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April 10, 2026 newsletter from Rawlson King, City Councillor for Rideau-Rockcliffe.

A Message from Councillor King

Dear Residents:  

Ottawa City Council and the Government of Canada have taken a major step forward to address one of our community's housing challenges. Today, a joint session of the Finance and Corporate Services and Planning and Housing Committee met to consider and approve a landmark new partnership between the City of Ottawa and the federal government through Build Canada Homes, a federal agency created to scale affordable housing supply across Canada. Ottawa has been chosen as the national pilot for this new federal housing delivery model, an important recognition of the City's commitment to addressing the housing crisis.

The partnership combines federal resources, including surplus land, low-cost financing and capital with municipal tools such as fee waivers, tax exemptions and a streamlined approvals process. Together, the City and the federal government will work to deliver approximately 3,000 new homes. On federal lands, 2,000 mixed-income units will be developed, with affordability guaranteed for 99 years and a commitment to include deeply affordable homes without relying on ongoing rent supplements. A further 1,000 affordable and supportive units already in the City's pipeline will receive up to $150 million in federal capital and financing to close funding gaps. The City's contribution is capped at $250 million over 75 years, structured primarily as foregone revenues rather than direct expenditures. A full Council vote on the City-Federal partnership is scheduled for April 22, 2026.

Also, Council this week approved the City's refreshed 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan, a comprehensive roadmap detailing how the City and its partners will work together to ensure every resident has a safe and stable place to call home. The long-term roadmap will also rely on annual work plans to help measure progress on efforts to improve housing stability and support residents experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

The refreshed plan directly responds to the growing pressures felt across Ottawa's housing and homelessness system. It strengthens coordination across housing, health and community services while working alongside Indigenous partners. It expands housing loss prevention efforts and improves pathways from homelessness to stable housing. At its core, the plan maintains three enduring priorities: ensuring everyone has a home, providing the support people need, and strengthening collaboration across the system.

The plan moves away from longer planning cycles, relying instead on annual work plans that enable the City and its partners to respond more quickly to emerging needs. It also introduces a new income-based definition of housing affordability, a meaningful shift away from market rents tied to unit sizes that better reflects the real circumstances of Ottawa residents.

The refreshed plan was co-designed with the Housing and Homelessness Leadership Table, a working group of 18 sector leaders representing housing providers, shelters, service agencies, Indigenous partners, and people with lived and living experience of homelessness. Their voices are woven into every priority and commitment.

The refreshed plan builds on a strong foundation. Since the plan was last updated in 2020, the City and its partners have invested approximately $1 billion in combined municipal, provincial and federal funding, delivering meaningful results for Ottawa residents. This investment has produced 554 new affordable homes, 329 supportive homes, and 700 new transitional housing spaces. More than 3,279 new housing benefits have been extended to low-income households, and more than 25,000 community housing units have been maintained. The City has also enhanced outreach and drop-in programs, launched new prevention and diversion initiatives, and acquired new sites for future supportive and affordable housing.

As part of the 10-year plan, Mayor Sutcliffe brought a motion to Council this week asking staff to consider funding options for a dedicated Supportive Housing Fund in Budget 2027. Council voted unanimously in favour. The proposed new fund would be used to advance the delivery and operation of 550 supportive housing units identified in the plan, with the goal of housing all 450 residents currently on the supportive housing waitlist within five years rather than 10. City staff will also explore opportunities to leverage publicly-owned lands to reduce costs for new supportive housing developments.

I am proud to support both this 10-year plan and the new federal partnership. Every Ottawa resident deserves a safe place to call home, and these actions bring us closer to that goal.

Rawlson King
City Councillor

 

Your Councillor in the Community

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Ottawa City Council wore pink this week in solidarity with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities everywhere to mark the International Day of Pink. Every person deserves to feel safe, respected, and celebrated for exactly who they are. Inclusion isn't the exception; It's the standard.

 

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It was great to welcome Winter Trail Volunteers to City Hall. Thank you to Bay Councillor Theresa Kavanagh for organizing the event: a great opportunity to recognize both the Rideau Winter Trail and Ski Heritage East in Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward! We are so grateful to all dedicated volunteers!

