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Our first Household Hazardous Waste event of the year is coming up!
Bring your unwanted gasoline, motor oil, cleaning supplies and pesticides to the Ottawa Stadium, 300 Coventry Road, on Sunday, April 19 from 8 am to 4 pm.
Learn more: ottawa.ca/hhw

Black-and-white photo of a drag performer posing in the middle of a city street during a parade, with people and police officers in the background.

Now open in Gallery 112: Drag the Archive: Photographs of Gender Queer Performance
A powerful photo exhibition highlighting #OttCity’s drag history, Queer activism, and community resilience, drawn from the City of Ottawa Archives.
More: https://bit.ly/4elzXQw

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Get your broken items fixed for free!
Join Ottawa Tool Library’s fixers and menders at the Repair Café on Saturday, April 18 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre.
Find all the details and the 2026 Repair Café schedule: https://bit.ly/4bWwmHh

Kaite Burkholder Harris and Kale Brown, co-chairs of Ottawa’s Housing and Homelessness Leadership Table, standing side by side in a bright indoor space.

Meet Kale and Kaite, co-chairs of Ottawa’s Housing and Homelessness Leadership Table.
They’re helping lead a more coordinated, community-driven approach to improving housing stability across #OttCity.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4t8r4yv

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Stay 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 #Ottawa

As we head into the weekend, take a peek at upcoming #OttTraffic impacts across #OttCity and ensure smooth sailing on your travels: https://bit.ly/3IzKLY1

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The intersection at Grey Nuns Drive and St. Joseph Boulevard will close from April 10 at 6 pm to April 13 at 6 am for watermain repair work.
Traffic going east and west on St. Joseph Boulevard will be maintained.
Signage will be in place. More: https://bit.ly/3IzKLY1

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Stay alert for phone scams #OttCity.
If you ever receive a call asking for personal information or payment from the City of Ottawa, it's a scam.
We will never ask for money or your SIN over the phone.
Only give personal information through official sites and phone numbers.

A four-story stone building on a street corner, a blurred image of an elaborate menu and City Archives notations for both. TEXT: Did you know the first dinner cooked entirely by electricity happened right here in Ottawa?

A blurred image of an elaborate menu. Readable text: The Windsor, Ottawa. August 29th 1892. Electric Dinner.

According to the Ottawa Journal in August 30, 1892, the Windsor House Hotel, right here in #OttCity, was the scene of the first meal ever cooked entirely by electric heat.

As we reflect on #Ottawa200, we use this space to explore the people and stories that have helped shape our city over time.

Illustration of the Ottawa Collection Calendar app. Text reads: Never miss a collection day again. Download the Ottawa Collection Calendar app.

Week two of #OttCity’s new curbside waste collection is underway.
Not sure what goes out when?
Check your collection calendar and sign up for reminders at: bit.ly/469ifLj

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Today, Council approved a refreshed 10-Year Plan that will respond to growing pressures in Ottawa’s housing and homelessness system to improve housing stability and reduce homelessness.
Learn more, and check out what else was covered at Council today: https://bit.ly/41UE9PP
#OttCity #OttPoli #Ottawa

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe presents the Key to the City to Sir Terry Matthews

Yesterday, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe presented the Key to the City to Sir Terry Matthews at the Brookstreet Hotel in Kanata.
A visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist, Sir Terry has helped shape Ottawa’s global reputation for innovation and economic growth.
More: https://bit.ly/4t0VrXJ

In the background photo: City of Ottawa Hall. Overlayed is a blue text circle with Listen Live on the top right corner. In white text: "City Council, 10 am, April 8 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: https://bit.ly/2H6wi9A
#OttCity #OttPoli #Ottawa

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Today, April 8, we celebrate the International #DayOfPink.
Born from a Canadian act of solidarity in 2007, today highlights 2SLGBTQQIA+ inclusion and taking a stand against bullying and homophobia.
Wear pink. Show support. Spread kindness.

A snowy aerial view of a main road with moving vehicles, snow covered buildings, and a roadside construction area with an excavator, pipes and materials.

Looking for an update on the Bank Street Renewal Project? Join us on April 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the RA Centre for a drop-in information session to learn about the work completed so far and share your feedback!
We hope to see you there: https://bit.ly/4vazpmB

llustration of people swapping clothing items. Text reads: April 2026. Swap, drop and repair events. April 11: Clothing Swap and Drop, Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex. April 18: Repair Café, Jim Durrell Recreation Centre. April 25: Drop and Swap, RA Centre.

Throw it away? No way!
Repair it or pass it on to someone else at one of these upcoming community events.

Full event details: https://bit.ly/4bWwmHh

Photo collage of residents and City employees working together during emergency situations.

#OttCity faces potential risks and hazards year-round – and we face them together.

Check out our Emergency Management Program Strategic Plan: https://bit.ly/3O9m2CA and learn more how we can help each other respond to and recover from emergencies: https://bit.ly/3PRTSfO

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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

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Reminder: 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/4diiIPR

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Happy Easter, #OttCity!

Whether you are hunting for treats, sharing a meal with loved ones, or enjoying a relaxing day, we hope your day is filled with joy and a little chocolate magic.

However you’re celebrating, we wish you a day as sweet and colourful as your favourite Easter eggs.

A close-up of a street sweeping vehicle next to a sidewalk. The broom is in motion and sweeping up debris.

Concentrated street sweeping operations will begin on April 6 and will continue until April 15, ensuring the transportation network is clean and ready for the warmer months. Please obey temporary no parking signs and give our crews space to work safely.
Info: https://bit.ly/3zAe1Mw

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Reminder: waste and green/blue/black bin collection will not take place Monday, April 6.
All collection will be delayed by one day next week due to tomorrow's holiday.
Info: https://bit.ly/4diiIPR

Two small eggs with a branch with white flowers on a blue-grey background. Text: Happy Good Friday!

Wishing #OttCity a peaceful and reflective Good Friday.

Whether you spend the day in quiet contemplation or with loved ones, we hope it brings a sense of serenity and connection.

Hit all the green lights going into the weekend!
Check out our traffic webpage and stay up-to-date on all the latest and ongoing traffic impacts across #OttCity: https://bit.ly/3IzKLY1

Two people running through a puddle in rain boots. Below are the words “This month on Engage Ottawa, April 2026" with a list that reads: "Beechwood Avenue Public Realm Plan, Southeast Ottawa Recreation Complex, Nepean Creative Arts Centre refresh, Mooney’s Bay Park Hill, Riverside South Community Centre and Library"

Spring is in full bloom, and so are we!
New projects are taking root, and our engagement calendar is bursting with fresh opportunities to connect and contribute: https://bit.ly/2ZAe7Pn

Colourful easter eggs with "Holiday schedule changes" in the middle.

Reminder that there will be no garbage pickup on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Friday's collections will take place on Saturday, April 4 and Monday's collection on Tuesday, April 7.
For the full holiday schedule: https://bit.ly/4diiIPR

Young tree planted in a backyard garden.

Registration opens soon for full-service tree planting! 🌱
Residents in priority areas can register for a free tree, site visit and professional planting through Plant Your Place!
Registration for full-service tree planting in priority areas opens on April 8: https://bit.ly/46uuBxN

The Nepean Creative Arts Centre is getting a refresh and we want your input!

Take the survey on Engage Ottawa or join us in-person on April 9 from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Nepean Creative Arts Centre and help shape the future of the space.

More: https://bit.ly/4e0uBdn