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Capital RibFest Cancelled for 2025 Due to City Hall Construction
Cancelling over paving stones. For rib lovers, it’s disheartening.
20 hours ago


Island Park Drive Moves One Step Closer to Heritage Designation
Ottawa Build Heritage Committee is moving forward plans to preserve the unique character of Island Park Drive.
2 days ago


Why All Eyes Should Be on the Matthew Perry House
If left under-resourced, it risks becoming another example of good intentions undone.
3 days ago


Exploring Active Community Consultations in Ottawa as of July 2025
2026 Budget, 10-Year Housing and Homeless Plan, Solid Waste, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Consultations Underway.
6 days ago


Tips for your July Garden
Keep your garden fresh and colourful through the hot months with these tips
Jul 2


Island Park Drive Canada Day Flag Update
On Canada Day 132 Canadian flags flew on Island Park Drive.
Jul 2


Champlain Park Chosen as Pilot Site for Alcohol Consumption Trial
Starting July 1, 2025 residents will be allowed to consume alcohol between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. in Champlain Park.
Jun 30


Bill 10 holding landlords accountable for drug related activities
Bill gets pushback from social housing providers and not-for-profits.
Jun 30


Ottawa's 'disjointed' supportive housing system falling short, new Audit report says
Supportive housing shortfalls raise concerns about Matthew Perry House.
Jun 30


IPCA Winter 2025 Newsletter
IPCA Winter 2025 newsletter has been posted. You can read it here .
Mar 3


Alexandra Bridge is shortlisted for replacement.
On October 1, three shortlisted design concepts—Echo, Rendez vous, and Motion—were presented to the National Capital Commission (NCC)...
Jan 29


Updated Historical Facts about IPD
Document with historical facts about IPD has been updated. You can view the document here .
Dec 21, 2024


Overnight Road Closure: Kichi Zìbì Mìkan from Carling Avenue to IPD
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, the Kichi Zìbì Mìkan will be closed in both directions overnight from Carling Avenue to Island Park Drive. Learn More.
Dec 1, 2024


IPCA Summer 2024 Newsletter
IPCA summer 2024 newsletter has been released. You can read it here.
Aug 1, 2024


Song about Island Park Drive
Local Ottawa group The Joynt has immortalized IPD in one of their latest songs called "Island Park Drive". Listen to the song and look at the video here.
Jun 25, 2024


IPCA April 2024 Newsletter
IPCA April 2024 newsletter has been released. You can read it here.
Apr 15, 2024
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