As Mental Health Week begins, we are reminded of the importance of raising awareness and fostering an environment that promotes wellness for all members of our communities.

May 8th to 18th, experience the World's Largest Free Public Tulip Festival with 300,000 Blooms and over 100 Unique Varieties of Tulip. Read alongside the festival with this list of tulip themed books as well as stories set in Ottawa or the Netherlands. 

City gift certificates can be used toward a wide range of recreation and culture programs, including registered courses, drop-in activities and memberships.

This is why this year’s theme for National Immunization Awareness Week is “The time is now! Get immunized” reinforcing confidence in the significant benefits of vaccines; the strong evidence supporting their safety and effectiveness; the importance of addressing dis- and misinformation; and the need to stay informed and up to date with recommended immunizations. 

Fêtez la semaine du livre canadien pour la jeunesse 2026!

Pour les enfants d’un océan à l’autre, c’est l’occasion parfaite de rencontrer des auteures et auteurs canadiens et de savourer des récits qui reflètent leur réalité et leur culture. 

OC Transpo’s spring service begins Sunday, April 19. This spring’s service includes bus service adjustments, seasonal schedule changes, and adjustments for construction. 

Moderated by A Capital Mystery co-editor Mike Martin, the conversation will explore the craft of short fiction, the unique challenges and freedoms of the short story form, and the powerful role of place and lived experience in shaping compelling narratives.

OPH has partnered with VCA Canada to provide free rabies vaccination clinics on April 17, 2026.