Official account of the City of Ottawa. Not monitored 24/7. Currently testing this new channel. Posting Monday to Friday, occasionally on weekends. Stay updated with the latest info. Français: @fr.ottawa.ca Service-related requests: ottawa.ca or call 311https://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.cahttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mvnwiuhv5m2nKwey! Pìjàshig kakina! Join the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation for Anishinabe Algonquin Days on September 18 and 19 at Lansdowne Park. Enjoy workshops, art, food, vendors, performances & more while celebrating Anishinabe Algonquin history, culture, land & people. Free admission. https://bit.ly/4y1nHMj16 Sep 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnwiuhv5m2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mvnuloxtxz25#DYK: @octranspo.com's Rack and Roll program makes it easy to combine cycling and transit. Ride part of the way, take transit for the rest. Plan your route: https://bit.ly/3RX3UxL Learn more about how #OttCity is managing the increase in travel this fall: https://bit.ly/3UGPAdA16 Sep 2026 19:26 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnuloxtxz25https://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mvnsjk33dp2xThe countdown is on for the Ottawa 200 Block Party on Saturday, September 26 at #OttCity Hall. Enjoy a day filled with live performances, cultural entertainment, food, art, history, games and trivia. Check out the schedule and start planning your day: https://bit.ly/4dG043v16 Sep 2026 18:49 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnsjk33dp2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mvnk76hgk624Giveaway Weekend is back on Saturday October 3 and Sunday, October 4. Simply place your gently used possessions at the curb during Giveaway Weekend and let someone else discover a new favourite.  Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gTGzGW16 Sep 2026 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnk76hgk624https://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mvng2uhmnd24Do you know an immigrant entrepreneur who is helping shape #OttCity's future? Nominations are now open for Ottawa’s 2026 Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards. Submit your nomination by Thursday, October 8 on TiE Ottawa. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VzjBMP16 Sep 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvng2uhmnd24https://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mvleomwqt32oSafely dispose of small amounts of hazardous waste without needing a car. A walk-up Hazardous Waste Event is happening on Sunday, September 20, from 9 am to 1 pm at Lee Valley Parking Lot, 1000 Morrison Drive. Please only arrive on foot, by bike or mobility device. More: https://bit.ly/3R6Q0bj15 Sep 2026 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvleomwqt32ohttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mvla7nxmvb2qAre you on the Voters' List? The Am I on the Voters' List? tool requires an exact match. Be sure to enter your information exactly as it appears on the Voters' List. Can't find your name? Review the tips sheet for help. https://bit.ly/4AglsGn #OttVote15 Sep 2026 18:16 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvla7nxmvb2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mvl4fa27pf2lA new school year is the perfect time to practice road safety with your kids. Try walking to school or creating a road safety checklist together. Learn the skills. Stay safe all year. For safety tips and ideas, visit: https://bit.ly/4glWkGi15 Sep 2026 17:07 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvl4fa27pf2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mvivy2pp5226Food waste can add up quickly. Busy schedules and last-minute plans often mean good food goes bad before we have a chance to use it. Soft carrots? Roast or add them to a soup. They’re a great filler ingredient. For more tips to reduce your food waste visit: https://bit.ly/4cMOEuB14 Sep 2026 20:07 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvivy2pp5226https://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mviq4bnxhl24Have you visited ByWard Square yet? This seasonal gathering space in the heart of the ByWard Market features live music, food vendor pop-ups and family-friendly activities until September 28. Tell us what you think: https://bit.ly/4dkl7bN 14 Sep 2026 18:22 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mviq4bnxhl24https://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mvihcn56ic2nHelp shape the future of 1010 Somerset. Residents are invited to learn about plans for park land and a new recreation and cultural facility, share feedback on amenities and the vision for these community spaces. Sept. 16, 6 to 8 pm Plant Recreation Complex, Preston Room Info: https://bit.ly/4Av2Tyv14 Sep 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvihcn56ic2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mvi63yg5jd2nStay up to date on the latest discussions shaping #OttCity at City Council and Committee Meetings! Upcoming Meetings: https://bit.ly/4i0iKv1 Listen Live: https://bit.ly/3Do6mpy #OttPoli #Ottawa14 Sep 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvi63yg5jd2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mvg3236wc22qCatch up on last week’s travel trends with our Mobility Dashboard. Plan your week ahead by looking back on what was the busiest day for travel, peak travel times, Park & Ride usage, and much more. Check out the dashboard and subscribe for weekly email updates: https://bit.ly/4wKj4on13 Sep 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvg3236wc22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mvbpplxcbk2lShanah Tovah, #OttCity! Wishing a joyful and sweet New Year to all celebrating Rosh Hashanah, a time of reflection, renewal, and