 

It was a great honour and privilege to present the proclamation for Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice Month on behalf of Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to the Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network (CWCLN) last week at their inaugural conference on maternal health.

 

I was pleased to make opening remarks at the launch of the Black Justice Navigator Program this week held at Bayview Yards!

 

Rideau-Rockcliffe News, Events and Engagement Opportunities  

Garbage, organics and recycling collection schedule

Reminder: Many households in Ottawa, including here in Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward, have new collection days for garbage, organics and recycling. Your curbside waste collection calendar can be printed or downloaded at ottawa.ca/CollectionCalendar or from the Ottawa Collection Calendar app for Apple or Android devices. Your green bin will continue to be collected weekly. To support all impacted curbside residents, operators are collecting up to six garbage items on your scheduled garbage collection day until April 24 (no yellow bags required!). The frequency of garbage, green bin, leaf and yard waste, and recycling collection is not changing. Details: ottawa.ca  If you require assistance downloading an updated collection calendar, please reach out to the Rideau-Rockcliffe Office by emailing [email protected] or calling 613-580-2483.

For questions about recycling collection (plastic and cardboard), residents can contact Miller Waste at 1-888-852-2374 or email [email protected]. For questions about the recycling program itself and accepted materials, visit www.circularmaterials.ca/Ottawa or contact Circular Materials at 1-877-667-2626 or by email at [email protected].  

  

 

Youth Community Gardening Volunteers needed in Overbrook

The Overbrook Community Association's Community Greening Initiative is seeking volunteers this spring and summer to help improve green spaces and build pollinator-friendly gardens. Gardening sessions will be held Fridays (April to August) from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at Overbrook Park, 33 Quill Street. This opportunity is open to high school students looking to earn community service hours, contribute to local green spaces, and gain hands-on experience in a community setting. Sign up here or scan the QR code on the flyer.

 

 

Enbridge Gas construction - Brittany Drive & Montreal Road 

As part of Enbridge's St. Laurent Pipeline Replacement Project, which involves the installation of a new gas main, overnight construction is required along a segment of Montreal Road and a portion of Brittany Drive until approximately mid-May, from 7 pm to 5 am, in order to avoid major daytime traffic impacts. Construction is taking place 30 metres south of the intersection of Montreal Road and Cummings Avenue, extending westbound along Montreal Road, continuing approximately 30 metres north on Brittany Drive, and extending further west past the plaza at 548 Montreal Road. Construction noise is expected with the use of a hydrovac, excavator, backhoe and trucks. 

As part of Enbridge's gas pipeline replacement project, construction will be required along the length of Brittany Drive between St. Laurent and Montreal from April through June 2026. This will require night and weekend work on Montreal Road, as well as periodic lane reductions or closures along Brittany. Once the work begins along the full length of Brittany Drive, construction will be restricted to daytime hours Monday to Saturday. Access to area homes and businesses will be maintained. During the work period, local residents may experience traffic detours, sidewalk closures and construction noise. For details, visit enbridgegas.com/stlaurentreplacement, email [email protected] or for construction-related enquiries, email [email protected] or call 1-855-801-2303.

 

 

Enbridge Gas construction - Cummings Avenue - April to July

Enbridge Gas will be replacing natural gas pipelines along Cummings Avenue between Ogilvie Road and Montreal Road. This work is scheduled to take place from March to September 2026 and will include daytime and weekend work. The traffic management plan requires periodic lane reductions or closures along Cummings Avenue, between Montreal Road and Ogilvie Road. Access to area homes and businesses will be maintained. During this project, area residents may experience traffic detours, sidewalk closures and construction noise. For details, visit enbridgegas.com/stlaurentreplacement, email [email protected] or for construction-related enquiries, email [email protected] or call 1-855-801-2303.

