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New parking measures and options were introduced earlier this month across #OttCity to keep traffic moving and improve access to transit. Here’s what to know: bit.ly/4dKuy4t Visit our Mobility Hub and subscribe for email updates: bit.ly/3UGPAdA

Parking sign indicating a three-hour parking limit from 7 am to 7 pm, Monday to Friday.

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On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we honour survivors, remember the children who never returned home and commit to continuing the work of learning, understanding and reconciliation. Explore this reading list from the Ottawa Public Library: bit.ly/4mGUhfU

In the background, a photo of Heritage Building illuminated in Orange. In the foreground, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day is written in the bottom left corner.

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 29/09/2026

We have a winner! Kudos to all who entered the "I voted early!" sticker competition. The winning design will be available at voting places during Special Advance Voting Days (October 1 to 4) and Advance Voting Day (October 16). #ItStartsHere #OttVote

Graphic featuring the 2026 "I voted early!" winning sticker design displayed in a gold frame with confetti. The winning sticker design features a maple leaf, two ballot boxes labeled with "Vote/Votez", two City of Ottawa logos, and bilingual text that reads "Ottawa," "Yay/Youpi," and “I voted early! / J’ai voté par anticipation!”

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 29/09/2026

Calling all #OttCity pedestrians and cyclists! Join us for an interactive blind spot demonstration and learn how to stay safe and visible on the road around large vehicles. October 1 5 to 7 pm Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park Info: bit.ly/4hCVCUt

Participants stand beside a snow plow during a road safety demonstration. A pedestrian-shaped cutout and traffic cones are positioned around the vehicle.

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 29/09/2026

Reminder: Some #OttCity services will follow a different schedule tomorrow, September 30, for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Waste collection schedules will not change this week. More info on impacted City services: bit.ly/3EY4dhr

A graphic with a blue and green background with pictograms of a garbage can, a blue, green and black bin are in the forefront with a white arrow and the word reminder above it.

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 29/09/2026

Today is the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction. Help make a change: - Check your fridge before shopping. - Set your fridge to 4oC or lower to keep food fresh for longer. - Use your green bin for peelings and scraps that can’t be eaten. More tips: bit.ly/4ggR3yr

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 28/09/2026

Safely dispose of small amounts of hazardous waste without needing a car. A walk-up Hazardous Waste Event is happening on Sunday, October 3 from 9 am to 1 pm at Cyr Parking Lot, 283 Cyr Avenue. Please only arrive on foot, by bike or mobility device. More: bit.ly/3Ra2sEk

A graphic with a light grey background and pictograms of pesticides, propane tanks, a fire extinguisher and pool chemicals. The lower half of the graphic has a black background and text that reads. Walk-up Household Hazardous Waste Event

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 28/09/2026

This Wednesday, September 30, marks the sixth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. To honour this day, the flags at #OttCity sites will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise on September 30 to sunrise on October 1. Details: bit.ly/3ESewUk

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 28/09/2026

In case you missed it, we are celebrating the Ottawa Titans’ championship victory today, September 28, at 4 pm. Come join us as we cheer on our champions!

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 28/09/2026

Last chance to register for this fall’s Cleaning the Capital campaign! Join thousands of #OttCity volunteers helping to keep our communities clean. Register here: bit.ly/47qDwkk

A graphic with various shades of green and yellow with pictograms of trees, benches and a street lamp in the foreground. Dark blue text reads "Cleaning the Capital." Yellow text reads "Registration is open!"

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 28/09/2026

Stay up to date on the latest discussions shaping #OttCity at City Council and Committee Meetings! Upcoming Meetings: bit.ly/4i0iKv1 Listen Live: bit.ly/3Do6mpy #OttPoli #Ottawa

In the background, an empty City of Ottawa Council room. Overlayed is a blue text circle with Listen Live on the top right corner.
In white text: "Ottawa City Council and Committee Meetings"

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 27/09/2026

Frontier League champions! Join the Ottawa Titans at Marion Dewar Plaza outside Ottawa City Hall on Monday, September 28 at 4 pm, as #OttCity celebrates the team's championship victory. Bring your Titans pride and help recognize this memorable moment for baseball in our city.

