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Visiting the Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County
I recently visited the Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County during Brain Health Month to learn more about the free programs, services, and support they provide to people living with dementia and the caregivers and families who support them.
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Celebrating the Return of Ottawa’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
After a six year hiatus, Ottawa’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade returned in full force, bringing thousands together to celebrate Irish heritage, community spirit, and the revival of a cherished city tradition.
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What a fantastic evening celebrating @billcarrolltalk and 10 incredible years of broadcasting in Ottawa. 🎙️
The night was heartfelt, full of laughs, reflection, and some powerful moments looking back on Bill’s journey and the impact he’s had on this city. It was pretty amazing to see so many people come together — friends, leaders from across Ottawa, and even voices like Andy Kim — all there to celebrate someone who has means so much to the community.
But what stood out the most was Bill’s deep love for his family. And of course, a special nod to the real brains behind the operation — his wonderful wife, Sylvie. ❤️
Congratulations, Bill. Ottawa is lucky to have you, and here’s to many more years on the air.
@580cfra @ctvottawa @leslierobertsmtl
Today is National 3-1-1 Day!
Across Ottawa, 3-1-1 plays an important role in keeping our city running smoothly. Whether it’s reporting a pothole, a broken streetlight, a missed garbage pickup, or a by-law concern, 3-1-1 connects residents directly to the services that help keep our neighbourhoods safe, clean, and well maintained.
Behind the scenes is a dedicated team of 3-1-1 operators, by-law officers, and City staff who work every day to respond to questions, resolve issues, and help residents navigate City services.
Their work may not always be visible, but it makes a real difference in communities across Ottawa.
Today is a great reminder to thank the people who help keep our city moving and ensure residents get the help they need.
And if you’ve ever wondered what happens after you report something like a pothole, we recently sat down with City staff and the Roads crew on an episode of the O-Town: All Things Ottawa podcast to take a closer look at how potholes are actually filled and how the work gets done across the city.
You can listen to the episode here:
https://youtu.be/BPi3pPcMrf8?si=tuoLTkOwtMg6Td-w
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Aujourd’hui, c’est la Journée nationale du 3-1-1!
Le service 3-1-1 joue un rôle important pour assurer le bon fonctionnement de notre ville. Qu’il s’agisse de signaler un nid-de-poule, un lampadaire brisé, une collecte de déchets manquée ou une question liée aux règlements municipaux, le 3-1-1 permet aux résidents d’accéder directement aux services de la Ville.
Derrière ce service se trouve une équipe dévouée composée d’opérateurs du 3-1-1, d’agents des règlements municipaux et d’employés de la Ville qui travaillent chaque jour pour répondre aux demandes des résidents.
Si vous vous êtes déjà demandé ce qui se passe après avoir signalé un nid-de-poule, nous avons récemment discuté avec les équipes de la Ville et des travaux routiers dans un épisode du balado O-Town : All Things Ottawa pour mieux comprendre comment les nids-de-poule sont réparés à Ottawa.
Écoutez l’épisode ici :
https://youtu.be/BPi3pPcMrf8?si=tuoLTkOwtMg6Td-w
Things are about to get icy. Starting overnight or early tomorrow morning, prolonged periods of freezing rain is on the way with ice accretion of 10 to 20 millimetres expected. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways, and parking lots will become icy and slippery, and there is a possibility of power outages and tree damage from the ice accretion. The City of Ottawa has declared a Significant Weather Event. Are you ready? To help ensure your safety and the safety of your family, now is a good time prepare your emergency kit.
Tout est sur le point de devenir glacé. Des périodes prolongées de pluie verglaçante devraient commencer dans la nuit ou tôt demain matin, et on s’attend à une accumulation de glace de 10 à 20 millimètres. Les surfaces telles que les autoroutes, les routes, les allées et les stationnements deviendront verglacées et glissantes, et des pannes de courant et des dommages aux arbres pourraient survenir en raison de l’accumulation de glace. La Ville d’Ottawa a donc déclaré un événement météorologique important. Êtes-vous prêts? Afin d’assurer votre sécurité et celle de votre famille, le moment est venu de préparer votre trousse d’urgence.
