City updates
November is Fall Prevention Month
Let’s make fall prevention a priority this November. We all have a role to play in preventing falls and keeping ourselves and loved ones safe.
News from your Library
The library will be closed Wednesday, November 11th in recognition of Remembrance Day.
Did you know: Your library card gives you access to digital newspapers such as the Globe and Mail, New York Times and thousands of newspapers and magazines from over 100 countries.
What’s that concrete for? A Closer look at corner aprons in protected intersections
As the City continues to invest in transportation infrastructure and roadway upgrades, many reconstructed intersections are being built using a modern design known as a protected intersection.
Ottawa Public Health reminds residents to get vaccinated against flu, COVID-19 and RSV this fall
Starting Monday, October 26, COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be available to everyone aged six months and older who lives, works or attends school in Ontario.
Know your local hazards: What to plan for in Ottawa
Did you know that Ottawa is one of the most seismic urban areas in Canada?
Earthquakes and other hazardous situations can turn into emergencies that affect you, your family and our community.
Prevent battery fires in your home and in our community
Lithium-ion batteries, also known as li-ion batteries, are found in many rechargeable devices throughout our homes. They weigh less and last longer than other batteries, however they can be more easily damaged and pose a greater fire risk.
Project update: Greenbank Road Realignment and Southwest Transitway Extension
The City is undertaking the design and construction of a new 4-lane arterial roadway with 2-lane segregated median Bus Rapid Transit along the realigned Greenbank Road corridor.
Ensure your child’s vaccinations are up to date
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is asking families to ensure their children and youth are up to date with their routine vaccines. Keeping your child’s vaccinations up to date is one of the most effective ways to protect them from serious illnesses, reduce disruptions to learning, and help prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable-disease in schools and the community

