But the risk is real. Even one home without a working smoke alarm is one too many. Smoke alarms give you the time you need to escape in a fire and save lives. That is why Ottawa Fire Services ...

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe will be joined by Strategic Initiatives General Manager Debbie Stewart, and Planning, Development and Building Services General Manager Marcia Wallace to provide an update on the ...

The finalists for the 2025 Ottawa Book Awards have been announced. This year’s compelling and diverse literary works will explore the human condition and how it is shaped by life’s events – from ...

The Planning and Housing Committee today approved a concept plan and an Official Plan amendment to allow the future development of a residential subdivision south of Stittsville.

The City of Ottawa is seeking feedback as it develops a Rental Renovation Licence By-law to prevent tenants being unlawfully displaced from their rental units under the pretense of repairs or ...

The City of Ottawa has made significant progress, with more than $1.1 billion invested in climate initiatives between 2023 and 2025. This includes $974 million for the Zero Emission Bus Program and ...

The Canada Army Run will result in the following streets being closed during these approximate times: Laurier Avenue West, between Nicholas Street and Metcalfe Street Elgin Street northbound, between ...

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe will speak with members of the media regarding actions to address homelessness in the City of Ottawa. Media will have an opportunity to ask questions following remarks. Residents ...

If you live in an older home, you might have a downspout that connects directly to the City’s sanitary and stormwater sewer system. Disconnecting your downspout is an easy and low-cost way to help ...

All on- and off-ramps at Hunt Club Road and Airport Parkway will be temporarily closed on rotation overnight between 8 pm and 5:30 am until Monday, September 29. The majority of the road ...

In accordance with Section 81 (1) (e) of Procedure By-law No. 2025-100, the Chair of the Debenture Committee has called a meeting for Monday, September 15 at 9:30 am. The meeting is to approve a ...

In the west, rail installation has been completed and the installation of the overhead catenary system, which will power the trains, is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. Test trains have ...