The City will be starting its Before and After School programs at various locations on Thursday, September 3 to coincide with the reopening of schools. Registration opens online on Monday, August 24 at 9 pm. The program guide will be online Friday, August 21, providing information...
The Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa, in partnership with the City and community organizations, is seeking help from private landlords to provide 100 affordable-housing units. By the end of September, the goal is to find a home for 100 households experiencing homelessness through a collaboration between...
OC Transpo has launched a public consultation to select the names for the 24 new stations that are part of the Stage 2 O-Train expansion and wants to hear from you! From August 5 to 26, 2020, you are invited to weigh in on the following station names,...
While residents can now rent space at a community centre, the city has only opened a few sites at this time. In addition, although there is a gathering limit of 50 per rental space, there may be a lower occupancy limit allowed in a specific room...
River Ward Community Update Dear Friends and Neighbours of River Ward, This summer has been exceptionally hot. I hope you are able to take advantage of local wading pools, splash pads, and Mooney’s Bay Beach. At the end of the e-newsletter, there is a link for exact locations. As...
The City has resumed more in-person counter services at the City Hall and Ben Franklin Place Client Service Centres and the Business Licensing Centre at 735 Industrial Avenue. As part of the City’s COVID-related safety protocols to support physical distancing, all counter services at City...
Ellwood Diamond Overnight Construction As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Trillium Line South Extension project, work is proceeding on the Ellwood Diamond rail bridge, which will allow VIA Rail trains to safely and efficiently pass below the Trillium Line. WHAT: Caisson drilling to form the...
Excavation at South Keys Station Construction Site As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Trillium Line South Extension project overnight work will begin to progress construction on the South Keys Station. Uninterrupted access for traffic, pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained throughout the duration of construction. WHAT: ...
The City will reopen its museums and historic sites starting August 5 – with COVID-safety protocols in place to allow residents to safely explore our local history. Visitors are asked to book their visit online at ottawa.ca/museums by 4 pm one day prior to their planned visit. Only...
As part of its phased approach to resuming physical Library services, select OPL branches will begin offering additional in-person services on Monday, August 17. New in-person services include browsing, use of public computers by appointment, and card registration. Employees at these select OPL locations will also be...
The following schedule changes will be in effect for Colonel By Day, Monday, August 3. You can also find a list of City services and facilities affected by COVID-19 on ottawa.ca and octranspo.com. Client services · The 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters that require the City’s immediate attention....
The following facilities will be open today from 11 am to 7 pm to provide relief from the heat. The City continues to evaluate conditions and will extend the operation of emergency cooling centres as required. Plant Recreation Centre, 930 Somerset Street West Carlington Recreation...