Due to weather conditions, an overnight winter weather parking ban will be in effect on Wednesday, December 10 between 7 pm and 7 am across Ottawa.

Regardless of what holiday you’re celebrating, or who you’re sharing it with, remember to party responsibly and don’t drink and drive.

With the holiday season and colder months driving people indoors, and into closer contact, it makes it easier for respiratory viruses to spread, leading to a rise in infections, hospitalizations, and increased pressure on the healthcare system.

Residents are reminded that recycling is going provincial on January 1, 2026. Under regulations from the Government of Ontario, responsibility for collecting and processing recycling across Ontario will transfer to Circular Materials. Their contractor, Miller Waste, will be collecting your blue and black bins.

The Action Plan reinforces the City’s commitment to deliver high-impact services, including hiring more police and first responders, creating safer public spaces, and strengthening community-based prevention programs.

Congratulations to the 2025 Awesome Authors!

We’re thrilled to announce that the outstanding works of the 2025 Awesome Authors winners are now featured in the latest edition of Pot-Pourri.

Recently, Ottawa Public Health presented its Renewed Older Adult Strategy to the Ottawa Board of Health. With Ottawa’s older adult population steadily growing, OPH’s programs and services play a vital role in supporting an age-friendly city where all residents can age safely, comfortably, and with dignity.

City gift certificates can be used for a wide variety of registered programs such as courses and camps, drop-in activities and memberships. This flexible gift idea can inspire a first swimming lesson, rekindle a love of painting, encourage a new fitness routine, or offer the excitement of trying something completely different.