Ottawa 200: A Citywide Celebration Takes Shape for 2026
Ottawa 200 marks the launch of a citywide celebration of Ottawa’s 200th anniversary in 2026, featuring a year of community-led events, cultural investments and collaborative experiences that reflect the city’s creativity, diversity and pride.
A great stop at Pearson Street Smashburgers N’ Melts on Cyrville Road
It was great to stop in at Pearson Street Smashburgers N’ Melts on Cyrville Road as they marked one year at this location and announced the addition of breakfast to their already popular menu.
Stepping into Mexico, Right Here in Ottawa
La Bonita is a bold, immersive space where colour, culture, and tradition come together, offering an experience that feels thoughtfully layered, deeply welcoming, and far removed from the everyday.
O-TOWN: All Things Ottawa — Coming Soon
O-Town: All Things Ottawa dives into the people, issues, and stories that make our city what it is.
A Night That Felt Like the Whole East End Was There
A crisp winter night turned into a marquee East End celebration—filled with music, dancing, hot chocolate, fireworks, and heartfelt connection—showing just how powerful community spirit can be.
Gailea Momolu Courtyard Skatepark
The Gailea Momolu Courtyard Skate Park is becoming a vibrant Beacon Hill gathering place that honours Gailea’s legacy while creating an energetic, welcoming space for skaters and the community to connect and grow.
Something Amazing Is Coming to Ottawa: A First Look Inside Ādisōke
Ādisōke is emerging as a remarkable new destination in Ottawa, offering bright, purpose-built spaces that will bring together learning, creativity, community, and storytelling in an inspiring new way.
Ribbon Cut and Kettles On: Equator Coffee Officially Opens in Beacon Hill–Cyrville
Equator Coffee has officially joined Beacon Hill–Cyrville, bringing a warm, community-focused café rooted in ethical values and meaningful connections.
All systems snow: getting ready for winter
Winter in Ottawa brings parking bans, significant weather events, and safety reminders as the City works to keep roads and sidewalks clear while encouraging residents to prepare, stay safe, and support one another.
Blue and Black Bin Collection Changes in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, blue and black bin collection in Ottawa will be managed by Circular Materials under Ontario’s new province-wide recycling system.