From the earliest days of Bytown 200 years ago to the modern and dynamic capital we know today, French‑speaking residents have influenced Ottawa’s growth and helped build a community rooted in ...

Ottawa Bluesfest—in partnership with the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Tourism—will celebrate Ottawa 200 on Sunday, July 19 with a special event to recognize the 200th birthday of Canada’s capital. It all ...

City Manager Wendy Stephanson will be joined by Mayor Sutcliffe and Chair Gower to introduce the new General Manager of Transit Services for the City of Ottawa. Following the announcement, the City ...

Well, give them a jumpstart by registering your team in one of our City Wide Sports leagues in beach volleyball, basketball, soccer or pickleball. Registration is open now until May 1. Whether you’re ...

“For more than 50 years, Centre d’accueil Champlain has been there for Francophone seniors and their families, providing care that respects language, culture, and dignity. This designation recognizes ...

Starting Monday, March 30, your waste collection day may change due to the City’s new curbside collection contract. This change will impact about half of Ottawa households. To check if this impacts ...

Constructionat the Laurier Avenue and Elgin Street intersection will restart in late March as part of the Laurier Avenue cycling modifications project. Traffic impacts in this are ...

Landscaping Education Guide. Whether you’re working with a contractor or tackling this project yourself, read through the City’s Landscaping Education Guide before you start.

Beginning on Monday, March 30, Woodroffe Avenue, between Richmond Road and Deschênes Street, will be fully closed to vehicular traffic. It is planned to reopen this fall. This closure will allow for ...

In a joint meeting today, the Planning and Housing Committee and the Community Services Committee approved a refreshed 10‑Year Housing and Homelessness Plan. The plan is Ottawas ...

Effective immediately, and until further notice, the flags at all City of Ottawa sites have been lowered to half-mast as we mourn the loss of Peter Clark, who tragically lost his life while serving as ...

The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee today approved updates to the Licensing By-law to better reflect how the food industry operates, support its continued growth and cut red ...