dis- and misinformation; and the need to stay informed and up to date with recommended immunizations.
News from your Library
Fêtez la semaine du livre canadien pour la jeunesse 2026!
Pour les enfants d’un océan à l’autre, c’est l’occasion parfaite de rencontrer des auteures et auteurs canadiens et de savourer des récits qui reflètent leur réalité et leur culture.
OC Transpo spring service begins Sunday, April 19
OC Transpo’s spring service begins Sunday, April 19. This spring’s service includes bus service adjustments, seasonal schedule changes, and adjustments for construction.

