City updates
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
First mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus this season
Routine mosquito trapping and testing for West Nile virus have confirmed a positive mosquito pool in Ottawa. Ottawa Public Health is reminding residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
News from your Library
Your library and CBC/Radio-Canada have partnered to offer you this one-of-a-kind portal to discover unique Canadian and local content including news, TV and radio shows, podcasts, kids content, a language learning app and much more!
Ottawa 200 celebrations still going strong
The City of Ottawa and Ottawa Tourism are supporting commemorative events for all ages throughout Ottawa to mark Bytown’s 200th anniversary.

