This morning I joined the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa to mark Black History Month. It was great to see so many people come together and to hear from the speakers who shared their experiences so openly. Thank you to Clarissa Arthur and to everyone who took the mic.

Today is Ash Wednesday. For many across Beacon Hill–Cyrville and beyond, it marks the beginning of Lent, a season rooted in reflection, discipline, and renewal. It is a quiet but powerful reminder that growth often begins with humility.

🥇🇨🇦 Olympic Gold. Again. 🇨🇦🥇 Isabelle Weidemann (The Diesel), Valérie Maltais and Ivanie Blondin have once again captured Olympic gold in the women’s team pursuit at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Six powerful, flawless laps. Perfect synchronization. Pure grit. 🇨🇦

Happy Lunar New Year! 🐎 As we welcome the Year of the Horse in 2026, I want to extend my warmest wishes to everyone in our community celebrating. May the year ahead bring you good health, happiness, prosperity, and new opportunities.

Thank you, Beacon Hill–Cyrville. ⛸️ Family Skate Day was a tremendous success because of you. Full rink, hot chocolate and coffee in hand, smiles everywhere. Moments like this remind us that Beacon Hill–Cyrville is a community that shows up for one another.

Today’s the day. 🇨🇦 At 10:00 a.m. (EST), Isabelle Weidemann hits the ice in the Women’s Team Pursuit Quarterfinals at Milano–Cortina 2026. Let’s pack the (virtual) stands and show our support. 🇨🇦 GO CANADA GO 🇨🇦 Go Isabelle!

Wishing everyone a very Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ Today is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate kindness, friendship, family, and the connections that make our community stronger every day. I hope your day is filled with warmth and appreciation.

At 10:30 AM (EST), Isabelle Weidemann hits the ice in the Women’s 5000m at Milano–Cortina 2026. The Ottawa Sports Pages will be sharing profiles, previews, recaps, to help you keep up with their journeys: buff.ly/G82xcRK Let’s rally behind every one of them. 🇨🇦

Tomorrow’s the day! 🇨🇦🔥 At 10:30 AM (EST) on February 12, Isabelle Weidemann hits the ice in the Women’s 5000m at Milano–Cortina 2026. Ottawa’s own continues to represent Canada with determination, grit, and world-class talent. Go Isabelle Go! 🍁 Go Canada Go! 🇨🇦

📅 February 11 is 211 Day. Today, the 211 and United Way Centraide networks across North America are celebrating the incredible impact of 211 in communities. Whether it’s helping navigate social services, finding mental health support, or connecting to local resources, 211 is here for it all.

⛸️❄️ FAMILY DAY IS HAPPENING ON THE ICE! ❄️⛸️ Get ready for FAMILY DAY — MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16! 🎉 That’s right — MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 is your day to lace up and celebrate together! 📅 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 🕧 12:30–2:00 PM 📍 Richcraft Sensplex 🎟️ FREE event!

Cybersecurity and digital resilience are increasingly central to Canada’s national security and economic future. Today’s announcement marks an important step forward.

🚨 Happening TONIGHT! 🚨 🌸 Spring Swimming Registration Opens Today 🌸 🕘 February 10 at 9 pm Get ready to make a splash! 🏊‍♂️ Spots fill fast, so be prepared: Sign in or create your account at register.ottawa.ca Check your family info and payment details Build your wish list (and add backup options!)

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It’s National Pizza Day, and yes, we’re going there. 🍕 Whether you’re a classic pepperoni loyalist or living your best Hawaiian-pizza life, today is the perfect excuse to grab a slice (or three) and support one of our great local pizzerias while you’re at it. Happy National Pizza Day! 🍍🔥

Nothing screams Ottawa like voluntarily going outside to look at ice, warm up at a campfire, and eat a Beavertail in February. Rien ne caractérise mieux Ottawa que de sortir volontairement pour regarder la glace, se réchauffer autour d'un feu de camp et manger une queue de castor en février.

OC Transpo says there are currently 20 LRVs available for service, with 39 out of service. Work continues to replace worn CBAs (two axles per day), while other maintenance needs are ongoing. OC Transpo believes 20 available trains is stable for now, hopes to reintroduce more ASAP, no timeline yet.

Plan your travels before heading out! For all the latest ongoing and upcoming #OttTraffic impacts across #OttCity, check out: https://bit.ly/3IzKLY1

It looks like Mother Nature is headed to the Olympics and going for a gold medal in the Winter Storm event. Will she stand on the podium or miss it by just .26 centimetres? Only you, Ottawa, can be the judge.

I appreciated the opportunity to attend the recent community consultation with the Ottawa Police Service as they look ahead to a revitalized approach to community policing and the District Model.

Beacon Hill’s own Isabelle Weidemann is headed back to the Olympic stage. The three-time Olympic medallist will compete in her third Olympic Games in Milan–Cortina, bringing experience, speed, and leadership to the women’s 3,000 m, 5,000 m, and team pursuit.

