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We are excited to share a fantastic opportunity from Kiwan Farms for local vendors in our community. For the rest of the season, Kiwan Farms is inviting vendors to set up shop at their garden centre any weekend day of your choice—completely free of charge! Every...

We are excited to announce the launch of the Alternate Neighbourhood Community Response (ANCHOR) program, a transformative initiative led by the City of Ottawa. ANCHOR is designed to provide a compassionate, community-based approach to supporting individuals...

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is reminding parents and caregivers to ensure their children and youth are up to date on their routine vaccines, as we approach the school year and in light of an increase in reports of pertussis (whooping cough) in Ontario and locally....

As the excitement of a new school year approaches, we are excited to share the Caring and Sharing Exchange’s annual Sharing in Student Success Campaign! Their mission is to ensure that every student in Ottawa has the supplies they need to start the school year on the...

Join the Ottawa Safety Council’s (OSC) dedicated, community-minded team of Adult Crossing Guards! Great reasons to join the OSC’s crossing guard team: Make a real difference in your own community! Get to know your neighbours Help local families Become a trusted face...

We are pleased to advise that a construction contract has been successfully awarded for the installation of three new wildlife crossings beneath Albion Road and Lester Road. Construction is anticipated to commence in early January 2025 and be completed by March 14th,...

The City is committed to ensuring our infrastructure is safe and reliant and is continuously working to improve our City’s sewer and stormwater systems to mitigate impacts from extreme weather events and climate change. Where and how frequent urban flooding occurs...

On July 29, 2024, Hydro Ottawa will be replacing an electrical pole that will impact customers located on Rosebella Avenue and Bank Street. To undertake this work safely, a planned power interruption will be required. We recognize that construction and power outages...