Today marks the 1 Year Anniversary of the opening of O-Train Lines 2 and 4.

Have your say on OC Transpo’s 2026–2029 Accessibility Plan. Take part in public consultations virtually or in-person or complete the accessible survey. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aSERTH

The City of Ottawa is inviting community groups to submit project proposals under the Community-led Greening Initiatives and Gardening Program. This program allows communities to create or expand gardens and greening projects on City land. glengower.ca/information/...

Interesting data from Edmonton

What transit lines are opening in North America in 2026? 🚇 Metro in LA, Montréal, Monterrey 🚈 Light rail in Ottawa, St Louis, Seattle, Toronto 🚋 Streetcar in Kansas City, Orange County 🚌 Bus improvements in Atlanta, Salt Lake, San Bernardino & more It's on The Transport Politic's annual roundup ⏬

Always a good reminder

Results from Ottawa Police impaired driving enforcement during the holiday season.

Update: School drop-off and pick-up times in Stittsville glengower.ca/information/...

January 2026: Multicultural & Human Rights Calendar glengower.ca/events/janua...

From @hydroottawa.bsky.social: Top 5 most common causes of power outages in 2025 glengower.ca/information/...

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Now reading! Really interesting so far. Just made it through the 1974 election. The country was dealing with 10% inflation, yikes.

It’s been a milestone year for the O-Train Extension Project. From the launch of Lines 2 and 4 to positive construction progress in the east, our latest blog looks back at the highlights and what’s ahead. 👉 Read the full Year in Review: www.octranspo.com/en/news/arti...

I get a lot of crazy looks when I say self-driving cars are designed for lawbreaking. But it’s 100% true.

“In simple terms: a heavier car offers diminishing safety benefits to the person inside it, while imposing rapidly increasing risk on everyone else.” (Graph from The Economist)

E-cargo bikes sound pretty amazing in this new UK study: "Parents’ and children’s enjoyment, curiosity, and sense of adventure encouraged additional travel, transforming routine journeys into playful and memorable family experiences." doi.org/10.1016/j.tb...

Wrapping up this year’s @theglobeandmail.com holiday crossword with 12 clues left. So close! ✏️🧐

ICYMI: Transit is free on New Year’s Eve starting at 6 pm so everyone can get to and from celebrations safely. Details 👉https://ow.ly/hAni50XQlEK

Being able to bring Anna to Ottawa was a highlight of my year and it's so wonderful to see that it has had this kind of lasting impact at city hall ❤️. Recommendation seconded!

A big welcome to Sanaa and Charaf who have just opened a new coffee shop on Stittsville Main Street called Cafe Vanille. Lots of sweet and savory treats plus coffee, lattes, and more. A bright and cozy space inside. ☕️

Five books about cities that I read in 2025. 🧵 1/

“Car bloat”—increasingly oversized automobiles—worsens road safety, affordability and the environment. Here are some of the stories I wrote in 2025 examining the trend and proposing solutions. 🧵 In @vox.com, I likened car bloat to secondhand smoke (which helped bring down the US tobacco industry).

Such a lovely story ottawacitizen.com/news/uber-to...

Afternoon update from Ottawa's Public Works department.

Heads up, Ottawa. Strong winds are expected today, which could lead to power outages. Ensure your devices are charged and you're prepared. Safety first: Downed power lines are extremely dangerous. If you see one, stay at least 10 metres away and call 911 immediately, followed by us at 613-738-0188.

In 2025, King Charles and Queen Camilla admired radishes and asparagus at a farmer's market in Ottawa.

2025 was a year full of surprise and delight in Canadian politics.

It is mostly in southern Ontario! The plows are out. Thankfully. We are sheltering indoors!

Looks like the worst of the freezing rain has passed through. Major roads are mostly clear. Local/residential roads are icy. No power outages on the Hydro Ottawa map.

➡️Be careful entering and exiting the bus. ➡️Take your time and keep an eye out for slippery surfaces on train platforms. (2/2)

🌧️️Freezing rain continues to fall this morning. Buses, Lines 1,2,4 and #ParaTranspo will operate according to conditions for safety. Stay safe, plan ahead, and allow extra time for your travels: plan.octranspo.com/p...#ParaTranspo @transit.app and remember... (1/2)

Environment Canada has issued A Special Weather Statement for Ottawa. A potent cold front will create strong winds that combined with ice buildup could cause damage and utility outages. Be prepared. #ONStorm

According to the team at Environment Canada there's going to be freezing rain, *check notes* ...and more freezing rain, and then some snow. Here's what you need to know: 🧵 1/3

We got home about 9:30pm and the freezing rain was just starting. Glad we got home when we did - the rain was accumulating quickly on our windshield and intersections were icy. Seriously, stay off the roads if you can.

From Ottawa’s GM of Parks & Recreation

Update from City staff in preparations for the ice storm.

🎉 New Year’s Eve plans? Ride for free after 6 pm on December 31, with free service running until 4 am on January 1, courtesy of Madd Ottawa and Area & Safer Roads Ottawa. Celebrate responsibly and get home safely! Plan your trip with our Travel Planner or the @TransitApp. 1/2

Hydro Ottawa is sharing this information ahead of the potential ice storm on Sunday evening.

Plan ahead & stay safe - significant freezing rain on the way.

A cold and beautiful day in the Greenbelt. Perfect for cross country skiing.

⚠️ Weather Alert: Freezing rain is forecast for Ottawa starting tomorrow night through Monday. Ice buildup can cause outages. Our crews are ready to respond!⚡️ Be prepared:🔋Charge devices 🔦Check emergency kits ⚠️Stay informed #OttNews #HydroOttawa

With a high of just -14.5°C, yesterday was #Ottawa's coldest day in more than 2 years, since Feb 4th, 2023. #YowWx #OttWeather #OttNews

Here we go again. A Special Weather Statement has just been issued for Ottawa for Freezing Rain late Sunday into Monday. #ONStorm

Here we go @theglobeandmail.com

Any recommendations for a good external hard drive? I use a Mac and I have about ~20 years of photos and videos and files that I want to transfer over from an older drive. Any types or brands that you would recommend - or not recommend?

A chance to meet Adam Sandler inspired Tysen to raise more than $1-million for Make-A-Wish. Tysen was a life-long Stittsville resident. stittsvillecentral.ca/how-meeting-...

Many incredible photos in this collection.

Internet router under extreme strain. Eight teenagers and young adults in the house. 😬🎄🛜🎮🎧

Thank you to everyone who is working on on Christmas Day to keep things safe & running on Christmas Day: OC Transpo staff, first responders, hospital workers, Ottawa Hydro, snow plow operators, airport and train station staff, and so many more. 🙏🎄

🎄 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Today: 🎅 Buses run on a Sunday schedule 🎅 O-Train Lines 1, 2 & 4 run on a Sunday schedule 🎅 Shopper Route 304 is not operating Holiday service continues until Jan 3! https://ow.ly/vxpj50XO7tB