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Ottawa – The Recreation eGuide and Mon Cyberguide francophone des loisirs for fall and winter programs are now available online at ottawa.ca. Choose from a wide variety of activities for all ages, including swimming lessons, fitness classes, general-interest courses, sports and instruction in the arts. ...

The following update has been provided by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation in regards to upcoming traffic impacts due to their current construction project to widen the 417 from Maitland Avenue to Island Park Drive. There will be a series of closures and ramp opening taking...

Hog’s Back Bridge may close to all traffic—pedestrians, cyclists and motor vehicles—during preventive maintenance, on Thursday, July 12, at 10 am until 11 am. If closures are required, travellers will not be able to use Hog’s Back Road to cross the river and canal.  With all of...

July 2018 Dear Resident, Beginning late July 2018, the City of Ottawa will begin night time construction work in your neighbourhood. This work is being undertaken to rehabilitate infrastructure in your community.  Thank you for your cooperation. WHO:           The Contractor, R.W. Tomlinson Ltd., will be performing the construction...

Ottawa – Ottawa City Hall will be closed starting at 11 pm on Friday, July 13 until 6 am on Monday, July 16 due to electrical maintenance taking place in the building. The public will not be allowed access to the building and will not...

The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents that schedule changes will be in place for Canada Day. Please visit the City’s website to view the complete list of impacts to all City services. ...

River Ward hosts more festivals and special events than any other ward in Ottawa, outside of the downtown core. We are a vibrant community that is blessed with green space and the Rideau River. It is a natural attraction to many organizations to host their...

On Friday, June 22, Ottawa Public Library branches that normally open at 10 am or 1 pm on Fridays will be opening at 1:30 pm. The employees will be attending a development session in the morning. Please take note of the affected branches below: -       Alta Vista -       Beaverbrook -      ...