 

 

Enbridge Gas construction - St. Laurent Boulevard between Sandridge and Brittany - April to September

Enbridge Gas is replacing a natural gas pipeline along St. Laurent Boulevard between Sandridge Road and Brittany Drive from April to September 2026. The next area of focus along St. Laurent will be from Brittany to Hemlock. Weekend and overnight work, from 7 pm to 6 am, will be required to avoid weekday daytime traffic and transit impacts. The traffic management plan requires periodic lane reductions or closures along St. Laurent. Access to area homes and businesses will be maintained. During this work period, area residents may experience traffic detours, sidewalk closures and construction noise related to hydrovac operations, backhoes and trucks. Future work along St. Laurent from Hemlock to Sandridge, will take place during the day. The timing of this work will be shared once those details are available. For project information, visit enbridgegas.com/stlaurentreplacement, email [email protected] or for construction-related enquiries, email [email protected] or call 1-855-801-2303.

 

 

Plant Your Place tree-planting programs - registration now open for citywide tree distribution; registration for priority areas opens April 8

The Plant Your Place! program returns with two ways to get a free tree:

  • City-Wide Tree Distribution: Open to any City of Ottawa resident. Pick up a free tree and plant it yourself. 16 species to choose from. Registration now open.
  • Full-Service Tree Planting: Available to residents in designated priority areas. Registration opens April 8. In Rideau-Rockcliffe, the designated inner urban priority area is Cummings-Cyrville.

For details and to register, visit www.plantyourplace.ca 

 



Ottawa Family Cinema presents Pokemon Detective Pikachu in 3D - April 11

Ottawa Family Cinema, located at 815 St. Laurent Boulevard, presents Pokemon Detective Pikachu in 3D on Saturday, April 11 at 2 pm. Bring your Pokemon cards and trade or get a new one at POKEMON trading tables! The trading card event starts at 1:30 pm. Doors open at 1:15 pm. For details and tickets, visit www.familycinema.ca.

 



Open Mic at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse - April 11
Bring your senses to be entertained or your talent to share at New Edinburgh’s open mic on April 11 from 7 to 10 pm at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue. Admission is free, but donations (to help pay for the new PA system) are appreciated. The kitchen bar will be open offering a variety of refreshments including alcoholic and non-alcohol options. Performers have two songs or about 8-10 minutes at the mic. Two microphones, a mixer and speakers are available. Performers can register at [email protected] or in person at 6 pm.  First come, first to fill the bill. Details: Facebook



Beechwood Avenue Public Realm - Survey open until April 12
What should Beechwood Avenue look like in the future? Now is the time to have your say. The Beechwood Avenue Public Realm Plan has entered its first phase of public consultation, and the City wants to hear from residents, businesses, and visitors about what changes and improvements they would like to see along this important corridor. The online public engagement initiative is now active and residents and businesses are encouraged to participate by providing feedback and completing a survey on Engage Ottawa. The deadline to submit feedback has been extended to April 10. 



St. Laurent Boulevard Fibre Network Installation - Restoration Work - mid-April to early June
The fibre network traffic duct installation project on St. Laurent Boulevard is complete. The contractor is returning to the site in mid- to late April to finalize the project. To accommodate the proposed works, various lane reductions, and delays are expected. Sidewalk closures along the west side of St. Laurent Boulevard are also expected. Pedestrians will be directed to use the adjacent sidewalk along the east side. Impacted residents and businesses will receive notices. 
  • What: The remaining construction will consist of removal and replacement of asphalt and new placement of concrete sidewalks where disturbances occurred during last years work.
  • Why: This work is being done to enhance communication links to existing traffic signals and increase communication capacity and efficiency to the City’s Traffic Signal System and Traffic Camera System Network.
  • When: The work is expected to begin in mid-April and be completed by early June 2026.
  • Where: The work will be conducted within the west sidewalk/boulevard between McArthur Avenue and Ogilvie Road, as well as at the east Transitway ramp across from the St. Laurent Shopping Centre.



de l’Église Street and Blake Street watermain and sewer integrated renewal - Comments welcome by April 14

Thank you to all residents who attended the open house on March 31 to learn more about the integrated watermain and sewer renewal project for de l’Église Street, from Montreal Road to McArthur Road, and Blake Street for 172 metres west from de l’Église Street. The information materials are now available for viewing at this link. Feedback is welcome by April 14 through this comment form. 

