
City updates
News from Ruth E. Dickinson: your local library branch
May 31 will be the City of Ottawa’s 20th AccessAbility Day and is a part of National AccessAbility Week (May 24-June 3).
You can say ‘no’ to the tow – here’s why
If you are in a collision or your vehicle breaks down, know that tow trucks operating legally in Ottawa must be licensed. While accepting an unsolicited tow may seem convenient, you are exposing yourself to potential overcharging and criminal acts. #KnowYourTow
Updates to the “Use and Care of Roads By-law 2003-498”
Staff are interested in resident feedback regarding proposed regulations to allow for residential gardening, little free libraries and retail vending in the City’s right of way.
Updates from Ottawa Public Health
Emergency Preparedness Week has been a national event for over 25 years and aims to promote awareness about the importance of knowing what to do before, during and after an emergency.
News from Ruth E. Dickinson: your local library branch
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten (1BBK) is a free bilingual literacy program for newborns, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. The goal? Read 1,000 books with your little one before they start Kindergarten. Visit us in branch to pick up a reading log!
Updates from Ottawa Public Health
Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Canada have been the targets of violence for far too long. We acknowledge the many families affected by the loss of their daughters, sisters, mothers, aunties, grandmothers and two-spirit family and friends.
City considers new curbside garbage policy to divert waste from landfill
To reduce unnecessary waste going to landfill and increase participation in recycling and Green Bin programs, the City is considering a new policy to change curbside garbage collection in Ottawa to a partial pay-as-you-throw program.
Welcoming Ottawa Ambassadors: Call for nominations
The Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership (OLIP) invites you to nominate an individual who positively impacted your journey in making Ottawa your new home, to receive the 2023 Welcoming Ottawa Ambassador Awards.