Last week's commute is now in the rearview mirror: Thursday was the busiest day for car travel Friday was the least busy day for car travel Stay up to date on #OttCity travel trends with our Mobility Dashboard. Explore the dashboard and subscribe: https://bit.ly/3UGPAdA

Cheers to long weekends! Certain #OttCity services, like waste collection will be operating on holiday schedules tomorrow, October 12 due to Thanksgiving. Take note of all impacts here: https://bit.ly/3LNyHGV

Advance Voting Day is Friday, October 16, #OttCity! Vote at your assigned voting place between 10 am and 8 pm. Find your voting place at https://bit.ly/2YUonqR. Voting by mail? Completed Special Ballot Voter Kits must be received by 8 pm on October 16. https://bit.ly/4yglNqi

Watermain Break: Riverside Drive is closed between Tremblay Road and Industrial Avenue. Expect major traffic delays as #OttCity crews respond to the area. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes. To view our interactive traffic map for live updates: bit.ly/40i8DMf

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Riverside closed between Tremblay and Industrial - broken watermain. Duration unknown. Avoid area and use other routes. @ottawatraffic.bsky.social

Just one week until Trick or Treat with the Mayor! Join us at #OttCity Hall on Saturday, October 17 from 5 to 8 pm in support of the Ottawa Food Bank’s Baby Basics Program. Thank you to our sponsors Amazon, CTV, @ledroit.com, Move 100 and @ottawacitizen.com. https://bit.ly/3UcVnrz

Today, Council approved plans today that support the development of nearly 750 new homes in Ottawa. Learn more, and check out what else was covered at Council today: https://bit.ly/4yGt97D #OttCity #OttPoli #Ottawa

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is alerting residents of measles exposure locations and investigating confirmed measles infections in two Ottawa residents with known exposure to measles outside of Ontario. At this time, the risk to the general population remains low.

Listen live: City Council meets at 1 pm 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

It’s almost time for the Circular Fair! Join us on Saturday, October 10 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park, 1525 Princess Patricia Way. Discover practical ways to reduce waste through a clothes swap, Repair Café and hand-on demonstrations. https://bit.ly/3ROTC2i

Enjoy Thanksgiving and waste less food! Ask guests to bring reusable containers for leftovers. Anything you can’t eat, and even used napkins, go in your green bin. Turn leftovers into turkey noodle soup or stuffing waffles. https://bit.ly/4ggR3yr

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Please note that certain #OttCity services, such as waste collection, will be following holiday schedules on Monday, October 12. See more holiday schedule changes here: https://bit.ly/3LNyHGV

Exciting news for the Banff-Ledbury community. #OttCity is please to announce the ProCore Foundations sponsorship to help build a new outdoor basketball court at Ledbury Park. It will also be home to an annual basketball event and spring job fair: https://bit.ly/4y1vlWd

Looking to make your home more energy efficient? Join us on Thursday, October 8 at 12 pm to learn about the Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program and how it can help support retrofits on your home. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4xYpl0d

Lithium-ion batteries are convenient, but they can also be a fire risk. Help prevent fires in #OttCity by safely charging and disposing of lithium-ion batteries – and know what to do if one starts to swell or smoke! More info: https://bit.ly/4zb3q6V #FirePreventionWeek

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

#DYK: Tuesday was the busiest day for car travel last week, while Wednesday was the least busy. Stay up to date on #OttCity travel trends with our Mobility Dashboard, updated weekly. Explore the dashboard and subscribe to email updates on travel trends: https://bit.ly/3UGPAdA

Plan ahead for your weekend travels. Check out our traffic webpage and stay up-to-date on all the latest and ongoing traffic impacts across #OttCity: https://bit.ly/3IzKLY1

Fall is packed with waste reduction events across Ottawa! Get your broken items fixed for free at a Repair Café, find a new-to-you outfit at the Clothing Drop and Swap at the Circular Fair, or hunt for a treasure at Giveaway Weekend. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4yv7Be4

Calling all little monsters! Come Trick or Treat with the Mayor at #OttCity Hall on October 17 from 5 to 8 pm in support of the Ottawa Food Bank’s Baby Basics Program. Thanks to our sponsors Amazon, CTV, @ledroit.com, Move 100 and @ottawacitizen.com. Details: https://bit.ly/4dc8Ru4

We want to say thank you x 200 to all the partners and participants who made the Ottawa 200 Party, and this entire year, such a huge success! https://bit.ly/4hXP3NE

Safely dispose of small amounts of hazardous waste without needing a car. A walk-up Hazardous Waste Event is happening on Sunday, October 4 from 9 am to 1 pm at Cyr Parking Lot, 283 Cyr Avenue. Please only arrive on foot, by bike or mobility device. More: https://bit.ly/3Ra2sEk

Every purchase has an impact. Choosing local businesses and Canadian products can help support jobs, keep revenue in our community and strengthen #OttCity's economy. Learn more about the “Shop Local. Buy Canadian.” campaign and find local markets to explore: https://bit.ly/4hWya5Q

It's time to vote, #OttCity! Special Advance Voting Days for Ottawa's 2026 Municipal Elections begin today, October 1, and run until October 4, from 10 am to 8 pm. Find voting locations and more: https://bit.ly/4rDE92I

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: https://bit.ly/4dKuy4t Visit our Mobility Hub and subscribe for email updates: https://bit.ly/3UGPAdA

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: https://bit.ly/4mGUhfU

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

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: https://bit.ly/4hCVCUt

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: https://bit.ly/3EY4dhr

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: https://bit.ly/4ggR3yr

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: https://bit.ly/3ESewUk