🎶 Calling Ottawa Musicians!
Applications are now open for the 2026 #ottmusic programs, offering Ottawa-based musicians the chance to share their original music with residents across the city.
Selected artists may be featured in Music on Hold, where local tracks play when residents call City services such as 3-1-1, City Sounds, a free SoundCloud playlist that highlights Ottawa’s music scene, and O-Buskers, an upcoming OC Transpo program that will bring live local music to select O-Train stations starting in 2026.
📅 Deadline: Wednesday, April 1 at 1 pm. Applicants must be 18+ and Ottawa-based.
Learn more and apply at ottawa.ca/ottmusic.
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🎶 Avis aux musiciennes et musiciens d’Ottawa!
Les candidatures sont maintenant ouvertes pour les programmes #ottmusic 2026, qui offrent aux artistes d’Ottawa l’occasion de faire entendre leur musique originale aux résidents de la ville.
Les artistes sélectionnés pourraient être présentés dans Music on Hold, où la musique locale est diffusée lorsque les résidents appellent des services municipaux comme le 3-1-1, City Sounds, une liste de lecture SoundCloud gratuite mettant en valeur les artistes locaux, et O-Buskers, un nouveau programme d’OC Transpo qui proposera de la musique en direct dans certaines stations de l’O-Train à partir de 2026.
📅 Date limite : mercredi 1er avril à 13 h. Les artistes doivent être âgés de 18 ans ou plus et être basés à Ottawa.
Pour en savoir plus et soumettre votre candidature : ottawa.ca/ottmusic.
O-Town: All Things Ottawa – New Episode Coming Soon
March is Brain Health Month, and for our next episode of O-Town: All Things Ottawa, we visited the Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.
The Dementia Society provides support, education, and programs for people living with dementia, as well as for the families and caregivers who support them. Their work helps ensure that no one has to face dementia alone.
Here’s a sneak preview of our visit. Stay tuned for the full episode coming soon.
Learn more about their work here:
https://dementiahelp.ca
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O-Town : Tout Sur Ottawa – Nouvel épisode à venir
Mars est le Mois de la santé du cerveau, et pour notre prochain épisode de O-Town : Tout Sur Ottawa, nous avons rendu visite à la Société de la démence d’Ottawa et du comté de Renfrew.
L’organisme offre du soutien, de l’information et des programmes pour les personnes vivant avec la démence, ainsi que pour les familles et les proches aidants qui les accompagnent.
Voici un aperçu de notre visite. Restez à l’affût pour l’épisode complet à venir.
@thedementiasociety
Pour en savoir plus :
https://dementiahelp.ca
O-Town: All Things Ottawa – New Episode Coming Soon
March is Brain Health Month, and for our next episode of O-Town: All Things Ottawa, we visited the Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.
The Dementia Society provides support, education, and programs for people living with dementia, as well as for the families and caregivers who support them. Their work helps ensure that no one has to face dementia alone.
Here’s a sneak preview of our visit. Stay tuned for the full episode coming soon.
Learn more about their work here:
https://dementiahelp.ca
@thedementiasociety
O-Town : Tout Sur Ottawa – Nouvel épisode à venir
Mars est le Mois de la santé du cerveau, et pour notre prochain épisode de O-Town : Tout Sur Ottawa, nous avons rendu visite à la Société de la démence d’Ottawa et du comté de Renfrew.
L’organisme offre du soutien, de l’information et des programmes pour les personnes vivant avec la démence, ainsi que pour les familles et les proches aidants qui les accompagnent.
Voici un aperçu de notre visite. Restez à l’affût pour l’épisode complet à venir.
Pour en savoir plus :
https://dementiahelp.ca
☘️🇮🇪St. Paddy’s Day vs. St. Patty’s Day
@irlembcanada @irishsociety
Today we mark International Women’s Day and celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of women in our community and around the world.
