City of Ottawa
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Official account of the City of Ottawa. Not monitored 24/7. Stay updated on critical information and emergencies. Français: @ottawaville

 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Joined December 2008
It’s almost Canada Day! Celebrations are planned across #OttCity, so you should expect road closures and traffic impacts throughout the day. Plan ahead and arrive early to beat the crowds – especially for the fireworks! For more info: bit.ly/4l137Vz
Traffic impacts on July 1 due to Canada Day celebrations.

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City of Ottawa retweeted
Hydro Ottawa
@hydroottawa
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⚠️OUTAGE ALERT: We're aware of a power outage in Bay, Knoxdale-Merivale, Barrhaven East, College, Barrhaven West, Rideau-Jock, River and Rideau-Rockcliffe impacting 31,086 customers. The cause of the outage is a loss of supply from the provincial grid. For updates and estimated time of restoration, visit our outage map: hydroottawa.com/outages - ⚠️ALERTE DE PANNE: Nous sommes au courant d'une panne qui touche 31,086 clients dans les quartiers de Bay, Knoxdale-Merivale, Barrhaven est, College, Barrhaven ouest, Rideau-Jock, River et Rideau-Rockcliffe. La cause de la panne est une perte d'alimentation du réseau provincial. Pour les mises à jour et les heures estimées de rétablissement, consultez notre carte des pannes : hydroottawa.com/pannes
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Stay up to date on the latest discussions shaping #OttCity at City Council and Committee Meetings! Upcoming Meetings: bit.ly/4i0iKv1 Listen Live: bit.ly/3Do6mpy #OttPoli #Ottawa
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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: bit.ly/3IzKLY1
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Are you celebrating Canada Day downtown this year, #OttCity? Plan ahead and arrive early to beat the crowds – especially for the fireworks! Road closures and traffic impacts are expected. For more info: bit.ly/4vsGTB9
Map of downtown road closures during Canada Day.

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Today, June 25, look up around 11:15 am when the @RCAF_ARC is scheduled to perform a fly-past over Beechwood Cemetery for the 25th anniversary of the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces.
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Today, Council approved a new three-year pilot for an Extreme Weather Preparedness Grant Program that will help communities prepare for extreme weather events. Learn more, and check out what else was covered at Council today: bit.ly/3SnZ8Jy #OttCity #OttPoli #Ottawa
A graphic with Ottawa City Hall is in the background. A vertical grey stripe and a horizontal turquoise stripe are in the foreground with " City Council update" in the centre.

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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: bit.ly/2H6wi9A #OttCity #OttPoli #Ottawa
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, June 24, 2026"

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With Canada Day just around the corner, check out our holiday schedule changes that will be effect on Wednesday, July 1: bit.ly/4b4CTP0 Waste and green/blue/black bin collection will not take place on Canada Day. All collection will be delayed by one day next week.
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Stay up to date on the latest discussions shaping #OttCity at City Council and Committee Meetings! Upcoming Meetings: bit.ly/4i0iKv1 Listen Live: bit.ly/3Do6mpy #OttPoli #Ottawa
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ALT In the background, an empty City of Ottawa Council room. Overlayed is a blue text circle with Listen Live on the top right corner. In white text: "Ottawa City Council and Committee Meetings"
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Today, June 21, look up around 11 am when the @RCAF_ARC is scheduled to perform a fly-past over the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument in Confederation Park during the National Indigenous Peoples Day Ceremony.
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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: bit.ly/3IzKLY1
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Good news, #OttCity: Left turns from Richmond Rd to Bayshore Shopping Centre and Bayshore Dr, and left turns from southbound Bayshore Dr to eastbound Richmond Rd will reopen tonight, June 19. Learn more: bit.ly/3QvyA8A
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Are you ready to celebrate the sights, sounds and flavours of Italy at the Italian Festival this weekend, #OttCity? Some traffic and parking impacts are expected in Little Italy between Friday, June 19 and Sunday, June 21 due to the event. Info: bit.ly/4fMEgoV
Background image of a street pole with a Little Italy street sign, with Italian and Canadian flag banners hanging above. “Traffic impacts” is written on a blue banner.

ALT Background image of a street pole with a Little Italy street sign, with Italian and Canadian flag banners hanging above. “Traffic impacts” is written on a blue banner.
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City of Ottawa retweeted
Elections Ottawa@ottawavote
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The Elections Office is committed to administering accessible municipal elections for electors, election workers, candidates and third party advertisers. To learn more, visit ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/elect… #ItStartsHere #OttCity #OttVote
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Image of an audio tactile interface device, one of several accessibility tools that work with Accessible Vote Tabulators.

ALT Image of an audio tactile interface device, one of several accessibility tools that work with Accessible Vote Tabulators.

Image of a Braille listing of candidates, Braille ballot template, large print ballot, and magnifying sheet.

ALT Image of a Braille listing of candidates, Braille ballot template, large print ballot, and magnifying sheet.

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#OttCity is seeking applicants to form the 2026-2030 Election Compliance Audit Committee! Applicants should have knowledge of municipal election campaign finance rules and accounting principles. Learn more and apply by July 14 at 4 pm: bit.ly/3QLsYqL
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Stay up to date on the latest discussions shaping #OttCity at City Council and Committee Meetings! Upcoming Meetings: bit.ly/4i0iKv1 Listen Live: bit.ly/3Do6mpy #OttPoli #Ottawa
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ALT In the background, an empty City of Ottawa Council room. Overlayed is a blue text circle with Listen Live on the top right corner. In white text: "Ottawa City Council and Committee Meetings"
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Overnight lane and ramp closures are scheduled on Highway 417 between Woodroffe Avenue and Pinecrest Road on the weekend of June 20 to 21. This work is anticipated to allow all lanes to reopen earlier than planned. Expect delays. Info: bit.ly/43yVkre
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Heading out somewhere and not sure which route to take? Check out bit.ly/3IzKLY1 for all the latest traffic impacts that you should know about!
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Today, Council approved City participation in the federal Clean Fuel Regulations Program. This program will increase revenues to help re-invest in more green initiatives. Learn more, and check out what else was covered at Council today: bit.ly/4v1VQdf #OttCity #OttPoli
A graphic with Ottawa City Hall is in the background. A vertical grey stripe and a horizontal turquoise stripe are in the foreground with " City Council update" in the centre.

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