City to offer day camps Wednesday if there are school closures
December 3, 2019–The City of Ottawa will be offering day camp programs for children between the ages of four and 12 on Wednesday, December 4, in the event that there are school closures.The day camps...
View ArticleOC Transpo delivers busloads full of donations to the Ottawa Food Bank
City of Ottawa staff and community members came together to make the 35th annual OC Transpo/Loblaw Christmas Food Drive a success. A total of 118,047 food and non-perishable items and $25,521.63 in...
View ArticleCommittee approves draft 2020 budget and receives update on light rail transit
The City’s Finance and Economic Development Committee today approved its portion of the draft budget for 2020, which includes $539.5 million in operating expenses and $2.2 billion in revenue, primarily...
View ArticlePublic invited to provide input for Transportation Master Plan update
The Transportation Master Plan is the City’s blueprint for transportation matters. Over the next few decades, it will guide the planning, funding and implementation of Ottawa’s walking, cycling,...
View ArticleElgin Street reopening just in time for the holiday season
On Monday, December 16, Elgin Street, between Laurier Avenue West and Catherine Street, will reopen to two-way vehicular and cycling traffic.The City would like to thank residents and businesses for...
View ArticleCity flags will be at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance and Action on...
The flags at all City of Ottawa sites will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Friday, December 6 to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against...
View ArticleTransportation Committee approves budget and road safety action plan
The City’s Transportation Committee today approved its portion of the draft budget for 2020, which includes $305 million in operating expenses and $337.4 million in capital funding for transportation...
View ArticleTraffic impacts in Ottawa for the coming days – beginning Friday, December 6
These events will have the following impacts on Ottawa traffic:Osgoode Village Parade of Lights – On Friday, December 6, Osgoode Main Street will close between Taggart Street and Osgoode Market Square...
View ArticleCommittee considers budget for agriculture and rural affairs
The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee today approved its portion of Draft Budget 2020, which commits $6.3 million to renew rural infrastructure, including roads, bridges and culverts.Added to...
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It’s a tough job, but Mike ploughs right through it. Behind the wheel with a...
Mike Lepage has been removing snow off the roads during the winter season for over 40 years and has been with the City of Ottawa for over 11 years. Mike sat down with us to share some of his...
View ArticleCommittees approve policy directions for new Official Plan
In a joint meeting today, the City’s Planning Committee and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved growth projections and preliminary policy directions that will be the basis for a draft...
View ArticleBetty Hope-Gittens receives Mayor’s City Builder Award
Mayor Jim Watson and River Ward Councillor Riley Brockington presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Betty Hope-Gittens at the start of the City Council meeting today, in honour of her of...
View ArticleCouncil approves Budget 2020, increasing support for housing, transit and...
City Council today approved Budget 2020, a financial plan that increases investments in public transit, winter maintenance and affordable housing, while taking steps to close the City’s infrastructure...
View ArticleCommittee approvals to grow apartment rental market
The City’s Planning Committee today approved zoning amendments that would increase the supply of apartment rentals in Ottawa.In the Elmvale neighbourhood, the Committee approved a height increase at...
View ArticleCity’s new partnership helps residents on their “Waze” around Ottawa streets
The City of Ottawa will be sharing its traffic data with Google’s Waze traffic app, providing better and real-time traffic updates to help Ottawa commuters better plan their routes.This is part of a...
View ArticleFlags at half-mast in memory of former Rideau Township Councillor, John Seabrook
The flags at the North Gower Client Service Centre will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Friday, December 13 in honour of the late Mr. John Seabrook, former Rideau Township Councillor...
View ArticleHoliday season schedule changes
The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for the holiday season, between Tuesday, December 24 and Thursday, January 2.Client servicesOttawa City Hall and all seven client...
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Automated speed enforcement – coming soon
Automated speed enforcement, commonly known as photo radar, is coming soon to Ottawa streets. These signs serve as an early warning to motorists to slow down.Municipalities in Ontario were recently...
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This belongs on your list to make this holiday memorable for all the right...
You likely have a long list of things you want to get done during the holidays, but a ride in an ambulance or a stay in the hospital probably aren’t on it. Make this holiday memorable for all the right...
View ArticleHoliday season schedule changes
The City of Ottawa reminds residents to expect schedule changes for the holiday season, between Tuesday, December 24 and Thursday, January 2. Visit the City’s website for a complete list of impacts to...
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