What: The project includes watermain and sewer replacements, along with full road reconstruction featuring new pavement, sidewalks, traffic-calming measures, and bicycle infrastructure.
Why: The objective of this project is to rehabilitate underground and roadway infrastructure that is nearing the end of its lifespan.
When: Construction is planned to start late spring/early summer 2027, subject to funding, and be completed by summer 2029.
Where:
  • de l’Église Street: Montreal Road to McArthur Avenue
  • Blake Street: de l’Église Street to 172 metres west of de l’Église Street

More information is available at ottawa.ca/delEgliseStreet.




Overbrook Community Association board meeting - April 14
Overbrook residents are invited to attend the next monthly meeting of the Overbrook Community Association on April 14 from 7 to 9 pm at the Overbrook Community Association, 33 Quill Street. New board members are welcome. The association is also seeking a treasurer. Interested in staying up to date on OCA initiatives? Please reach out to [email protected] or please fill out this form.
 



Banned Book Night - April 17
Alternative Learning Styles and Outlooks (ALSO) is hosting their 4th annual Banned Book Night on Friday, April 17, from 6 to 9 pm, at Heartwood house, 404 McArthur Avenue. Local authors will be reading from their favourite banned books. This year, Lady la Profeta will be performing. There will be finger foods and drinks, a fabulous silent auction, as well as a book booth set up by Octopus Books. This event will have ASL interpretation and is open to both the hearing and Deaf communities. Funds raised from ticket sales and the silent auction will directly benefit ALSO and the adults and families we serve in the Ottawa community. For details, please visit www.also-ottawa.org.




Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off event in Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward - April 19
The first of the City's nine Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off events this year takes place in Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward at the Ottawa Stadium, located at 300 Coventry Road, on April 19 from 8 am to 4 pm. For the most up-to-date schedule, and to see the list of acceptable items, please visit Ottawa.ca/HHW. Dispose of paint, medication, and batteries any day of the week - Check the Waste Explorer to find retailers near you who accept these items!  Please note that electronic waste is not accepted at the City's Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events. Residents can bring electronic waste to retailers by checking Ottawa.ca/WasteExplorer. Electronic waste drop-off events are also hosted by Junk That Funk. Residents can also bring electronic waste to the Trail Road Landfill Facility at no cost.  


5K Community Run in Support of Vanier Muséoparc - April 19

Join Ward 12 Councillor Stéphanie Plante for a fun-filled morning of running and music on April 19. Runners will participate in a 5KM race through Vanier, including the beautiful Beechwood Cemetery! This charity event helps support Muséoparc Vanier, with all proceeds going directly to the museum.

  • Location: Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, 300 Pères-Blancs Avenue
  • Duration: Approximately 2 hours, from 9 to 11:30 am

All ages welcome! Come run, walk, or simply enjoy the festive atmosphere while supporting a great cause! To register, please visit Eventbrite.



Porter's Island Bridge - construction resuming April 20

The City of Ottawa started the construction for the renewal of the St. Patrick Street Bridge & the Porter’s Island Bridge in mid-December 2024. For more information please visit ottawa.ca/StPatrickPorterIsland.
  • Why: As part of the renewal project, construction is resuming for the Porter’s Island Bridge on Island Lodge Road.
  • What: The work will include installation of waterproofing and new asphalt for stage 2 construction of Porter’s Island Bridge.
  • When: The work will occur between April 20 and early June 2026 subject to weather conditions.Where: The impact area for this work will be Porter’s Island Bridge and its approaches located on Island Lodge Road.
  • Traffic Impacts: A single alternating direction traffic lane will be available across the Porter’s Island Bridge. Westbound right-turn and eastbound left-turn movements onto the bridge from St. Patrick Street at the St. Patrick Street/Island Lodge Road/Cobourg Street intersection will be detoured.
  • Pedestrian and cycling access: Pedestrian access on Porter’s Island Bridge will be maintained. Cyclists are recommended to dismount and walk their bikes on the sidewalk.