Le Caucus des maires des grandes villes aura lieu à Ottawa pour discuter des enjeux communs dans les larges centres urbains du Canada, comme les infrastructures locales, le logement, la sécurité publique + la résilience économique. Surveillez notre compte pour voir les dernières nouvelles. #munican

The Big City Mayors' Caucus is gathering in Ottawa to discuss issues affecting Canada’s largest urban centres—like local infrastructure, housing, public safety and economic resilience. Watch this space for updates. #CDNMuni #cdnpoli

☀️ Summer planning starts NOW! ☀️ It might be February ❄️, but summer fun is officially on the way! City of Ottawa summer camps are now LIVE to view online as of today (Feb 3)! 👀 Browse camps ⭐ Save your favourites to your wishlist 🗓️ Be ready when registration opens Thursday, February 26 at 9 pm

🌱🐿️ Wiarton Willie has spoken! An early spring is on the way 🌷 Our snow removal teams are cheering the loudest right now 🙌❄️➡️🌞 A huge thank you to them for the incredible work they do to keep our community moving, no matter the forecast.

💬 Help shape how the City connects with residents. The City of Ottawa is updating its Public Engagement Strategy to better reflect today’s realities and community needs. Review the proposed changes and share your thoughts through the public survey: 👉 buff.ly/5oInAkH

🌱 Become a Waste Reduction Champion! 🌱 Live in an apartment or condo and want to make a difference where you live? Volunteer as a Waste Reduction Champion and help your neighbours reduce waste, recycle better, and compost more.

❄️ Headed to Winterlude? Ride the Sno-Bus for FREE! 🚌❄️ Skip the parking and hop on the free Sno-Bus to get to the Winterlude fun across Ottawa–Gatineau! Shuttle loops run every Winterlude weekend and stop near top sites like the ByWard Market, Confederation Park, and Jacques-Cartier Park.

It’s been so important to connect with @algonquincollege. Students are #collegeward essential: the choices we make rest with them. Thanks Algonquin Student Association for organizing the first ever Town Hall tonight! Big thanks to Chairs of Planning, Transit and Public Works for taking the hot seat.

City council is underway. Mayor @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social talks ‘ Heated Rivalry ‘ ( the series, not council 😝 )in an opening speech. Hope season 2 is shot in @en.ottawa.ca !

Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. We remember the six million Jewish lives taken during the Holocaust.

Spring is coming… and so are new activities! 🌷 Spring activities are online today — Tuesday, January 27 👀✨ Start planning your favourites! 🏊 Spring swimming activities open for registration on February 10 at 9 pm 🎨🤸 All other spring activities open on February 12 at 9 pm

Calling Ottawa artists and creators 👋 To mark Ottawa’s 200th anniversary in 2026, the City of Ottawa is launching the Ottawa 200 Artist/Creator Fund. The fund supports creative projects that explore the people, stories, lands, and legacies that shape our city — all under the theme Celebrate Together

🩺 Learn how cancer screening can save lives Join a free French-language information session on cancer prevention and early detection. Because when it comes to your health, knowledge is power. 📅 Monday, January 26 🕕 6:00–7:30 p.m. 📍 Centre Aline Chrétien 2225 Mer-Bleue Road, Orléans, Ontario

🚨 Daytime Parking Ban – Jan 26 Heavy snowfall expected. Parking ban in effect 10 am–7 pm. Please remove vehicles from the street to allow snow clearing.

Really enjoyed attending the BPAPM Case Competition at Carleton today. Student teams delivered creative, thoughtful solutions to Bank Street congestion and tackled real municipal challenges head-on. ☕💡 #OttCity #CarletonU

❄️ Extreme cold is expected this weekend. With wind chills near -35°C, even short exposure can be dangerous. Please dress warmly, limit time outdoors, and check in on family, friends, neighbours, and anyone who may be more vulnerable.

🧠 Trivia Night is coming soon to Beacon Hill–Cyrville This morning, we met with our friends from the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre for a productive planning session, and things are taking shape.

I had the opportunity to attend the official launch of Ottawa 200, marking the beginning of a milestone year as our city prepares to celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2026.

March Break Camps – Registration Opens Tonight, January 20! ⏰ March Break is coming, and registration for March Break camps opens tonight at 9 pm. A variety of camps and programs are available for children and youth aged 4 to 14, with options offered in English and French.

Public Consultations Open for OC Transpo’s 2026–2029 Accessibility Plan Beginning in January 2026, the City of Ottawa is inviting residents to help shape OC Transpo’s next Accessibility Plan, developed in consultation with persons with disabilities under the Accessible Canada Act.

❄️ Winter Helmet Safety ⛑️ Heading out for winter fun like skating, skiing, or sledding? Wearing a properly fitted helmet designed for your activity can help reduce the risk of serious head injuries.

The best housing decisions are grounded in practical, on-the-ground insight.

Always a great day when community, kids, and a little hockey magic come together. So glad to welcome youth from the Boys and Girls Club to the Rink of Dreams with our friends from the Ottawa Senators.

Ottawa woke up to approximately 20 to 25 centimetres this morning. Snowmageddon, Snowpocalypse, Snowpalooza—however you call it, that's a lot of snow! Our Roads and Parking services team has been out non-stop for days (and nights!) and you better believe there's no stopping them.

After noticing a truck parked on Shefford Road for a few days, I asked Ottawa Police to investigate. Officers are on site, and the truck should be removed shortly.

Who loves a snow day more than kids? The Roads and Parking Services team, that's who! Days like this fuel their passion and this weather event is shaping up to be a big one! The snow is expected to intensify through the day with a total of 15 to 25 centimetres possible.

Great having the opportunity to accompany my colleague, David Hill, to the Officer’s Hall. Spaces like this are rich with history and reflection.

Stopped by La Bonita and let me tell you — this place delivers. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warmth, colour, and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. The food, the story, the people behind it — it all comes together in a way that feels genuinely special.