Community News

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.

Jul 4, 2025

Tips for your July Garden

Keep your garden fresh and colourful through the hot months with these tips

Jul 2, 2025

Island Park Drive Canada Day Flag Update

On Canada Day 132 Canadian flags flew on Island Park Drive.

Jul 2, 2025

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, 2025

Bill 10 holding landlords accountable for drug related activities

Bill gets pushback from social housing providers and not-for-profits.

Jun 30, 2025

Ottawa's 'disjointed' supportive housing system falling short, new Audit report says

Supportive housing shortfalls raise concerns about Matthew Perry House.

Jun 30, 2025

IPCA Winter 2025 Newsletter

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

Mar 3, 2025

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, 2025

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.

Jul 31, 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 24, 2024