Have your say on Para Transpo service this August. OC Transpo is hosting Para Transpo Talk sessions throughout August, giving customers, families, companions, and support persons the opportunity to speak directly with staff, ask questions, and provide feedback on Para Transpo service.

🍂 Fall programs are now available to browse! You can now explore the City of Ottawa's fall recreation programs, PA Day activities, and winter camps online and start planning your season. 📅 Registration opens: 🏊 Fall swimming activities: Tuesday, August 11

It was a pleasure to join the Emerging Lives Initiative for the Women Soccer Initiative 3.0 on Canada Day and celebrate the incredible work they are doing to bring people together through sport. Thank you to everyone who made this event such a success. ⚽🇨🇦

It was an honour to attend the opening of the Ottawa Lebanese Festival tonight. Great food, music, dancing, and an incredible celebration of Lebanese culture. Congratulations to all the organizers and volunteers! 🇱🇧 Je souhaite au festival un succès continu tout au long de la semaine !

Today, your coffee can make a difference. I’m proud to support Tim Hortons Camp Day, where every hot or iced coffee purchased helps give youth from underserved communities the opportunity to attend Tim Hortons Foundation Camps

☀️ Heat Warning in Effect for Ottawa With high temperatures and humidex values expected over the next couple of days, it’s important to take extra precautions and stay cool For more information, including heat safety tips, cooling locations, and available City services, visit: tinyurl.com/msyc7mfc

Great to join Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa today for the groundbreaking of the Beechcliffe Homes development, the largest affordable housing project in the organization’s history. Congratulations to everyone who helped bring this project from an idea to today’s groundbreaking

Motorcycles are out of hibernation so let’s keep riders safe. Motorcycles are smaller and easier to miss... Before making a left turn, lane change or pulling out of a laneway, look twice and check your blind spots – you could be helping a rider get home safe.

☀️ Beat the Heat This Summer! 🏖️ Looking to cool off? Ottawa's summer water facilities are now opening across the city! 💦 City beaches are open with supervised swimming. 🏊 Most outdoor pools are now open, with the remaining locations opening this weekend.

Canada has always been defined by the strength, kindness, and resilience of its people. Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 Ensemble, montrons au monde entier ce que le Canada a de mieux à offrir. Joyeuse Fête du Canada ! 🇨🇦

CANADIAN HERITAGE MOMENT 🇨🇦 Congratulations to team Canada! Expectations greatly exceeded proving to the world we are the best country in the world. There was already gonna be a stampede to the Dollarama for Canada Day, you better get out there and get your stuff now!

Had a great visit at City Hall with the students and staff from Carson Grove Elementary School! Thank you to everyone from Carson Grove Elementary for stopping by. It’s always a pleasure to welcome young residents to City Hall and see so much curiosity and enthusiasm for their community.

It was a pleasure to welcome students from Le Phare Elementary School to Ottawa City Hall! A big thank you to the students and staff from Le Phare for the visit. I hope everyone enjoyed their time at City Hall

Quel plaisir d’être à Convent Glen ce matin pour soutenir la conseillère Laura Dudas et l’EnviroCentre lors de la randonnée cycliste familiale d’Orléans ! C’était formidable de voir autant de familles profiter de leur quartier à vélo et d’encourager les participants tout au long du parcours.

🌯 Happy International Falafel Day! Stopped by to see Eddy at Falafel on Wheels on Montréal Road. If you’ve never been, today is the perfect excuse. Happy International Falafel Day, Eddy! Thanks for being part of our community. 💚 📍 1758 Montréal Road

The Public Works Big Wheels Expo rolls into The Ottawa Stadium on Sunday, June 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 🚛🚜

Unfortunately, after speaking with many families we hoped to see at the MS Ottawa Walk, today’s event will not proceed while the investigation continues. It was still great to connect with supporters, friends, and families affected by MS. Donations are still being accepted.

Great to attend the grand opening celebration for Cue Studios, a new Ottawa music school focused on oriental and classical music education Congratulations to Jana on this exciting milestone and for continuing to create opportunities that celebrate culture, talent and community through music

Wishing everyone celebrating a peaceful and joyful Eid al-Adha. 🌙 Eid Mubarak to you and your loved ones as family and friends come together for this special occasion.

What an incredible accomplishment by Roy Allen — and even more remarkable is the spirit behind it. At 100 years old The man. The myth. The MACHINE. Quelle incroyable réussite de la part de Roy Allen — et ce qui est encore plus remarquable, c’est l’esprit qui l’anime.

Robert Hopkins fun fair was a blast La fête foraine de Robert Hopkins était géniale

Today I had the opportunity to attend, support, and speak at a wonderful fundraiser organized by the Algonquin College Social Service Worker students in support of Christie Lake Kids and Feed the City. Vos efforts contribuent à bâtir une communauté plus forte et plus solidaire pour tous.

Great afternoon at the Séraphin-Marion barbecue! ☀️ Really nice to see so many out enjoying the sunshine together. Lots of energy, lots of smiles, and a great atmosphere all around. Nothing better than seeing kids having fun outside and everyone making the most of a beautiful spring day.

Spring is the perfect time to plant a rain garden! 🌿🌸 These beautiful, low-maintenance gardens help absorb rainwater, support pollinators, and protect local waterways. Thinking of planting this season? Choose native plants and avoid invasive species to help keep Ottawa’s ecosystems healthy.

We’re bringing back Giveaway Weekend on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 to help reduce waste and encourage reuse. Simply place your gently used items at the curb during Giveaway Weekend and let someone else discover a new favourite. Learn more: ottawa.ca/Giveaway

☀️ Ottawa summers can bring heat waves, wildfire smoke, and powerful storms — but with a little preparation, we can all stay safe and enjoy the season! 🌦️ Stay hydrated, keep cool, check air quality updates, and be ready for changing weather conditions.

Construction season is officially underway in Ottawa. Today, alongside Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Councillor Steve Desroches, Carina Duclos, Director of Infrastructure Services, and Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited,

Honoured to attend the ribbon-cutting and recognition ceremony for the newly named Bob Monette Community Centre alongside Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, MPP Stephen Blais, former Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Matt Luloff, Bob Monette, friends, family and members of the community.

⏰ Tonight’s the night! Registration for City of Ottawa summer activities and Before and After School Programs opens tonight, May 14, at 9 pm ☀️ Be ready before 9 pm and register here: tinyurl.com/yc55axzu

As the warmer weather returns, Ottawa parks are getting ready for another season of play🏀⚽️ Starting May 15 (weather permitting), free sports equipment lockers will reopen in select parks across the city A great way to get outside, stay active and make the most of our parks this spring and summer