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📰Press & announcements

Recent posts and announcements from the city government and affiliated institutions, translated to English.

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01 May 2026

OttaTalk Season 2, Episode 1 – Will there be spring flooding this year?

City of Ottawa
01 May 2026

Lane closures on Riverside Drive begin May 19

City of Ottawa

Lane closures will occur on Riverside Drive beginning May 19, with major traffic impacts expected.

01 May 2026

Candidate nomination and third party advertiser registration periods for the 2026 Municipal Elections begin on May 1

City of Ottawa
01 May 2026

New voices, shared solutions: Refreshing Ottawa's 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan

City of Ottawa
28 Apr 2026

New voices, shared solutions: Refreshing Ottawa's 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan

27 Apr 2026

O-Train Line 2 partially closes for planned work on May 2 and 3, 2026

OC Transpo

Part of O-Train Line 2 will be temporarily replaced by R2 bus service.

19 Apr 2026

Spring service starts Sunday, April 19

OC Transpo

OC Transpo is introducing new bus service and school trip changes.

Spring service starts Sunday, April 19

New bus service and school trip changes starting on April 19.

Share your feedback

Participate in international customer satisfaction surveys by The Community of Metros (COMET) and International Bus Benchmarking Group (IBBG).

A night in the life of a customer communications officer

Meet Customer Communications Officers working night shifts at the Transit Control Centre, keeping riders informed 24/7.

Rack & Roll practice bike racks are on the move – Now at two locations across the city!

Practice bike racks located outside Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre and Lansdowne Park Horticulture Building.

OC Transpo is your ticket to the Ottawa Titans Home Opener on May 8th!

Transit fare included with purchase of tickets for Ottawa Titans Home Opener on May 8, valid from 3pm onwards.

Earth Day at OC Transpo: Powering Transit for a Greener Planet

OC Transpo is reducing emissions and saving fuel through electric buses and O-Train expansions.

Improvements coming to Presto payment system

Metrolinx is updating the Presto system to improve customer experience with instant loads, real-time transactions and balances.

O-Train Line 2 service adjustments on May 2 and 3

Part of O-Train Line 2 will be temporarily replaced by R2 bus service for planned work.

Para Transpo Talk is coming to AdaptExpo and AccessAbility Day!

Join us for two Para Transpo Talk events in May at Carleton University and City Hall.

Now and in the future.

OC Transpo Accessibility Plan outlines steps to make Ottawa public transit more accessible.

Safer together: Transecure waiting areas

Transecure waiting area provides one stop for comfort and security.

Discover our 2026-2029 Accessibility Plan

OC Transpo

OC Transpo outlines steps to identify, reduce, and remove barriers for accessibility.

Candidate nomination and third party advertiser registration periods for the 2026 Municipal Elections begin on May 1

Candidate nomination and third party advertiser registration periods for the 2026 Municipal Elections begin on May 1

City of Ottawa

New voices, shared solutions: Refreshing Ottawa's 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan

City of Ottawa

Candidate nomination and third party advertiser registration periods for the 2026 Municipal Elections begin on May 1

City of Ottawa

New voices, shared solutions: Refreshing Ottawa's 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan

City of Ottawa

Improvements coming to Presto payment system

Metrolinx

Metrolinx is updating the Presto system for improved customer experience.

City now accepting commemorative naming spring nominations

Ottawa leaders launch next phase of health and housing collaboration

City now accepting commemorative naming spring nominations

City seeking input on the Nepean Creative Arts Centre refresh

Ottawa leaders launch next phase of health and housing collaboration