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.

It’s Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration time again. Complete your online declaration for the 2025 occupancy year for each residential property that you own before the March 19, 2026, deadline. A $250 late fee applies to all late submissions.

Responsibility for residential blue and black bin collection and processing was transferred to Circular Materials on January 1, 2026. Their contractor, Miller Waste will be collecting your blue and black bins starting today. The City continues to manage garbage, green bin and leaf and yard waste collection.

OC Transpo’s winter service begins Sunday, December 21. This winter’s service changes include bus service improvements and special holiday service.

The holiday season is a time full of joy and celebration, but it's important to keep safety in mind to protect your loved ones and your home. When preparing for your festivities, follow these fire prevention and safety tips from Ottawa Fire Services.

The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for the holiday season between Wednesday, December 24 and Friday, January 2.

Residents who want to get a head start on completing their Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration can now do so. The formal declaration period will open on January 1, 2026.