 

 

Beechwood Cemetery Macoun Marsh Reopening - April 22

After three years of careful planning and restoration, Macoun Marsh is naturally reopening this spring. Everyone is welcome on Earth Day, April 22 at 1 pm, for a first look at the life returning to this unique wetland at Beechwood Cemetery. This revitalization was made possible through generous community donations, with support from the TD Friends of the Environment Grant and Rural Clean Water Program. Come celebrate Earth Day and witness the marsh stirring back to life. The event takes place at the Macoun Marsh, close to the St. Laurent entrance. For details, visit beechwoodottawa.ca.

 

 

Volunteer Week Celebration Breakfast - April 24

Volunteer Ottawa’s Volunteer Week Celebration is an annual gathering that brings together everyone involved in Ottawa’s non-profit, charitable, and volunteer sectors to celebrate the impact of volunteering and strengthen cross-sector connections. The 2026 edition, Connected Ottawa, marks an exciting collaboration with Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Rawlson King and will be hosted at Ottawa City Hall on April 24, from 7 am to 10 am. This event welcomes community leaders and advocates, non-profit and charity leaders, volunteer managers and coordinators, funders and corporate partners and municipal representatives and sector allies. Admission is free. Advance registration is required. 

 

 

Road closures - Arundel Avenue and Farnham Crescent - until April 24

The City of Ottawa has commenced construction on the new sewers, watermains and associated road rehabilitation work as part of the Jeffrey Avenue, Arundel Avenue, Farnham Crescent et al integrated renewal project. To facilitate the installation of the works, the City of Ottawa has approved the closure of portions of Arundel Avenue and Farnham Crescent as outlined below. Local access will be maintained for the affected roads noted above, notably Farnham Crescent, from the dead end to the cul-de-sac. No other access through the closure will be available.

What: A full road closure of a portion of Arundel Avenue and a portion of Farnham Crescent.
Why: The road closure is required for the safety of the residents and workers, as there is limited area to accommodate the open cut excavation and the necessary labour, materials and equipment.
When: Monday, March 16 to Friday, April 24, 2026.  The scheduled closures may be modified as needed, for example if weather affects the schedule, or if conditions change.
Where: Arundel Avenue, at the intersection of Farnham Crescent. Farnham Crescent, at the intersection of Arundel Avenue.Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the contractor, Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd., to complete the work.

Details: ottawa.ca/ArundelAvenue

 

 

Rockcliffe Park Spring Book Sale - April 25 & 26

Find your next read at the Rockcliffe Park Spring Book Sale on Saturday, April 25, from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, April 26, from 11 am to 5 pm, at the Rockcliffe Park Community Centre, 380 Springfield Road. More than 25,000 donated books will be available at bargain prices. Proceeds from the sale support the Rockcliffe Park library branch and the wider library system. More information is available at www.facebook.com/springbooksale.

 

Councillor Rawlson King's Park Cleanup Event - April 25
Councillor Rawlson King is hosting a Spring Cleanup Event on April 25 from 11 am to 1 pm at Overbrook Park, located at 33 Quill Street. Everyone is welcome to participate. Cleanup supplies and treats will be available. 


Tax Clinics in Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward

   

  • Need help filing your taxes? Ottawa-Vanier-Gloucester MP Mona Fortier and Ottawa-Vanier MPP Lucille Collard host free tax clinics on April 11, 18 and 25 from 9 am to 12 pm at 233 Montreal Road. Book a timeslot by calling 613-998-1860 or emailing [email protected].
  • The African, Caribbean & Black Wellness Resource Centre hosts free tax clinics every Saturday until April 25, from 10 am to 2 pm, at 610 Donald Street. No appointment needed. First come, first served. Please bring your documents. For details, please email [email protected].
  • The Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre at 815 St. Laurent Boulevard offers a free income tax clinic for Rideau-Rockcliffe residents (area codes K1K, K1M and some K1G) until April 30. Appointments are required and are being accepted at this link. For those with barriers to booking online, please call 613-745-0073, ext. 180. For details, please visit Facebook.