It’s a moment to recognize the impact women make every day and the progress that continues because of their leadership, determination, and voice.
Happy International Women’s Day. 🌸
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Aujourd’hui, nous soulignons la Journée internationale des femmes et célébrons la force, la résilience et les contributions des femmes dans notre communauté et partout dans le monde.
C’est l’occasion de reconnaître l’impact qu’elles ont chaque jour et les progrès qui se poursuivent grâce à leur leadership, leur détermination et leur voix.
Bonne Journée internationale des femmes. 🌸
⏰ Good morning, Ottawa. If you’re feeling a little extra tired today, you’re not alone.
Daylight Saving Time kicked in overnight, which means the clocks moved forward by one hour.
The good news? Longer evenings and more daylight as we head toward spring.
Hang in there today and enjoy the extra sunshine later.
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⏰ Bonjour Ottawa. Si vous vous sentez un peu plus fatigués ce matin, vous n’êtes pas les seuls.
L’heure avancée est entrée en vigueur pendant la nuit, ce qui signifie que les horloges ont avancé d’une heure.
La bonne nouvelle? Des soirées plus longues et plus de lumière du jour à mesure que le printemps approche.
Bon courage aujourd’hui et profitez de la lumière supplémentaire ce soir. 🌞
Successful St. Patrick’s Day parade as we lead into a big week.
What a day for Irish pride in Ottawa. 🍀
After a six-year hiatus, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade returned to our streets and it came back in full force. The luck of the Irish was clearly with us today. The rain held off and Ottawa showed up.
I was truly humbled and honoured to serve as Grand Marshal for this year’s parade. Seeing this incredible tradition return, with the music, colour and unmistakable Irish spirit, was something really special.
A huge thank you to Tom O’Neill, President of the @ottawairishsocietyncr , and everyone involved in bringing this beloved parade back to life. Reviving an event like this after six years takes tremendous dedication, and today showed just how much this celebration means to our community.
It was also a great honour to celebrate alongside Ireland’s Ambassador to Canada John Concannon, @_mayormarksutcliffe , MP @monafortier and Council colleagues O’Brockington, O’Kavanaugh, O’Plante, O’Low, O’Hill, O’Carr, O’Kelly, O’Dudas, O’King, O’Kitts, O’Devine and O’Leiper.
There was fantastic representation today from sphirishfamily and many community groups from across Ottawa and neighbouring municipalities who came out in full force.
A big thank you as well to the @ottawapolice, @ottfireincendie and @ottawa_paramedic_service who helped ensure a safe and successful celebration.
And the celebration didn’t stop with the parade. The Irish Village was buzzing, and local favourites like the @heartandcrown and @lowertownottawa kept the Irish spirit going strong throughout the day.
Ottawa showed up today. Irish pride was everywhere, and it was incredible to see this tradition back where it belongs.
Already looking forward to next year. 🍀
@irlembcanada
☘️ Today’s the day, Ottawa! ☘️
The Ottawa St. Patrick’s Day Parade is happening today, Saturday, March 7, and downtown is ready to go green.
The parade travels from Wellington to Sussex and through the ByWard Market, bringing Irish pride, great music, festive floats, and plenty of community spirit to the streets.
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
If you’re downtown today, come out, wave some green, and enjoy one of Ottawa’s most festive traditions. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️
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☘️ C’est aujourd’hui, Ottawa! ☘️
Le défilé de la Saint-Patrick d’Ottawa a lieu aujourd’hui, samedi 7 mars, et le centre-ville est prêt à se mettre au vert.
Le défilé se déroulera de la rue Wellington jusqu’à Sussex, en passant par le marché By, avec de la musique, des chars festifs, beaucoup de fierté irlandaise et une belle ambiance dans les rues.
🕛 12 h à 14 h 30
Si vous êtes au centre-ville aujourd’hui, venez célébrer et profiter de l’une des traditions les plus festives de notre ville. Joyeuse Saint-Patrick! ☘️
