Come Trick or Treat with the Mayor in support of the Ottawa Food Bank
Get ready for a spook-tacular night of treats, tricks and Halloween magic!Spooky season is upon us! So come trick-or-treat at Ottawa City Hall… if you dare!Witches and reapers guard the entrance to the...
View ArticleShop local. Buy Canadian. Strengthen Ottawa.
The City is relaunching its Shop Local. Buy Canadian campaign to encourage residents to support local businesses, choose Canadian products and help strengthen Ottawa's economy.For many of us, choosing...
View ArticleSee and be seen: learn how to stay safe around large vehicles
Cyclists and pedestrians - join us for an interactive blind spot demonstration. When you're walking or cycling near a large vehicle, can the driver see you? Come experience an interactive blind spot...
View ArticleHonouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Wednesday, September 30, marks the sixth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day when Canadians reflect upon the experiences and history of First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities in...
View ArticleCelebrating French in our City
Three employees share what the French language means to them on Franco-Ontarian Day. Today, we celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day, an annual occasion that honours, recognizes and celebrates the countless...
View ArticleJamie Fine to headline unforgettable Ottawa 200 Block Party tomorrow at...
Ottawa’s own Jamie Fine will be the headliner performer at the Ottawa 200 Block PartyTomorrow night, Ottawa's own Jamie Fine takes centre stage at 8:15 pm as the headliner of the Ottawa 200 Block...
View ArticleCity commemorates Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day on Sunday,...
The flags at all City of Ottawa sites will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, September 27 to recognize Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day. This day is observed to...
View ArticleCity to announce surprise headliner for Ottawa 200 Block Party
The City will soon reveal the surprise headliner for the Ottawa 200 Block Party, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of Bytown. Date: Friday, September 25Time: Noon Location: The...
View ArticleNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation schedule changes
Garbage, transit, City services and more – all the holiday impacts you need to know.The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for...
View ArticleCelebrating Franco-Ontarian Day
The City of Ottawa will raise the Franco-Ontarian flag during an official flag-raising ceremony on September 25. To celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day, the City of Ottawa, in collaboration with the...
View ArticleCouncil matches donations to help flood-impacted residents recover
As residents continue to recover from the July 1 extreme weather event, Council today approved matching donations to the Canadian Red Cross appeal.As residents continue to recover from the July 1...
View ArticleSpecial Advance Voting Days for Ottawa’s 2026 Municipal Elections will take...
During Special Advance Voting Days, eligible electors can vote at any of the 10 voting places across the City.Special Advance Voting Days for Ottawa’s 2026 Municipal Elections will take place from...
View ArticlePara Transpo Talk Session: September 27
The next Para Transpo Talk is happening on Sunday, September 27, from 10 am to 2 pm at Hurdman Station. This session will take place as part of a Transit Showcase during OC Transpo’s Free Transit...
View ArticleCouncil Meeting Media Availability
The Mayor and Wendy Stephanson, City Manager, will respond to media questions after Wednesday's Council meeting. When: Wednesday, September 23Time: 10 minutes after Council adjournsResidents will be...
View ArticleOC Transpo offering a Free Transit Weekend on September 26 and 27
OC Transpo is offering a Free Transit Weekend on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27. Explore the entire city with unlimited transit services – including on all buses, trains and Para...
View ArticleEnsure your child’s vaccinations are up to date
Help prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable disease in schools and the community.Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is asking families to ensure their children and youth are up to date with their routine...
View ArticleTraffic impacts for the Canada Army Run
Traffic impacts are expected downtown on Sunday, September 20 for the event.All road users can expect some traffic impacts in the downtown core and Rockliffe area on Sunday, September 20 for the 19th...
View ArticleAnishinabe Algonquin Days to celebrate culture, learning and community
ImageThe City of Ottawa, built on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation, is proud to announce Anishinabe Algonquin Days, a celebration of Anishinabe Algonquin...
View ArticlePlan the perfect day for Ottawa 200 Day and the Ottawa 200 Block Party
The countdown is on for the Ottawa 200 Block Party on Saturday, September 26 at City Hall’s Marion Dewar Plaza, a day packed with live and cultural performances, food, art, history, games and...
View ArticleThe 2026 Ottawa Book Award finalists are here
The finalists for the 2026 Ottawa Book Awards and Prix du livre d’Ottawa have been revealed. The finalists for the 2026 Ottawa Book Awards and Prix du livre d’Ottawa have been revealed. This year’s...
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