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Reminder: Final property tax deadline is June 15
Ottawa – The City reminds residents the payment deadline for their final property tax is Thursday, June 15. Here are some convenient...

Ward 5 Staff
Jun 12, 20231 min read


City's Spring and Summer Operational Update - Street Sweeping and Beyond
Good morning, May has now come to a close and we wanted to take a moment to share with you an update about our Citywide Street Sweeping...

Ward 5 Staff
Jun 8, 20232 min read


Everyone plays free on National Health and Fitness Day!
Published on June 1, 2023 Home and community Recreation and parks The City is celebrating National Health and Fitness Day on Saturday,...

Ward 5 Staff
Jun 1, 20231 min read


Property Tax and Water Utility Bill Deferral Program expands eligibility
Ottawa – Changes to the City of Ottawa’s Property Tax and Water Utility Deferral Program will now allow more low-and-fixed income seniors...

Ward 5 Staff
May 31, 20231 min read


Spring Flooding Update: Emergency Operations Centre to De-Mobilize Monday
The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is pleased to inform you that flood conditions are such that the City can lower its posture and...

Ward 5 Staff
May 26, 20232 min read


City's Home Loan Program Helps West Carleton - March Homeowners Make Energy Efficiency Home Upgrades
The City of Ottawa is committed to supporting homeowners to make energy efficient home improvements that address rising energy costs and...

Ward 5 Staff
May 18, 20231 min read


May 12th Flooding Update: Water Level Still High But Receding; Water Testing
If flood water has affected your property, you're encouraged to have your well water tested. April 24: Flooding scenes in Dunrobin along...

Ward 5 Staff
May 12, 20231 min read


Naval gun salute to kick off Tulip Festival Saturday
Ottawa – The 2023 Canadian Tulip Festival will kick off with a single-round gun salute on Saturday, May 13 at approximately 11 am. This...

Ward 5 Staff
May 12, 20232 min read


Latest Flooding Update from City’s Emergency Operations Centre
The conditions along the main stem of the Ottawa River are better than when we last wrote. According to the Ottawa River Regulating...

Ward 5 Staff
May 11, 20232 min read


City considers new curbside garbage policy to divert waste from landfill
Ottawa – To reduce unnecessary waste going to landfill and increase participation in recycling and Green Bin programs, the City is...

Ward 5 Staff
May 4, 20233 min read


May 2nd Update from City's Emergency and Protective Services Department
As expected, water levels have risen at all locations along the main stem of the Ottawa River. There has been a significant amount of...

Ward 5 Staff
May 2, 20232 min read


Residents are asked to stay off sports fields and baseball diamonds
The City of Ottawa is asking residents, rental contract holders and organizers of large public events to stay off all municipal ball...

Ward 5 Staff
May 1, 20231 min read


Your budget, your say: Provide feedback on City’s budget engagement
Ottawa – Residents can now provide feedback on the City of Ottawa’s annual budget process by completing a short survey that will be used...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 27, 20232 min read


Flood Monitoring Continues as City shifts operations away from filling of sandbags
Update from the City: We are continuing to monitor spring flooding through to the end of this week and beyond. We will have supervisors...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 26, 20233 min read


Councillor Kelly Opens Council Meeting With Statement About Spring Flooding in West Carleton
Councillor Kelly addresses City Council to open the meeting, providing an update on flooding in West Carleton and thanking the amazing...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 26, 20231 min read


Spring Flooding Update from City's Emergency and Protective Services
This is an update on the City’s posture in relation to spring flooding, as well as to share the guidance we are providing to residents...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 25, 20232 min read


Update from City's Emergency Operations Centre on Spring Flooding
The purpose of this email is to provide you with an update on current conditions, as well as the City’s on-going flood preparedness work....

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 20, 20233 min read


Children and youth in Ottawa can “Play Free” this year
Ottawa – Beginning Saturday, April 15, children and youth of Ottawa can participate in “Play Free” – a lineup of free drop-in activities...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 13, 20232 min read


Easter Weekend Schedule Changes to City Services
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and impacts to City services for the Easter...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 3, 20234 min read


Now Accepting Funding Applications for Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program
The Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program provides funding for projects that protect surface water and groundwater quality. Eligible...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 30, 20231 min read
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