News Updates

Parks & Facilities By-Law Review – Engagement Opportunity

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

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

“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

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

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...

Leitrim Road Closure: June 17th-25th

Leitrim Road Closure: June 17th-25th

Please be advised GIP Paving Inc will be closing Leitrim Rd daily for resurfacing during the hours of 7:00am – 5:30pm daily from June 17 to June 21, 2024 and June 24 to June 25, 2024. Emergency vehicles, and farmers will still have access if required. If you have any...

Wading Pool Hours in Gloucester-Southgate Ward

Wading Pool Hours in Gloucester-Southgate Ward

There are many ways to get outside and beat the heat this year in Gloucester-Southgate Ward! There are three wading pools in Gloucester-Southgate Ward at the following parks: Pushman Park (1270 Pebble Road) , Elizabeth Manley Park (1161 Blohm Dr), and Greenboro Park...

Planned Power Outage Notice: June 10th & 12th

Planned Power Outage Notice: June 10th & 12th

On June 10th from 9am to 3pm, Hydro Ottawa will be replacing electrical equipment that will impact customers located on Goth Ave. and June 12th from 8am to 4pm, Hydro Ottawa will be replacing electrical equipment that will impact customers located on Cotter’s...

Yield Signs Changing to Stop Signs

Yield Signs Changing to Stop Signs

Please Be Advise: The City will be changing the yield signs to stop signs on the following roads in Gloucester-Southgate: • 1 Brando Cres • 57 Brando Cres • 1 Rastila Cres • 60 Rastila Cres • 1 Tammela Crt • 1 Crimson Gate • 1 Fireside Cres • 62 Fireside Cres • 1...