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As many residents may be aware, the Ministry of Transportation is planning to widen the 417 from 0.5 km west of Maitland Avenue to 0.6 km east of Island Park Drive. Included in the widening project is the proposed closure of the 417 E-E onramp...

Join City of Ottawa Recreation staff for summer fun at one of 9 wading pools across River Ward.  New this year, later hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays at some locations to allow families to come out after work hours.  Each location will have a Special...

On June 24, 2016, the Transitway will close between Tunney’s Pasture Station and Merton Street. Service will be adjusted to continue travelling on the bus-only lanes on Scott Street between Merton Street and Holland Avenue. Information on these service adjustments is being provided to OC Transpo...

Construction Notice – June 2016 Walkley Road bridge over Southeast Transitway Rehabilitation Beginning late June 2016, the City of Ottawa will begin construction work in your neighbourhood.  This work is being conducted to rehabilitate the Walkley Road Bridge over Southeast Transitway. Who: Lischer Construction Inc. will be performing...

This post is to provide you with additional details regarding the transit service adjustments occurring in June around Tunney’s Pasture Station, including the final Transitway segment closure to allow for O-Train Confederation Line construction. Friday, June 24 On Friday, June 24 at 7 p.m., the final segment...

Please see the notice below for further information on the July 1, 2016 fare increase for OC Tranpso.  You can click on the images to see it in a larger format. ...

New This Year! The event does not need to be held on a statutory holiday. Your community event can now be celebrated anytime during 2017. Can’t Wait to Celebrate! Local not-for-profit organizations such as community groups and recreation associations are invited to apply for funding to provide...

The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for Canada Day, Friday, July 1. Client services: Ottawa City Hall and all seven Client Service Centres, including the Government Service Centre located at 110 Laurier Avenue West, will be closed. Business will...

As part of the City’s ongoing commitment to public safety, the Environmental Services Department will start its annual fire hydrant testing program on June 14, 2016. This program is designed to ensure City hydrants provide their intended flow in the event of a fire. Full-flow...

Beat the heat this summer at City of Ottawa outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, splash pads and beaches. Outdoor pools and wading pools Outdoor pools will open between June 11 and 18 depending on location. Wading pools will open between June 24 and July 4, depending on...

Ottawa – Motorists and cyclists are advised that Meath Street will be closed, with access reserved for local traffic only, for sewer and watermain reconstruction work starting on Monday, June 13 and lasting until early September, weather permitting. Pedestrians will have access to a temporary sidewalk...