Ottawa Titans flag raised at Ottawa City Hall.

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 27/09/2026

Celebrate Circular Economy Month at #OttCity’s free Circular Fair on Saturday, October 10 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park. Join us for: - Repair Café - Clothing drop and swap - Other waste reduction and environmental initiatives More: bit.ly/3ROTC2i

people swapping clothes and getting items repair. Text: Circular Fair – repair café, clothing swap and drop, other waste reduction initiatives. Saturday, October 10, 10 am to 2 pm, Horticulture Building at Lansdown Pak.

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 27/09/2026

Want the latest #OttCity travel trends? Explore weekly insights on peak travel times, Park & Ride use and more with our Mobility Dashboard. Access the dashboard, subscribe for weekly email updates and discover more travel-planning tools on the Mobility Hub: bit.ly/3UGPAdA

Busiest travel day: Tuesday. Least busy travel day: Monday.
76.9% Bus service reliability across the city. 95% Para Transpo trips on-time.

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 26/09/2026

It's been a heck of a day so far for the #Ottawa200 Block Party but the party ain't over yet. Join us tonight for more music, including our headliner Jamie Fine!

Collage of images from the Ottawa 200 Block Party

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 26/09/2026

Don’t be surprised if you see or hear military activity while you visit any #Ottawa200 event. The Canadian Armed Forces will be racing Assault Boats on the Rideau Canal all afternoon. Each of four races will begin with the firing of an artillery cannon at Parliament Hill. bit.ly/4dG043v

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 26/09/2026

Today, September 26, look up at 10:15 am when the Royal Canadian Air Force is scheduled to perform a fly-past over the Manotick Cenotaph for the 100th anniversary of the Manotick Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 26/09/2026

Wake up #OttCity! It’s your birthday! Today, September 26, we have celebrations all over downtown, all day and night, starting with Ottawa 200. See you there! ottawa200blockparty.ca

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 25/09/2026

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!

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 25/09/2026

Which zone of the Ottawa 200 Block Party are you most looking forward to visiting? Family, Foodie, Performance, Interactive Art or Beer Garden? Look at the schedule on bit.ly/4hfS0ZC to help you decide. Don't suffer from #FOMO200!

A map of the Ottawa 200 Block Party showing: Family Zone, Foodie Zone, Interactive Art Zone, Performance Zone and Beer Garden.

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 25/09/2026

Happy Franco-Ontarian Day! Let’s celebrate, honour and recognize the many contributions made by the Francophone community. To mark the occasion, we spoke with three #OttCity employees about what French means to them. More: bit.ly/4hPtYE3

Collage featuring portraits of three City employees above a Franco-Ontarian flag graphic.

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 25/09/2026

#OttCity, are you ready? More than 100 million streams, four Juno nominations, Ottawa's own Jamie Fine takes centre stage as the headliner of the Ottawa 200 Block Party. Don't miss this unforgettable performance. See you at City Hall Tomorrow, September 26 at 8:15 pm! bit.ly/3TxcGTs

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 25/09/2026

The flags at #OttCity sites will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, September 27 to recognize Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day. Details: bit.ly/4hKEr4t

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 24/09/2026

Please note: Some #OttCity services will follow a different schedule on Wednesday, September 30, for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Waste collection schedules will not change this week. More info on impacted City services: bit.ly/3TKvoHL

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 24/09/2026

There is so much happening downtown on Saturday, September 26, we don't want you to suffer from #FOMO200. Use this map to help find your way to the Ottawa 200 Block Party, Soundscape, the Bytown Museum, Ottawa Art Gallery and Nuit Blanche. Plan your day here: bit.ly/4dG043v

A map of downtown Ottawa, titled OTTAWA 200 DAY, highlighting City Hall, the ByWard Market, the Plaza Bridge and the Ottawa Art Gallery.

