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City updates
At the Library this week
There’s plenty to read, see, and do at the Ruth E. Dickinson branch of the Ottawa Public Library! Kids and adults alike can find a way to get connected and have fun.
Physical activity, sleep, and socialize
Ottawa Public Health is here to help remind us of the importance of regular physical activity, good sleep routines, and making social connections during these cold months so that you can stay healthy, feel better mentally, and boost your overall well-being.
Survey: Accessibility features in City parks
City parks are important community assets that provide residents with opportunities for leisure, sports and play. Help the City better understand which accessibility features you would like to know about when visiting City parks and how you would like to access that information.
Family Day schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Family Day holiday on Monday, February 17. Garbage, recycling, and organics pickup will be delayed by one day.
Highway 417 at Greenbank Road - Overnight ramp closures February 18-19, 23-27
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, motorists wishing to access westbound Highway 417 from Greenbank Road should anticipate impacts to traffic as crews complete necessary construction activities.
Social activities linked to better health
In 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported loneliness was rapidly becoming a global concern and posed risks to people’s physical and mental health.
The City of Ottawa’s recreation and culture activities have the right combination to promote your social and physical wellbeing.
At your Library this week
Drop-in to the employment support session! Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team. Bilingual support is available.
O-Ski-Transpo: ride, glide, and explore Ottawa’s winter trails!
The National Capital Region is home to the some of largest and best maintained networks of cross-country ski trails in North America. You don’t need to cross the river to get your ski fix in, Ottawa’s urban ski trails are just a short trip away on OC Transpo.