Hydro Ottawa utility work - Vedette Way in Wateridge Village - starting early May
Hydro Ottawa is planning to install a new concrete-encased duct structure and concrete ducts to provide servicing to a new residential development on a portion of Vedette Way at Mikinak Road from approximately May 4 to 22. 



St. Laurent Pipeline Replacement Project - Sandridge Road - May to July

Enbridge Gas is replacing approximately 14.4 km of their natural gas distribution network in the City of Ottawa to ensure the safety and reliability of their pipeline infrastructure. Known as the St. Laurent Pipeline Replacement Project, the 2026 scope of this project will include work in the Rockcliffe Park community. This work will take place from May to July 2026 along Sandridge Road, between St. Laurent Boulevard and Hillsdale Road. Residents may see construction crews doing some preliminary work, such as staking out property lines and digging temporary holes to safely identify utility infrastructure located in the municipal right-of-way. This preliminary work will continue for the next few weeks. Advance notice of construction, which is expected to begin in early May, will be provided to area residents.

City of Ottawa News, Events and Engagement Opportunities 

Street Sweeping Operations - now underway

Citywide street sweeping has begun. Street sweeping operations are an essential part of cleaning up the transportation network, and our Maintenance Quality Standards (MQS) require us to complete them by May 31. Street sweeping typically begins as early as the weather will allow and occurs during both daytime and nighttime shifts. But when the overnight temperature drops below zero, operations must be paused as the water we use on the road can form into ice, creating dangerous conditions. City-wide street sweeping is done in phases: 

  • Sidewalks, bus stop pads and medians are cleaned first by a variety of methods using sidewalk sweepers, leaf blowers, flusher trucks and hand brooms.
  • A sidewalk sweeper will work in the area first, pushing grit, debris and dust onto the roadway. A vacuum sweeper or mechanical sweeper truck then picks up the majority of grit, debris, small particles and dust removing it from the road.
  • This operation might be repeated several times to ensure a clean surface. If vehicles are parked on the street, the unswept area is noted, and crews will return to sweep that portion at a later date.

Street sweeping in concentrated areas: In urban neighbourhoods that support continuous on-street parking year-round, staff complete concentrated street sweeping, which is an important and necessary requirement in the urban neighbourhoods to efficiently move through the streets. Unlike citywide street sweeping operations, parking restrictions are in effect in neighbourhoods where concentrated street sweeping is underway. Residents are required to move their cars to allow street sweeping operations to be completed, and signage will be posted to alert residents when these operations are scheduled to take place. Concentrated street sweeping operations will begin on April 6 and weather permitting, are expected to be completed on April 15. Street sweeping operations may run at any time. For details, please visit ottawa.ca.

 

 

Learning With T1D diabetes - Community Workshop April 11

Join Diabetes Hope Foundation, T1D Included, and uOttawa Team Diabetes for a FREE informative and empowering workshop exploring your rights as a student living with type 1 diabetes in high school and post-secondary education. The Learning with T1D: Taking Charge of Your Education workshop takes place April 11, from 1 to 4 pm at Colonel By Secondary School, 2381 Ogilvie Road. For details and to register please visit this link. More information is available on Facebook and Instagram.

Ecology Ottawa 2026 Eco Awards - Nominations welcome by April 13

Ecology Ottawa is inviting nominations for its 2026 Eco Awards. These awards were created to highlight the people, places, plants, trees, and animals of Ottawa that inspire us, bring the community together, and enrich our ecosystem. Your nominee could be a neighbour, teacher, scientist, activist, artist, innovator, policy maker, community or religious leader, or youth - or even places, plants, trees, and animals of Ottawa that you cherish and need our protection. Please submit nominations before April 13.



