
City updates
City of Ottawa marks 2023 construction season
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe was joined by Transportation Committee Vice-Chair Catherine Kitts, Environment and Climate Change Committee Chair Shawn Menard, and Councillor for Somerset Ward Ariel Troster for an official kick-off to the 2023 construction season.
News from Ruth E. Dickinson: your local library branch
May is Canadian Jewish Heritage Month. Canadian Jewish Heritage month was established in 2018 to help remember, celebrate and educate future generations about the inspirational role that Jewish Canadians have played and continue to play in communities across the country.
Updates from Ottawa Public Health
When ticks and mosquitoes are active, they have the potential to spread infections to Ottawa area residents. OPH works to prevent Lyme disease and West Nile virus through a variety of measures.
Seniors can get tickets for a Canada Day breakfast with the Mayor
Tickets will be available on Monday, June 5 for the Mayor’s Annual Canada Day Celebration for Seniors, which will take place on Saturday, July 1 from 8 to 10:30 am in the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park.
Vacant Unit Tax appeal period is now open with online Notice of Complaint form
With the 2023 final property tax bills sent out to residents, the Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) appeal period is now open for residential property owners who were charged the VUT but believe they should not have been charged the one per cent tax.
Barrhaven summer camps
It’s hard to believe that school lets out in about a month. If you’re thinking ahead but haven’t signed up for a summer camp yet, you’re in luck - there are a number of summer camps that still have room for registration. It’s not too late.
OC Transpo steers the way to a career in transit
OC Transpo has hundreds of openings for new staff members, including bus operators, customer service representatives, special constables, garage supervisors and licensed mechanics. All positions offer excellent benefits for you and your family, a comprehensive pension plan, and career growth opportunities.
City of Ottawa’s Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program helps homeowners make energy efficiency home upgrades
Through the Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program, Ottawa residents can get a low-interest, 20-year loan of up to 10 per cent of their home’s current value to cover the cost of home energy upgrades that lower energy costs while increasing your homes comfort and resiliency.