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 24/09/2026

What would you like to see at 1010 Somerset? Share your feedback on the future park and recreation and cultural facility planned for 1010 Somerset and help shape these future community spaces. Complete the survey by October 2: bit.ly/4hjZCcf

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 23/09/2026

Mon beau drapeau! Come celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day with us! Join members of Ottawa's Francophone community for a flag-raising ceremony at #OttCity Hall on Friday, September 25 at 8:30 am. Learn more: bit.ly/3TgIpIX

The Franco-Ontarian flag flying with a blue sky in the background.

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 23/09/2026

Ottawa is turning into an all-night celebration of creativity! From the ByWard Market to Confederation Park, Nuit Blanche transforms #OttCity with immersive art experiences to celebrate Ottawa’s 200th birthday, starting September 26 at 7 pm. View the schedule here: bit.ly/3TggI2Y

Aerial performers suspended from a large, illuminated metal cube structure, with sparks falling from the centre of the display.

Large illuminated faces are projected onto trees and greenery at night as a visitor sits nearby watching the installation.

Crowds gather around colourful illuminated prism-shaped structures in a public square at night.

People interact with a large illuminated seesaw installation at night during an outdoor festival.

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 23/09/2026

Today, Council approved matching donations to the Canadian Red Cross appeal as residents continue to recover from the July 1 extreme weather event. Learn more, and check out what else was covered at Council today: bit.ly/46KefAS #OttCity #OttPoli #Ottawa

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 23/09/2026

Heads up, #OttCity: you may hear and see military activity downtown on Saturday, September 26. Four rounds of cannon fire will go off between 2 and 4 pm as part of a Canadian Armed Forces event on the Rideau Canal.

Collage of a military boat on the Rideau Canal and a soldier in ceremonial uniform firing a cannon.

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OC Transpo @octranspo.com · 23/09/2026

️Travel FREE and explore Ottawa this WEEKEND with us! We will be at... 📷 Place d’Orleans Station, on SATURDAY, for our Open House event from 10 am to 2 pm! 1/3

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 23/09/2026

Listen 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: bit.ly/2H6wi9A #OttCity #OttPoli #Ottawa

In the background photo: City of Ottawa Hall. Overlayed is a blue text circle with Listen Live on the bottom left corner. In white text: "City Council, 10 am, September 23, 2026"

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 22/09/2026

Getting around #OttCity by bike? Our cycling maps and trip-planning tools can help you find the best route, whether you're commuting or exploring. Explore cycling resources: bit.ly/4yOn4Wc For more trip-planning tools and weekly updates: bit.ly/3UGPAdA

An aerial image of a cyclist on a cycling path

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 22/09/2026

Vote early #OttCity! Special Advance Voting Days for Ottawa’s 2026 Municipal Elections run October 1 to 4. Vote at any of 10 locations across the city, regardless of your qualifying address. Find voting locations and more: bit.ly/3SW1pfK #OttVote

Elections Ottawa special advance voting runs October 1 to 4, 2026, from 10 am to 8 pm at 10 locations across Ottawa.

- CARDELREC Recreation Complex (Goulbourn)
- Churchill Seniors Recreation Centre 
- City Hall
- François Dupuis Recreation Centre
- Greely Community Centre
- Diane Deans Greenboro Community Centre
- Minto Recreation Complex – Barrhaven
- Nepean Sportsplex
- Richcraft Recreation Complex – Kanata
- St-Laurent Complex

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 22/09/2026

Have 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: bit.ly/4dkl7bN 

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 21/09/2026

Today, September 21, is Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar and a time for fasting, prayer and reflection. In light of recent events, we recognize that this may be a difficult time for some members of the community. Wishing all who are observing a meaningful Yom Kippur.

