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OC Transpo will introduce the new EquiFare, an affordable single-fare ride option for low-income OC Transpo customers, for use beginning on January 1, 2018. At a cost of $1.75 per single-fare ride, the new EquiFare was approved by City Council on December 13. The EquiFare complements the...

The City of Ottawa announced its plans today to get everyone home safely on New Year’s Eve. OC Transpo, in partnership with the CAA North and East Ontario (Canadian Automobile Association,) MADD Ottawa Chapter (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) and the City’s Safer Roads Ottawa Program...

         Click on the posters above to enlarge them. The volunteer form is listed below with more information on the positions to be filled.   VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM Parental_form  ...

It is not at all uncommon to see coyotes in the city, especially in areas which are close to forested and agricultural areas.  At this time of year in particular, they do come into our more urban areas looking for food.  They will not harm...

I am pleased to partner with Operation Big Turkey this year to help host two special free turkey dinners on Christmas eve.  All residents, regardless of age, income or location, are invited to join us for a special meal at one of the two locations...

Earlier this week, OC Transpo was pleased to start the customer testing of its new fare gates and ticket machines at Carling Station.  The new fare gates and ticket machines are being rolled out to four O-Train stations at Carling, Carleton, Confederation and Greenboro stations...

Mayor Watson has officially launch a special contest that engages children and youth aged 16 and under to celebrate the future of transit in Ottawa. It’s the Name the Trains Contest. This contest provides the next generation of transit users with a unique opportunity to see...

Ottawa - The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for Remembrance Day, Saturday, November 11. The flags at all City of Ottawa facilities will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset to honour the memory of all Canadians who have...

Although the project limits for this functional design study do not fall within River Ward, many residents may find the design of these new cycling facilities of interest, given their proximity. Project P1-19 is listed in the 2013 Ottawa Cycling Plan as segregated cycling facilities in...

Ottawa – The City of Ottawa Commemorative Naming Committee is conducting public consultations on four separate naming proposals to: Name a future park located at the corner intersection of Hazeldean Road and Stittsville Main Street “Kavanagh Green” Name a gymnasium in the Hunt Club Riverside...