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Council Meeting Media Availability

Residents will be able to watch the media availability on the Ottawa City Council YouTube channel. When: Wednesday, March 11 Time: During a brief recess (timing subject to change) ...
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Get notified quickly about potential plumbing leaks – with My ServiceOttawa

Getting a My ServiceOttawa account is not only convenient for managing water billing and payments, but you can view your water consumption and receive alerts quicker about any potential plumbing leaks ...
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Twelve recommendations to help Ottawa’s rural businesses succeed

Doing business in the country can be a little different than doing business in other parts of the city. Sometimes, it can be very different indeed. That’s why we’re developing an Economic Development ...
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City of Ottawa named one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers

Today, Canada's Top 100 Employers named the City of Ottawa one of 2026’s National Capital Region’s Top Employer for the 14th year. This repeat honour reflects the City’s commitment to supporting ...
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Mayor Sutcliffe and Councillor Troster to host annual International Women’s Day Celebration at City Hall

Join Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Councillor Ariel Troster, Council Liaison for Women, Gender Equity and 2SLGBTQ+ Affairs at the City of Ottawa’s annual International Women’s Day celebration at City Hall ...
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Traffic and transit impacts for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Residents and road users can expect some traffic impacts in the downtown core this weekend for the St. Patrick’s Day parade. The following streets will be closed at the listed times on Saturday, March ...
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Like mother, like daughter: driving change behind the wheel

And they’re already looking ahead to the next generation of McLaughlins behind the wheel as Brook hopes to pass down the family’s love of big machines to her young daughter. Over the course of her ...
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Mayor Sutcliffe to Make Announcement regarding Cricket in Ottawa

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe will make an announcement related to the local cricket community. Media will have an opportunity to ask questions following remarks.
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Committee approves decrease to development charges

The Planning and Housing Committee today approved amending the Development Charges (DC) By-law and updating the 2026 Development Charges Background Study. These changes will ensure the City collects ...
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Seasonal load restrictions in effect for heavy vehicles serving Ottawa

Commercial vehicles or trailers with a gross vehicle weight in excess of five tonnes or 11,000 pounds per axle will be prohibited on roads where restriction signage is posted, and on all truck routes ...
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Spring Flood Taskforce begins monitoring and preparing for this year’s melt

The Spring Flood Taskforce, comprised of multiple City departments, works closely with local conservation authorities and the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board to monitor water levels and develop ...
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Committee approves ByWard Market plan

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee today approved a revitalization framework and coordinated redevelopment program for the ByWard Market. This responds to long-standing Council direction and ...