June 2026: Multicultural & Human Rights Calendar

June 2026: Multicultural & Human Rights Calendar

La version française suit  We publish a monthly calendar listing the main commemorative dates of different religions and cultures, as well as important dates related to the strengthening of human rights and diversity. If you have comments or suggestions for dates to...

May 26: Stittsville Youth Art Showcase

May 26: Stittsville Youth Art Showcase

La version française suit As part of the 2026 Cleaning the Capital Spring Campaign, we’re proud to present the Stittsville Youth Art Showcase, a creative outdoor exhibition celebrating environmental stewardship and community pride. This initiative invited kids and...

May 26: Stittsville North (W2) future neighbourhood open house #2

May 26: Stittsville North (W2) future neighbourhood open house #2

UPDATE: This event will now have a project overview presentation starting at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Q&A session. Originally posted on May 3, 2026 La version française suit The second open house for the Stittsville North (W2) future neighbourhood development plan...

June is Let’s Bike Month in Ottawa

June is Let’s Bike Month in Ottawa

La version française suit Organized by EnviroCentre, Let’s Bike Month encourages people to bike for transportation and track the environmental impact of cycling instead of driving! Whether you already bike everywhere or want to try for the very first time, everyone is...

Giveaway Weekend is back!

Giveaway Weekend is back!

La version française suit The City of Ottawa is on a mission to reduce waste by encouraging repair and reuse—and to support that, we’re bringing back Giveaway Weekend!  Join the city-wide treasure hunt on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31.   Place your gently...

MAY 25: Health Care Equity in Action

MAY 25: Health Care Equity in Action

La version française suit Join us in person to learn more about OPH services as well as their efforts to enhance health equity, diversity, and inclusion! Representatives from Ottawa Public Health will deliver a presentation on some of the key services they offer. The...

NOTEBOOK: Taking stock of Stittsville Main Street

NOTEBOOK: Taking stock of Stittsville Main Street

La version française suit  About 40 people joined us on Saturday for the annual Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street. It was part of the Ottawa Jane’s Walk Festival with dozens of free walking tours happening all over Ottawa (and many more happening around the...

UPDATE: Hobin Street sidewalk open house

UPDATE: Hobin Street sidewalk open house

La version française suit Great turn-out and constructive feedback at our Hobin Street sidewalk open house on Thursday. City staff have posted a "roll plan" map showing the proposed sidewalk and pedestrian upgrade, and they are still accepting resident feedback. Visit...