New Year’s Eve celebrations will result in significant traffic impacts
Ottawa – Residents, visitors and businesses are advised that as a result of New Year’s Eve celebrations, there will be significant impacts to traffic in and around the downtown core on December 31,...
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Parasport funding helps support wheelchair basketball
The wheelchair basketball season came to an end last week for 17 young athletes. It began 11 weeks earlier in the gymnasium of Meadowlands Public School thanks in part to a $10,000 grant to the City of...
View ArticleWhat's happening in Ottawa
Check out Winter in the City for a complete list of what’s going on. Get your tickets as early as possible for shows at Lansdowne, Centrepointe Theatres and Shenkman Arts Centre. Some performances can...
View ArticleNew pedestrian crossovers will open along the Queen Elizabeth Driveway
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson, The Honourable Catherine McKenna, MP for Ottawa Centre and Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure...
View ArticleNew pedestrian crossovers open on the Queen Elizabeth Driveway
Ottawa – Two new pedestrian crossovers, the first project completed in Ottawa under the Government of Canada’s Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF), opened today along the Queen Elizabeth...
View ArticleNew Ottawa Central Library proposed for 557 Wellington
You might have heard about the proposal for a new Ottawa Central Library and there’s opportunity in the coming weeks for public input on the partnership, site, cost, and procurement method.The proposal...
View ArticleNo changes to garbage, green bin and recycling collection schedule this week
The City of Ottawa reminds residents that curbside and multi-residential green bin, recycling and garbage pick-up will take place on its regular day with no changes to the collection schedule....
View ArticleSpecial Advisory: Winter overnight parking ban in effect
Ottawa – Due to weather conditions, a winter overnight parking ban is in effect tonight between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. across Ottawa. This overnight parking ban will remain in effect until the City...
View ArticleNo changes to garbage, green bin and recycling collection schedule
The City of Ottawa reminds residents that curbside and multi-residential green bin, recycling and garbage pick-up will take place on its regular day with no changes to the collection schedule between...
View ArticleSpecial Advisory: Winter overnight parking ban lifted
The winter overnight parking ban is now lifted for the City of Ottawa.Be in the know about snowFollow us on Twitter @ottawacity to receive updates, or subscribe to our electronic email alerts. If you...
View ArticleService Ottawa phone lines down temporarily
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa is experiencing difficulties with some of its phone lines and 3-1-1 service is not currently available. The City’s Revenue and Employment and Financial Assistance lines are...
View ArticleService Ottawa phone lines re-established
Ottawa – Technical issues with City of Ottawa phone lines have now been resolved.Residents can once again make service requests by calling 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). As always, you can also submit many...
View Article3-1-1 phone lines experiencing difficulties
The City of Ottawa’s 3-1-1 phone lines are experiencing difficulties and residents can expect delays. The situation is currently being worked on.Residents wishing to make service requests are advised...
View ArticleCity offers warming centres for those affected by power outages
Ottawa – As a result of current winter weather conditions and the power outages that have occurred across the city throughout the day, the City of Ottawa has prepared warming centres for affected...
View Article3-1-1 phone lines restored
Technical issues with City of Ottawa’s 3-1-1 phone lines have now been resolved. Residents can once again make service requests by calling 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). As always, you can also submit...
View ArticleMeetings at Ottawa City Hall next week
Ottawa – All public meetings will be held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts or visit...
View ArticleLane reductions on Lisgar Street start Tuesday
Lane reductions will be in place on Lisgar Street, between Metcalfe Street and Cartier Street, from Tuesday, January 10 to Friday, January 13 to allow for sewer rehabilitation work.Local traffic...
View ArticleLet’s bring Canada’s Games to Canada’s capital!
Join in the celebrations and show your support for the City of Ottawa’s bid to bring the 2021 Canada Summer Games to Ottawa by attending a launch party at City Hall.Date: Thursday, January 12Time: Noon...
View ArticleSpecial Advisory: Winter overnight parking ban in effect
Due to weather conditions, a winter overnight parking ban is in effect tonight between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. across Ottawa. This overnight parking ban will remain in effect until the City announces it has...
View ArticleInnovation Station and Park and Ride photo opportunity
Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Stephen Blais, Chair of the Transit Commission, Kanata North Councillor Marianne Wilkinson, and west-end councillors will welcome commuters to the newly-opened Innovation...
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