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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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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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Please note: Some #OttCity services will follow a different schedule on Wednesday, September 30, for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Waste collection schedules will not change this week. More info on impacted City services: bit.ly/3TKvoHL
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Today, Council approved matching donations to the Canadian Red Cross appeal as residents continue to recover from the July 1 extreme weather event. Learn more, and check out what else was covered at Council today: bit.ly/46KefAS #OttCity #OttPoli #Ottawa
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Heads up, #OttCity: you may hear and see military activity downtown on Saturday, September 26. Four rounds of cannon fire will go off between 2 and 4 pm as part of a Canadian Armed Forces event on the Rideau Canal.
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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
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The @ONtransport's emergency lighting repairs in the median of Highway 417 have closed one eastbound and westbound median lane between Pinecrest and Woodroffe. This will take place this afternoon and may impact your commute. Plan ahead.
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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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Heads up, #OttCity. Literally! Today, September 20, look up around 7:05 pm when the @RCAF_ARC is scheduled to perform a fly-past over TD Place for the Ottawa Rapid FC veteran appreciation game.
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Plan your travels before heading out. For all the latest ongoing and upcoming #OttTraffic impacts across #OttCity, check out: bit.ly/3IzKLY1
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City of Ottawa retweeted
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Voting by special mail-in ballot? Return your completed kit by mail or drop it off at the Elections Office or any Client Service Centre. Ballots must be received by 8 pm on October 16 to be counted. Visit ottawa.ca/vote for more information. #ItStartsHere #OttVote
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Starting today, Friday, September 18, until Sunday, September 20, the @RCAF_ARC Snowbirds and other aircraft will fly-over #OttCity for the Aéro Gatineau-Ottawa Air Show. Look up along the Ottawa River near Orléans to catch a performance!
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Get ready to walk, run and roll at the Canada Army Run. Expect traffic impacts throughout #OttCity’s downtown core on Sunday, September 20. Avoid delays by planning ahead and allowing yourself extra travel time. Info: bit.ly/4j9tuKT
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We are aware of a telecommunications disruption that briefly affected 9-1-1 service across parts of Canada, including Ottawa. Service has been restored in Ottawa and residents should continue to use 9-1-1 for emergency assistance.
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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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Be in the know about #OttTraffic impacts this weekend and beyond. Visit our traffic updates page for the latest information: bit.ly/3IzKLY1
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#OttCity, get ready to roll! GFNY Ottawa is this Sunday, September 13. The cycling event starts and ends at the Richcraft Recreation Complex - Kanata and involves temporary traffic impacts in the west end from 6 am to 2 pm. Info: bit.ly/4raOAec
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Today, Council approved new cycling facilities on Gladstone Avenue and Gilmour Street to make cycling safer and more comfortable. Learn more, and check out what else was covered at Council today: bit.ly/4hhm7jb #OttCity #OttPoli #Ottawa
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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
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Beginning Sept. 14, Earl Armstrong Road will be closed between Bowesville Road and Limebank Road for watermain work supporting the future South-East Ottawa Recreation Complex. A detour will be in place. Bowesville and Leitrim Park & Ride lots remain open: bit.ly/4xgh4o5
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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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