The week of January 19-25 marks the annual celebration of National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW), which provides an opportunity to encourage people who smoke to consider joining thousands of others as they take their first steps to becoming smoke-free.

We’ve got something fun planned for your kids over the March break. Check out register.ottawa.ca↗ for a wide variety of themes, activities, and interests at affordable prices. Registration is Tuesday, January 21 at 9 pm.

REGISTRATION OPEN! Ready, Set, Kindergarten!↗ A school readiness program for children 3–4 years old, who will be entering kindergarten in 2025, and their adult co-learner. Join us for stories and child-centered learning activities over 5 weeks to get your little one ready for school.

Looking for a way to help deter vandalism and beautify the community while empowering our city’s youth through public art? Look no further than the Paint It Up! program.

Homeowners are reminded to complete their Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration for each residential property they own before the March 20 deadline. A $250 late fee will be applied to declarations submitted after the deadline.

Looking to learn a new language in 2025? Check out Mango Languages↗ through the Ottawa Public Library. Mango languages has more than 70 world languages and dialects, English language learning, and assorted specialty courses to meet specific subject matter interests.

The annual food drive raised almost 81,000 pounds of food and more than $25,500 for the Ottawa Food Bank and its network of 71 member agencies, and three other Ottawa region food banks, including the Barrhaven Food Cupboard

The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for the holiday season between Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, January 1

Travel on OC Transpo is free for World Juniors ticket holders and volunteers for every preliminary and tournament game between December 19-January 5. Ticket holders can travel on buses, O-Train Line 1, and Para Transpo for free up to three hours before and three hours after the event on the date their game ticket is valid.

Children and youth, age 17 and under, can take part in free drop-in swimming, skating and gym sports at City recreation facilities every Saturday in 2025. These free drop-in programs on Saturdays continue to allow children and youth to participate in City programs and benefit from the associated health and social benefits of these activities.

The OPL will be operating under modified holiday hours over the next few weeks. The book drop is available 24/7 to return books.

The holiday season is a time full of joy and celebration, but it's important to keep safety in mind to protect your loved ones and your home. When preparing for your festivities, follow these fire prevention and safety tips from Ottawa Fire Services.