Category: Government

Join Ottawa’s Cleaning the Capital campaign to help keep our city clean, green, and litter-free while fostering community pride and environmental stewardship.

This $67 million investment in skilled trades training across Canada, announced at SMART Local 47, will empower nearly 30,000 apprentices with the skills needed to build and maintain critical infrastructure, strengthening the country’s economy and workforce for the future.

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee has approved Ottawa’s Green Fleet Strategy, a key step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by transitioning to zero-emission vehicles, aligning with the City’s goal of a 100% reduction in emissions by 2040.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at the City of Ottawa’s Summer Day Camps, offering a wide variety of fun and engaging activities for kids ages 4 to 14, with registration opening on February 27!

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.

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.

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.

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 and adherence to city guidelines help create a safe and respectful environment where both dogs and the community can thrive together.

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.