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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,...

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...

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...

 The City will be extending current swimming membership expiry dates by 4.5 months. The 4.5-month extension on the current swimming memberships covers the four months when operations were suspended due to the pandemic on March 16. Plus, it adds an extra two complimentary weeks to help...

The City is reopening all park play structures and equipment on Friday and relaxing facility, sports field and ball diamond rental restrictions for organized sports play and practices, as part of the Province’s stage three reopening framework. The City will continue to examine the path...