A dark background features pomegranates and a shofar in the bottom right corner. The words “Yom Kippur” appear in the bottom left corner.

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 21/09/2026

The Ontario Transportation's emergency lighting repairs in the median of Highway 417 have closed one eastbound and westbound median lane between Pinecrest and Woodroffe. This will take place this afternoon and may impact your commute. Plan ahead.

A graphic with a blue and green background with a pictogram of a construction gate. Traffic impacts is written on the side.

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 21/09/2026

Let’s keep hazardous waste out of the landfill! Bring it to the next Household Hazardous Waste event on Saturday, September 26 at Conroy Snow Dump, 3100 Conroy Road, from 8 am to 4 pm. More: bit.ly/4wiyCA8

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 21/09/2026

So, you think you know a thing or two about #OttCity? Put your knowledge to the test and you could win a 1 or 2-night stay at a luxury hotel, dinner for 2, Cirque de Soleil tickets and all 3 Ottawa Rewind books. Learn more: bit.ly/3Vq91Yu

A handsome dog wearing sunglasses and a sign reading: OTTAWA 200

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 21/09/2026

Stay up to date on the latest discussions shaping #OttCity at City Council and Committee Meetings! Upcoming Meetings: bit.ly/4i0iKv1 Listen Live: bit.ly/3Do6mpy #OttPoli #Ottawa

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 20/09/2026

Heads up, #OttCity. Literally! Today, September 20, look up around 7:05 pm when the Royal Canadian Air Force is scheduled to perform a fly-past over TD Place for the Ottawa Rapid FC veteran appreciation game.

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 20/09/2026

Plan your week with insights from last week’s travel trends. See the busiest days, peak travel times, Park & Ride usage, and other trip-planning resources on the Mobility Dashboard. Visit the dashboard and subscribe for weekly email updates: bit.ly/4wKj4on

Busiest travel day: Thursday. Least busy travel day: Monday.
99.3% Bus service reliability across the city. 94% Para Transpo trips on-time.

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 18/09/2026

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

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 17/09/2026

Voting by special mail-in ballot? Return your completed kit by mail or drop it off at the Elections Office or any Client Service Centre. Ballots must be received by 8 pm on October 16 to be counted. Visit ottawa.ca/vote for more information. #ItStartsHere #OttVote #OttCity

Graphic showing a completed ballot being placed in an envelope and mailed through a mailbox, with a dotted line indicating the submission process.

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 18/09/2026

Anishinabe Algonquin Days is coming to Lansdowne Park on September 18 and 19. Discover workshops, cultural displays, art, food, music, performances, and vendors at this free community event celebrating the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation. Learn more: bit.ly/4y1nHMj

Graphic with a flowery border and "Kwey! Pìjàshig kakina! Anishinabe Algonquin Days" written below.

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 18/09/2026

Starting today, Friday, September 18, until Sunday, September 20, Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds and other aircraft will fly-over #OttCity for the Aéro Gatineau-Ottawa Air Show. Look up along the Ottawa River near Orléans to catch a performance!

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 17/09/2026

Get ready to walk, run and roll at the Canada Army Run. Expect traffic impacts throughout #OttCity's downtown core on Sunday, September 20. Avoid delays by planning ahead and allowing yourself extra travel time. Info: bit.ly/4j9tuKT

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Ottawa Public Health @ottawapublichealth.ca · 17/09/2026

We are asking families to ensure their children and youth are up to date with their routine vaccines. Read the full PSA here: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Keeping your child's vaccinations up to date is one of the most effective ways to protect them from serious illnesses, reduce disruptions to learning, and help prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable-disease in schools and the community.

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 17/09/2026

We are aware of a telecommunications disruption that briefly affected 9-1-1 service across parts of Canada, including Ottawa. Service has been restored in Ottawa and residents should continue to use 9-1-1 for emergency assistance.

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