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Looking for a new way to explore #OttCity this summer? Unearthing Our Roots on Ottawa Routes is a free walking tour series celebrating the city's diverse histories, from Black history in Ottawa Streets to a walking tour of Chinatown - and more. Tour options and sign up today: bit.ly/4kM9rzR

Let’s get moving! Join us for National Health and Fitness Day on June 7 and take part in the ParticipACTION Challenge all month! With free fitness passes, drop-in sports and more, help #OttCity become Canada’s Most Active Community and win $100K for local programs! Details: bit.ly/4kT6fCJ

Only a few more days until the Public Works Big Wheels Expo, #OttCity! We hope to see you at the Ottawa Stadium on Sunday, June 8 between 9:30 am to 1:30 pm to meet the fleet! There will also be a sensory-friendly time at 9 am. Details: bit.ly/4iXPrZH

When is your waste collection day? The answer is at your fingertips. Download the Collection Calendar app and never miss a collection day. Learn more: bit.ly/49W9TpK

There’s a new sustainable and affordable housing development in town, #OttCity! With features like geothermal heating and cooling, 715 Mikinàk Road is one of Ottawa Community Housing’s most sustainable developments to date: bit.ly/4jtEpM4 #ServiceReviews

June’s here, the sun’s out, and Ottawa’s buzzing with ways to get involved. This month, there are tons of chances for you to share your ideas and make a real impact. Let’s shape the future of our city together! bit.ly/3W1awKM

This construction season, #OttCity is launching a public awareness campaign to bring awareness to the need for safety and mutual respect in construction zones. "Respect. Patience. Safety for All." See more: bit.ly/4kxaKD5

Thank you to the Maple Leaf Sponsors of the Mayor’s Annual Canada Day Celebration for Seniors: Bell Canada, Ottawa Conference and Event Centre. Also, thank you to our media sponsors: @ledroit.com and @ottawacitizen.com.

It’s Let’s Bike Month #OttCity. We know you don’t NEED an excuse to ride your bike in June, but if you WANT one, there are prizes to be won all month long. Check it out: bit.ly/4kmXAsd

Stay informed with Ottawa City Council and Committee Meetings! Listen Live: https: bit.ly/3Do6mpy Upcoming Meetings: bit.ly/4i0iKv1 Stay updated on the latest discussions shaping #OttCity. #OttPoli #Ottawa

Heading out somewhere and not sure which route to take? Check out bit.ly/3IzKLY1 for all the latest traffic impacts that you should know about!

The Advance Vote Day for the 2025 Osgoode By-election will take place on Friday, June 6 from 10 am to 8 pm. Find out where to vote and explore other voting options here: bit.ly/4mWjxAj

In case you missed it, here are a few items #OttCity Council approved on Wednesday, May 28: - Big news for event planners - Water bills are getting a refresh in 2027 - Changes to paid parking - Got a leak? We’ve got your back! Visit: bit.ly/43G4GRH for more info.

The emerald ash borer is an invasive beetle that has destroyed thousands of ash trees in the Ottawa region since 2008. #OttCity is planning to treat up to 750 ash trees between June 4 and August 31. To learn more: bit.ly/4dLlEmk

Help keep our collection operators safe. Make sure your garbage container meets the requirements. All containers must have a maximum capacity of 140 litres, a removable lid and a handle. When full, bins cannot weigh more than 15 kg / 33 lbs. More info: bit.ly/49PzaDk

Starting Monday, June 2, Heron Road will be closed east of the intersection from Bank Street to Alta Vista for underground infrastructure work as part of the Bank Street renewal project. A detour will be in place, expected until August 31. Info: bit.ly/4mDVJkq

Sound the alarm! From June 2 to 9, Ottawa Fire Services will be visiting homes around #OttCity to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms as part of their spring Wake Up! program. This year also marks 20 years of the program. Learn more: bit.ly/4kbOFd2

We need your feedback on #OttCity’s draft budget for 2026! Complete our online survey by June 26, to let us know your budget priorities. Also, more opportunities are coming up – including Councillor consultation sessions. Learn more about #OttBudget: bit.ly/43R4rEu

Happy AccessAbility day! We are celebrating with a resource fair at #OttCity Hall and an address by ‘Man in Motion’ Rick Hansen. Watch the opening ceremony and Rick’s address live here: bit.ly/4mHDqec

Le Conseil municipal a approuvé deux nouveaux règlements sur les événements spéciaux pour soutenir un large éventail d’événements spéciaux, des grands festivals en plein air et défilés aux fêtes de quartier et aux braderies. bit.ly/3HdZk8C #OttVille #OttPoli #Ottawa

Council Update: Council approved two new special event by-laws to support a wide range of special events, from large outdoor festivals and parades to community block parties and sidewalk sales. bit.ly/43G4GRH #OttCity #OttPoli #Ottawa

Please note, #OttCity: Expect traffic delays around the Airport Parkway and Uplands area due to a demonstration. Please use other routes if possible.

City Council meets at 10 am today. The City of Ottawa will respond to media questions, approximately 10 minutes after Council ends. Watch on Rogers TV or live: bit.ly/2H6wi9A #OttCity #OttPoli #Ottawa

Please note: Today, May 28, look up around 11 am when the Royal Canadian Air Force is scheduled to perform a fly-past over the National War Memorial to commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the Entombment of Canada’s Unknown Soldier.

