City updates
Road safety starts with you
The City of Ottawa, Ottawa Police Service and Ottawa Public Health remind all road users to make safe choices. This is especially important with the end of daylight saving time, and the recent rise in serious collisions and road fatalities.
New Pay-by-Plate parking kiosks rolling out citywide
The City of Ottawa is modernizing its paid parking system with the introduction of new Pay-by-Plate parking kiosks at on-street parking spaces and City-managed parking lots and garages.
City celebrates immigrant entrepreneurs at TiE Entrepreneurial Conference
The City of Ottawa has recognized five local entrepreneurs for their significant contributions to Ottawa's economy through the Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards
Fraudulent email posing as City sports field and facility allocation
The City of Ottawa has been made aware of a fraudulent email posing as the Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department, offering sports teams and groups a special priority offer to reserve sports fields and diamonds for next season. We urge residents to immediately delete the email and do not click on any of the links within the email.
Carbon monoxide alarms save lives
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odourless gas created by the incomplete combustion of fuels like wood, gas, oil or propane. When inhaled at high concentrations, CO can be deadly.
A working CO alarm is the only reliable way to know when there are dangerous levels of CO in your home.
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.

