Ottawa Leading the Way with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Ottawa is leading the way in sustainable energy by implementing new land-use policies for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), ensuring both innovation and safety in the city’s energy future.
Enhancing Accessibility and Inclusion in City Parks
The City of Ottawa is committed to enhancing accessibility in its parks by seeking community input on the features and information that would improve the experience for all residents, in alignment with its 2025-2029 Municipal Accessibility Plan.
Winter Helmet Safety and Concussion Awareness
Wearing the right helmet for winter activities, such as skating, skiing, and sledding, is essential for protecting against head injuries and ensuring safety during fun outdoor sports.
Tips for Keeping Your Water Pipes Flowing in Ottawa’s Winter Weather
Protect your home’s water pipes this winter with simple steps like keeping your home warm, insulating exposed pipes, and disconnecting outdoor hoses to avoid costly disruptions.
Responsible Dog Ownership in Ottawa: Ensuring Safety and Enjoyment for All
Responsible dog ownership and adherence to city guidelines help create a safe and respectful environment where both dogs and the community can thrive together.
Very low risk of hepatitis A exposure at a Hunt Club Road Tim Hortons
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is alerting the public to a possible hepatitis A exposure at the Tim Hortons location at 372 Hunt Club Rd. OPH is investigating a confirmed case of hepatitis A in an employee at this location. While the risk to patrons is very low, OPH recommends that anyone who ate and/or drank products from this location, between November 15 and December 8, 2024, to monitor for signs and symptoms of hepatitis A for 50 days. Any patron who experiences fever, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, feeling generally unwell (malaise), yellow skin and eyes (jaundice), pale stools or dark urine should seek medical assessment. Risk to patrons is considered to be very low because of the food service establishment’s proper attention to hygiene and safe food preparation.
Draft Budget 2025 Explorer
The Budget Explorer offers an interactive and user-friendly way for Ottawa residents to easily explore and understand how their tax dollars are allocated across the City’s operating and capital budgets.
The ROUTE 24 (summer 2025)
What to expect when the new spoke and hub style route will be in place. This video and the page will be the information to see what will happen.
Remembrance Day schedule changes for City services
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Remembrance Day holiday on Monday, November 11.
Secure Bike Parking Lockers are now available!
Attention all Ottawa cycling enthusiasts! The City of Ottawa is now offering an innovative new bike parking solution for cyclists travelling in the downtown core. Our new Secure Bike Parking Lockers, placed at three key destination areas, provide residents and visitors alike with a high quality, secure option for bike storage while they are enjoying all that our city has to offer.