#OttCity has a large rural area. Those rural roads pose unique hazards and see more fatal collisions than any other area in our city. Find out what you can do to avoid turning a tranquil drive into a tragedy: bit.ly/4kEjsPD

Batteries and pool chemicals can ignite fires, while fertilizers can make them worse and pose serious inhalation hazards when disposed of improperly. Keep our waste collection operators safe and protect the environment. Learn how to dispose of these items safely: bit.ly/3r65pvT

Starting this June, the City of Ottawa will now handle parking ticket administration under a new Administrative Penalty System. This includes ticket payment, online review requests to a Screening Officer, and in-person hearings with a Hearing Officer. More: bit.ly/3Z5Hg6B

Today, Tuesday, May 27, in commemoration of Their Majesties’ visit, there will be a gun salute around 10:15 am at the Senate of Canada Building and a Royal Canadian Air Force fly-past between 12 and 12:30 pm over the National War Memorial.

Traffic and transit impacts continue today, May 27 as King Charles and Queen Camilla wrap up their visit to #OttCity. Expect delays downtown and around the Ottawa International Airport. More info: bit.ly/4ka1QLG

Tickets are available for the Mayor’s Annual #CanadaDay Celebration for Seniors on July 1 at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre. Thanks to our Maple Leaf Sponsors Bell Canada and Ottawa Conference and Event Centre and media sponsors Le Droit and Ottawa Citizen. More: bit.ly/3ZAGbno

This afternoon, expect traffic and transit delays around TD Place as Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla visit Lansdowne Park for a community event. Planned impacts: bit.ly/4ka1QLG

Reminder: Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla are visiting #OttCity today, Monday, May 26, and tomorrow, Tuesday, May 27. Traffic and transit will be impacted around the Ottawa International Airport, TD Place and downtown. More info: bit.ly/4ka1QLG

Stay informed with Ottawa City Council and Committee Meetings! Listen Live: https: bit.ly/3Do6mpy Upcoming Meetings: bit.ly/4i0iKv1 Stay updated on the latest discussions shaping #OttCity. #OttPoli #Ottawa

Tomorrow, their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla are visiting #OttCity! Expect traffic and transit delays in certain parts of Ottawa. Check out our interactive traffic map for live updates: traffic.ottawa.ca/map Planned impacts: bit.ly/4ka1QLG

Plan ahead for your travels! Traffic and transit impacts are planned in certain parts of #OttCity on Monday, May 26 and Tuesday, May 27 due to the visit of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Planned impacts: bit.ly/4ka1QLG

Plan your travels before heading out! For all the latest ongoing and upcoming #OttTraffic impacts across #OttCity, check out: bit.ly/3IzKLY1

For 40 years, the Exhibitions section of the City of Ottawa Public Art Program has coordinated thought-provoking, inclusive exhibitions. Woven into public spaces, their free, accessible galleries allow us to explore art as part of the everyday. Learn more: bit.ly/4mtPijJ

Starting Tuesday, May 27 at 7:30pm, Colonel By Drive will be reduced to 1 lane overnight near Hawthorne Ave. Then, on Fri, May 30, Hawthorne Ave will close between Colonel By Drive and Main Street. Work is expected to end Monday June 2: bit.ly/3SlmOLg

Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla are visiting #OttCity next week! Significant traffic and transit impacts are planned for Monday, May 26 and Tuesday, May 27. Some temporary road closures expected, including areas around the Ottawa International Airport. Details: bit.ly/4ka1QLG

Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is nearly here, #OttCity! Expect traffic impacts on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 for the event. Avoid delays by planning ahead and giving yourself extra time for your travels. For more info: bit.ly/43HtYQk

Whether you are well-versed or just learning, you are invited to review and comment on the second draft of Ottawa’s new Zoning By-law. bit.ly/45pIbTl

The flags at the West Carleton Community Complex (5670 Carp Road) will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset today in honour of the late Dwight Eastman, who passed away on Friday, May 16: Details: bit.ly/3FucZHU

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is recommending that individuals at higher risk of severe illness, complications or hospitalization from COVID-19 receive an additional dose of a COVID-19 vaccine this spring. Please read the PSA here: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

We are accepting nominations for the spring edition of the Commemorative Naming Program for parks, streets and facilities. Nomination forms available at ottawa.ca/namingottawa. Deadline is Wednesday, July 2. Celebrate a special #OttCity person’s legacy and inspire future generations. bit.ly/43FgQv1

It’s spring-cleaning time! Check out our Waste Explorer to learn who can take items back: bit.ly/3piIRnn If you can't find a retailer near you, swing by our Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, May 24 at the Rideau Carleton Casino: bit.ly/3oTs0XO

Help #OttCity’s residential landscapes take shape! We want your feedback on the rules and requirements that ensure landscaping work is completed safely, responsibly and respectfully. Participate in the online survey by Friday, June 20: bit.ly/3Zo9Y2z

We won’t “leaf” you behind: Starting this week, yard waste pickup is extended until 8 pm. Help make sure your leaves get sorted to the right place by putting them out at the curb in paper waste bags. Learn more: bit.ly/2YIiJnM

Today, I welcomed our Ottawa Charge to celebrate making it to the Walter Cup Finals by flying the Ottawa Charge flag high at City Hall. In just their second PWHL season,  this team has inspired so many in our city— on and off the ice, with their leadership, sportsmanship, and community spirit.

A motorcycle’s smaller size makes it hard for other drivers to see them and judge their speed. Between 2019 and 2023, 80 collisions in #OttCity resulted in motorcyclists being killed or seriously injured. We’ve got tips to help keep everyone safe: bit.ly/4mpu6eB