City updates
At the library this week
Spooky Season has arrived at the Ottawa Public Library. Join us for a frightening line up of animated short films on Friday October 25th at 4:00pm
You’re invited to Para Transpo Talk
This week, Para Transpo customers, their families, companions and support persons are welcome, no matter how often you take Para Transpo.
Before the snow, be in the know about contracted snow removal
Around this time of year, we all start thinking the same thing – when will the snow start? If you’re tossing your snow shovel this year and hiring a snow plow contractor instead, here are some important details to know before you start looking.
Ottawa’s roadmap to resurfacing success
The process for selecting roads for resurfacing depends on a number of prioritization factors. All City assets undergo lifespan reviews, but improvements can’t all be done at once. With the help of pavement management software and engineering assessments, we ensure the right treatments are applied to the right roads at the right time.
Protect yourself: Get your flu vaccine
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is recommending that residents aged 6 months and older get their annual flu vaccine as soon as possible this flu season.
At the Library this week
Head over to the library for some great events this week, including Stay and Play to play and chat, a writers group, and employment counseling!
O-Train Line 1 - October 19 - November 3, 2024
As part of ongoing work with RTM to complete required works across Line 1 to improve the system’s reliability, train service on the line will be suspended in part or in full on select days from 19 October to 3 November 2024.
Thanksgiving schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Thanksgiving holiday on Monday, October 14.
Everything you need to know about smoke alarms
All homes in Ontario must have working smoke alarms, but which style of smoke alarms are required? Where should they be located in your home?
At the library this week
For library news, including details regarding our newest library: Ādisōke, visit the Library website for our hours of operation, to access online resources, browse books, search programs and events, and more!
Trillium Line trial running begins next week
OC Transpo staff have released the schedule and criteria for Trillium Line (O-Train lines 2 and 4) trial running, which will begin Monday 7 October 2024. Trial running will demonstrate if all elements of the system are ready for passenger service, representing the culmination of months of testing, basically a “final exam” for TransitNEXT.
Nominations are open for the 2025 Ottawa Heritage Awards
The City of Ottawa recognizes outstanding achievements in heritage conservation with the Ottawa Heritage Awards. The applications for projects completed between January 2023 and December 2024 are now open.