hope.11 Sep 2026 23:26 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbpplxcbk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mvbj6wzsaf2qBe in the know about #OttTraffic impacts this weekend and beyond. Visit our traffic updates page for the latest information: https://bit.ly/3IzKLY111 Sep 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbj6wzsaf2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mvauyziwm22rThe flags at #OttCity sites will be flown at half-mast, from sunrise until sunset, on Sunday September 13 to commemorate Firefighters’ National Memorial Day. Learn more: bit.ly/4gZCH5N11 Sep 2026 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvauyziwm22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mv6yq2uzma25You can save on travel costs and simplify your commute with Ottawa Ride Match, a free carpool matching service for #OttCity residents: https://bit.ly/4gNiUbc To get to know your route and subscribe for travel updates, visit:   https://bit.ly/3UGPAdA10 Sep 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6yq2uzma25https://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mv6vnlm2ey2oSeptember is a fresh start and a chance to get involved in conversations shaping #OttCity. Explore our latest engagement opportunities and share feedback that can help inform future plans, projects, and priorities: https://bit.ly/2ZAe7Pn10 Sep 2026 20:35 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6vnlm2ey2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mv6qo46drj2zElection signs are permitted on public and private property (with permission) beginning September 11 and must follow #OttCity by-laws. https://bit.ly/4Acqsfk10 Sep 2026 19:05 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6qo46drj2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mv6oykr3ci2t#OttCity, get ready to roll! GFNY Ottawa is this Sunday, September 13. The cycling event starts and ends at the Richcraft Recreation Complex - Kanata and involves temporary traffic impacts in the west end from 6 am to 2 pm. Info: https://bit.ly/4raOAec10 Sep 2026 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6oykr3ci2thttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mv47lujcpc2tToday, Council approved new cycling facilities on Gladstone Avenue and Gilmour Street to make cycling safer and more comfortable. Learn more, and check out what else was covered at Council today: https://bit.ly/4hhm7jb #OttCity #OttPoli #Ottawa09 Sep 2026 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv47lujcpc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mv42a5juyk2qLet’s go #OttCity Titans! The road to the Frontier League baseball championship starts now. Wishing the best of luck in their Wild Card Series. Game 1 is Thursday night at Ottawa Stadium.09 Sep 2026 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv42a5juyk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mv3lrpr4it2mListen live: City Council meets at 10 am today. The City of Ottawa will also respond to media questions, approximately 10 minutes after Council ends. Tune in live on Rogers TV or YouTube: https://bit.ly/2H6wi9A #OttCity #OttPoli #Ottawa 09 Sep 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3lrpr4it2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3mv3ig6blhj24Looking to get a head start on your community involvement hours? High school students can earn volunteer hours by registering for this fall’s Cleaning the Capital campaign! Grab a classmate and help keep #OttCity clean, green and litter-free. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/47qDwkk09 Sep 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3ig6blhj24https://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3muzuarubsx24Fall nominations are open for Ottawa’s Commemorative Naming Program from September 8 to October 20. Nominate an individual to be honoured on a street, park, facility or amenity: https://bit.ly/3UGzhxy08 Sep 2026 20:26 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzuarubsx24https://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3muz3cmejfv26Stay up to date on the latest discussions shaping #OttCity at City Council and Committee Meetings! Upcoming Meetings: https://bit.ly/4i0iKv1 Listen Live: https://bit.ly/3Do6mpy #OttPoli #Ottawa08 Sep 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3muz3cmejfv26https://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3muyragy5lr2yReminder: Due to Monday's holiday, all waste, green, blue and black bin collection will be delayed by a day for the rest of the week. https://bit.ly/3EeidmX08 Sep 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3muyragy5lr2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3muwstybucq2oThe long weekend is here, and it's more than just a break - it's a celebration. Labour Day is a time to recognize the hard work, dedication, and impact of workers across #OttCity who help build, support, and strengthen our community every day. Happy Labour Day!07 Sep 2026 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwstybucq2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3muubvo5r3u2oPlan your commute with the neighbourhood-based Mobility dashboard.   See travel information by area, Park & Ride availability, and major construction impacts, all in one place. Updated every Friday with the latest weekday travel insights: https://bit.ly/4wKj4on06 Sep 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3muubvo5r3u2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/en.ottawa.ca/post/3muu2eiyj5e2tReminder: Some #OttCity services will be following a holiday schedule tomorrow, September 7, for Labour Day: https://bit.ly/3EeidmX All waste and green/blue/black bin collection will be delayed by one day next week due to the holiday.06 Sep 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:7tifd4spofliqucctr6wyeo2/app.bsky.feed.post/3muu2eiyj5e2t