Beware of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Text Message Scam
Dear Residents, We want to bring to your attention a recent scam involving text messages that claim to be related to Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) tickets. These text messages ask for payments for alleged speeding infractions and are not authorized by the City....
Ottawa’s New Older Adult Plan
The City of Ottawa is planning for the development of its new Older Adult Plan, and we want to hear from you! In collaboration with the Council on Aging of Ottawa, City staff are consulting with residents and community agencies to determine the priorities and...
Closure of Bank Street within Findlay Creek community
Starting in early July, Bank Street, from south of Shuttleworth Drive to south of Miikana/Blais Road, will be closed to traffic until December. The closure is required to facilitate work on the Bank Street widening and reconstruction project, a multi-year project that...
Opportunity to Contribute to the City’s Community Garden & Green Initiatives Review
The City of Ottawa is in the process of reviewing the Community Garden Action Plan and other community-led green initiatives in order to improve related services, programs, and resources for Ottawans. Hoffmann Hayes consultant team is working with the City of...
Engagement Opportunity – Next Phase of the Transportation Master Plan
The City has launched consultation for the Transportation Master Plan – Part 2. You can now see the results of the 2022 Origin-Destination household travel survey, and have your say on the future of transportation in Ottawa by completing two surveys on...
Parks & Facilities By-Law Review – Engagement Opportunity
Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services (RCFS) is updating the Parks and Facilities By-Law to better serve our community. RCFS is reviewing possibilities such as safety measures, uses, accessibility of public information, and amenities. For more information about...
New Ways to Bus Update
Customers will start seeing changes to on-street signage soon in the lead up to the launch of our new bus route network, with changes coming to more than 5,000 bus stops and 246 new stops being added. All new flags will be printed, bagged and installed on-street with...
“Beat the Heat” Resources
When the temperature and humidity are high, our bodies can overheat, especially in the first few days of hot weather while our bodies adjust. Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the...
National Indigenous History Month 2024
June is National Indigenous History Month, a period dedicated to honouring and learning about the unique cultures, experiences, and achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. This celebration includes National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st, aligned...
3 Item Garbage Limit
On Monday, September 30, the City of Ottawa will introduce a limit of three items of garbage to be picked up at the curb on collection day. A garbage item could be a garbage bag, a garbage container up to 140 litres or a bulky item such as an unusable or broken piece...