Busting Out Ottawa Dragon Boat Information Event - April 14

Busting Out Ottawa is seeking new members! Ottawa’s only breast cancer paddling Dragon Boat team would love for you to join them! No paddling experience? No problem! Their coaches will teach you the proper technique, and if you decide to race with the team, they will have you ready for the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival in June. The team is hosting a Membership Information Event on April 14, from 6 to 8 pm at Tom Brown Arena, 141 Bayview Station Road. If you have ever received a breast cancer diagnosis, you are invited to participate! The team will share information about the club, the sport of dragon boating, and the many benefits of participating. You’ll also have the chance to meet some of their members and hear their inspiring stories about why they paddle! Please RSVP to [email protected]. For more details, visit www.bustingout.ca. 



Council on Aging Spring Luncheon - April 17
The Council on Aging of Ottawa hosts its annual Spring Luncheon on Friday, April 17 at the Infinity Conference Centre, 2901 Gibford Dr. The keynote speaker, Dr. Catherine Donnelly, will present “Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities: Reimagining Aging in Place Through Community.” The reception begins at 11 am. The three-course luncheon gets underway at noon and the presentation begins at 1 pm. For details and to register, please visit coaottawa.ca.



Ontario Launches 2026‑2027 Francophone Community Grants Program - Open until April 23

The Ontario government is continuing to support the province’s vibrant Francophone communities with the launch of the 2026–2027 Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP). Through the FCGP, Ontario is protecting the cultural and economic vitality of the Francophone community by funding initiatives that improve access to French‑language services, strengthen organizational capacity and promote Francophone culture. Applications must be submitted through the Transfer Payment Ontario portal by Thursday, April 23, 2026, before 5 pm (ET). For more information, please visit news.ontario.ca.

 


Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant - info webinars April 23; application deadline is May 7


The Ontario government is investing $2.25 million to protect, strengthen and expand access to inclusive, barrier free community spaces across the province. Ontario has opened applications for the second round of the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant, which awards up to $60,000 for small capital projects that improve accessibility and support active, healthy lifestyles for people with disabilities and older adults. The EASE Grant program is open to Indigenous communities and incorporated not-for-profit organizations and municipalities. The deadline to apply is May 7 at 5 pm.  Four English- and French-language information webinars will take place April 23. For details and to apply or to register for an information session, please visit ontario.ca.



The Lonely Mitten Project - Donate unmatched mittens and gloves before April 30
    
If you lament throwing out unmatched mittens during spring cleaning, donate them to the Lonely Mitten Project before April 30. Bring your lonely mittens and gloves to designated collection sites across Ottawa and reach out to your local schools and businesses for their lost and found items. The Ottawa South Eco-Action Network and Eco West Enders are also looking for volunteers! For details and your nearest collection site, visit www.osean.org/waste-diversion. Sign up to volunteer at this form, or email at [email protected].


Commemorative Naming nominations - spring intake period open until May 1
The City of Ottawa is now accepting spring nominations for the commemorative naming of municipal assets, including new streets, minor indoor and outdoor assets, major facilities and parks. This is your chance to honour the people, histories, and legacies that have shaped Ottawa’s community. The nomination period runs until May 1. For details and to apply, visit ottawa.ca.

Citywide Sports leagues - Registration open until May 1

Registration is open until May 1 for the City's sports leagues in beach volleyball, basketball, soccer or pickleball. You can create or join a team. For details and to register, please visit ottawa.ca.


Registration for the Spring Cleaning the Capital program open until May 4

Registration for the Cleaning the Capital Spring campaign is now open, with litter cleanup projects taking place across our city between April 15 and May 31. The online registration form is available on the Cleaning the Capital webpage. Participants can choose to clean public spaces such as parks and greenspaces, roadsides, shorelines, or even areas around bus stops. Cleanup kits, which include nitrile gloves and garbage bags, will be made available for pickup by registrants between April 2 and May 15 at fourteen City of Ottawa facilities across the city.    


Community Greening and Gardening - application intake period open until May 5
Interested in community gardening, pollinator planting or greening initiatives in your neighbourhood? Apply to start or expand a community-led greening initiative or gardening project. The intake for new or expanded projects on City property is open until May 5. Details: ottawa.ca

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