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...

MAY 2: Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street (2026)

MAY 2: Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street (2026)

Originally published April 18, 2026 La version française suit Jane’s Walk is a pedestrian-focused event that improves urban literacy by offering insights into local history, planning, design, and civic engagement through the simple act of walking and observing. It is...

May 2026: Multicultural & Human Rights Calendar

May 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...

Cleaning the Capital: Stittsville Youth Art Showcase

Cleaning the Capital: Stittsville Youth Art Showcase

Originally published April 12, 2026  La version française suit  As part of the 2026 Cleaning the Capital Spring Campaign, kids and youth across Stittsville are invited to take part in a new initiative that celebrates creativity and environmental responsibility: the...