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Heading out somewhere and not sure which route to take?
Check out https://bit.ly/3IzKLY1 for all the latest traffic impacts that you should know about!
November 28, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Are you ready #OttCity? Because winter is.
Light snow is anticipated from Saturday night into Sunday, with 5–10 cm by Sunday afternoon.
Conditions may be slippery. Crews will be out once accumulation begins to clear and treat the transportation network.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM
This is Ottawa – snow happens. And when it does, we get to work. In this month’s episode of #OttCity’s official podcast series, we OttaTalk about how the City responds when the snow starts to fall.
Listen now: https://bit.ly/4ixaR1s
November 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Here’s how #OttCity is investing in our roads and transportation networks, and making sustainability a priority.

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee has approved its portion of #OttBudget 2026 to keep our city moving.
November 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Reminder: traffic impacts expected this weekend due to construction on the WB Hwy 417 at Vanier Parkway.
Lane reductions will be in place and both westbound on-ramps from Vanier Parkway will close from Friday, November 28 at 9:30 pm until Monday, December 1 at 6 am.
For more: https://bit.ly/3MmuWLC
November 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
We are gathering input on the future of Grandeur Park and the Belltown Dome.
Share your ideas with us on Engage Ottawa: https://bit.ly/4ooCxqq

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4rolKGB
November 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
#OttBudget 2026 invests in the services we rely on every day. Through service reviews and continuous improvement, we have realized more than $252 million in savings during this Term of Council.
One example is the City’s ongoing LED Streetlight Retrofit Program.
November 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Today, Council approved the 2025 Affordable Housing Capital Strategy – the plan to accelerate affordable and supportive housing in Ottawa. Council also met in camera to discuss the Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre acquisition opportunity.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4p5oFmc
#OttCity #OttPoli
November 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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: https://bit.ly/2H6wi9A
#OttCity #OttPoli #Ottawa
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The 23rd annual Mayor's Christmas Celebration will be taking place Saturday, December 6 from 3 to 6 pm at #OttCity Hall, in support of the Ottawa Food Bank. Enjoy a fun day for the whole family with live music, delicious treats, and a special visit from Santa Claus!
Details: https://bit.ly/4ooaYO1
November 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Here’s how we are building an affordable, healthy city with #OttBudget 2026.
Today, November 25, the Community Services Committee approved its share of the budget, putting people and communities first:
November 25, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Attention Highway 417 westbound motorists: construction on Westbound Highway 417 at Vanier Parkway will close three lanes and both on-ramps from the Vanier Parkway from Friday, November 28 at 9:30 pm until Monday, December 1 at 6 am.
Detours will be signed.
For more info: https://bit.ly/3MmuWLC
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Let’s talk about how we’re investing in safe and reliable transit for #OttCity.
The Transit Committee approved its portion of #OttBudget 2026 to keep our city moving.
The Draft Transit Services Budget supports key priorities from OC Transpo’s 5-Year Roadmap:
November 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
#OttBudget 2026 invests in the services we rely on every day. Through service reviews and continuous improvement, we have realized more than $252 million in savings during this Term of Council.
One example is the office-to-housing conversion on Queen Street.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Today, November 25, marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eOuhv7
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In honour of the late Bernard Grandmaître, who served as an alderman of Vanier from 1969 to 1974, and later as mayor from 1974 to 1980 and 1982 to 1984, flags at Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on November 25.
Details: https://bit.ly/4acVw3L
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
#OttBudget 2026 invests in the services we rely on every day. We have realized more than $252 million in savings during this Term of Council through service reviews and continue to improve services for our residents.
One example is @octranspo.com’s safety strategy.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Stay informed with Ottawa City Council and Committee Meetings!
Upcoming Meetings: https://bit.ly/4i0iKv1
Listen Live: https://bit.ly/3Do6mpy
Stay updated on the latest discussions shaping #OttCity.
#OttPoli #Ottawa
November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Heading out somewhere and not sure which route to take?
Check out https://bit.ly/3IzKLY1 for all the latest traffic impacts that you should know about!
November 21, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Join us on December 3, from 8:30 to 9:30 am at #OttCity Hall for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Celebrate inclusion with the Accessible Ottawa Awards and a flag raising in Marion Dewar Plaza.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4piYvMm
November 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 Order of Ottawa inductees! We are honoured to recognize this year’s 15 recipients for their valuable contributions to #OttCity. This year’s induction ceremony will be at #OttCity Hall on Thursday, November 27.
More info on this year’s recipients: https://bit.ly/43FNaxC
November 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Let’s talk about how we are investing in safety and reliability. The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee has approved its portion of #OttBudget 2026 to keep our city safe and prepared.
November 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
It’s a bird. It’s plane. No, it’s the Department of National Defence, who will be flying drones around downtown #OttCity from Monday, November 24 to Friday, November 28.
Here is what you need to know: https://bit.ly/489cNII
November 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
#OttBudget 2026 invests in the services we rely on every day. Through service reviews and continuous improvement, we have realized more than $252 million in savings during this Term of Council.
November 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Today, November 20, is a day to remember the lives lost to transphobia and reflect on the continued work needed to build a safer and more inclusive community, here in #OttCity and beyond, free from gender-based violence and discrimination.

We remember. We reflect. We commit to change.
November 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM