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Budget 2025 is right around the corner, and we want to hear from you! Tell us what budget priorities matter to you by visiting the Engage Ottawa Draft Budget 2025 page today to complete a short poll. The poll is open until Friday, September 13 and the results will be...

Starting August 19, the City of Ottawa will undertake its 2024 sidewalk inspections. This expanded program follows a successful pilot last year and aims to cover the entire city. Highlights: Objective: To identify and prioritize sidewalk repairs in accordance with...

I am happy to announce that the long-awaited housing project at 1770 Heatherington is moving forward. This site, which has been slated for new and affordable housing since 2015, is a significant milestone for our community and one of my key priorities for this term of...

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...