Traffic impacts in Ottawa for the coming days – beginning Friday, December 13
The following projects and events will have impacts on Ottawa traffic:Elgin Street – On Monday, December 16, Elgin Street from Laurier Avenue West to Catherine Street, will re-open to two-way traffic,...
View ArticleMeetings at Ottawa City Hall for the week of December 16, 2019
All public meetings are held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts, visit ottawa.ca/agendas or call...
View ArticleCity is preparing for new security measures for Council Chambers in the new year
The City’s Corporate Security is preparing to implement new security measures to ensure a safe and secure environment for all Council, Standing Committee and Transit Commission meetings in the City...
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City celebrates reopening of Elgin Street
Mayor Jim Watson and Somerset Councillor Catherine McKenney today celebrated the reopening of Elgin Street, between Laurier Avenue and Catherine Street, with residents and local businesses.The road has...
View ArticleCommittee approves climate change master plan
To limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has called for a 100-per-cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To align with that...
View ArticleCome one, come all – ring in the new OTTAWA sign!
Residents are invited to celebrate the debut of the new OTTAWA letters! Bundle up and head down to the ByWard Market this Friday, December 20 at 6 pm to enjoy hot chocolate, sleigh rides and choir...
View ArticleTransit Commission receives O-Train Line 1 and Bus Service Update
The Transit Commission today received an update on both O-Train Line 1 and bus service.Overall, OC Transpo has seen a positive downward trend in the issues that impact O-Train Line 1 service, including...
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More locations coming to catch red-light runners
Running a red light is never a good idea. You’re risking the lives of everyone at the intersection – including yourself. The City is committed to making roads safer for all road users and doing...
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Pouring grease down your drain is a slippery slope to sewer problems
You may think that pouring fats, oils or grease down the kitchen sink is no big deal. A victimless crime, at worst.However, Michael Mitchell has gotten up close and personal with the unpleasant...
View ArticleOC Transpo holiday service starts December 23, with no-charge service on New...
Transit is the safe and reliable way to travel during the holidays, especially on New Year’s Eve when OC Transpo and Para Transpo service will be at no-charge, from 5 pm until 4 am. New Year’s Eve...
View ArticleOttawa 2020 vision – Enjoy your home town
Twenty resolutions for the year 2020Five ways to enjoy your hometown in 2020:Visit City museums. All of them! Explore the pioneer history of Ottawa’s first families and have fun doing it. Ottawa’s...
View ArticleOttawa 2020 vision – Health
Twenty resolutions for the year 2020Five ways to get healthier in 2020:Get moving The City of Ottawa offers thousands of recreation programs for residents of all ages. There’s bound to be one nearby...
View ArticleOttawa 2020 vision - Environment
Twenty resolutions for the year 2020Five ways to help the environment in 2020:Use your green bin more Diverting organic waste from the landfill lowers the amount of methane we produce – reducing...
View ArticleOttawa 2020 vision - Safety
Twenty resolutions for the year 2020Five ways to be safer in 2020:Make an emergency kit Every home needs a kit that will sustain each member of the family for three days. It doesn’t take long to put...
View ArticleSpecial Advisory: Winter overnight parking ban in effect
Due to weather conditions, the 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...
View ArticleResidents urged not to park on streets as storm cleanup continues
City road crews have been working around the clock plowing, sanding and gritting roads and sidewalks in response to Monday’s winter storm. Work will continue today.Information for drivers:The City will...
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 ArticleOC Transpo makes winter service improvements
OC Transpo’s winter service starts on Sunday, January 5 and includes schedule changes and improvements to bus service. Visit octranspo.com and use the Travel Planner to see if your regular trips will...
View ArticleGive feedback online or in-person on downtown recreation and culture programming
Do you or your family take part in sports, fitness or arts programming at one of our downtown recreation or cultural facilities or outdoor spaces? The City of Ottawa is reviewing recreation and culture...
View ArticleFlags flown at half-mast for Ukraine International Airlines victims and 2019...
Flags at Ottawa City Hall have been lowered to half-mast until sunset on Friday, January 10, to honour the eight Ottawa residents who lost their lives in the Ukraine International Airlines crash that...
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