Now that Halloween is behind us, it’s time to start preparing for the upcoming winter season and how to keep your children active. Why not put skiing and snowboarding on your list of outdoor activities for your family to participate in this year? ...

The City of Ottawa was recognized today by the Ontario Professional Planners Institute with a 2014 Award for Excellence for its new Transportation Master Plan. The Transportation Master Plan won the award in the category of Municipal Statutory Planning Studies, Reports and Documents. ...

Ontario is taking action to protect children and youth from the harmful effects of smoking. Starting January 1, 2015, it will be illegal to: * Smoke on bar and restaurant patios * Smoke on playgrounds and public sports fields and surfaces * Sell tobacco on university and college campuses. ...

The best time to do your laundry is on weekdays from 7pm-7am, or any weekend or holiday. More info here… fe

The Ottawa Police Service is investigating after a small, sharp needle resembling a sewing needle was discovered inside a potato by an Ottawa resident peeling potatoes. The potatoes were purchased in Ottawa at a local grocery store. The Ottawa Police Service is coordinating with outside agencies such as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the R. ...

As part of Crime Prevention Week 2014, the Ottawa Police Service will be participating in a fundraiser in partnership with Datashred Security on Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 10: 00 am to 1:00pm at 2385 City Park Drive (near the Silver City theatre). ...

_ Club’s Police Youth Centre Members and local artist created three-panel artwork to be permanently installed at Clubhouse _ The writing is on the wall for the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa’s Police Youth Centre: thanks to support from the Paint It Up! ...

The City of Ottawa provides a number of tips and services to help residents with the clearing of snow from their walkways and driveways.  The Snow Go Program helps seniors and persons with disabilities find reliable contractors and/or individuals to clear snow from their private driveways and/or walkways. ...

We have many lovely kittens and mature felines that are ready for adoption and looking for a second chance in life. These felines have had terrible pasts and have been rescued, brought back to health and are now ready to give all of their appreciation, love and affection to a new, caring family that will give them the life they deserve. ...

Oh the weather outside is frightful… https://twitter.com/YOW_Weather/status/530706176460075008