July 2025 Newsletter – Votre mise à jour communautaire juillet 2025

• July Community Update Video
• Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
• 2025 Fall Recreation Guide
• Rain Ready Webinars
• Orléans Farmers Market
• Cumberland Market
• Heart of Orléans BIA Market
• OPWHL Registration
• North American Festival of Wales

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The City of Ottawa is reviewing its Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan and is seeking your input.
What safety and well-being issues matter most to you or your community?

We invite you to share your thoughts through our online survey, available until August 19, 2025.
To learn more about the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan priorities and stay informed, visit and subscribe to the Engage Ottawa page.

For questions or feedback, please contact: CSWB/SBEC@ottawa.ca

You can now browse and wishlist exciting activities at recreation centers across the city.

Registration for swimming lessons opens August 12. All other program registrations open August 14.

Learn more: https://shorturl.at/lNTlj

Thursday, August 14th | 7 PM

Want to create a beautiful, eco-friendly rain garden but don’t know where to start? This webinar will guide you through every step — from choosing a location and testing your soil to selecting plants and building your garden. Perfect for beginners, no green thumb required!

Secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/planning-and-planting-a-rain-garden-tickets-1530326480699?aff=oddtdtcreator

Permeable Pavement: Ask an Expert

Wednesday, August 27th | 7 PM

Got questions about permeable pavement? Join landscape expert Lindsey Best as she answers FAQs about costs, performance, maintenance, and what works best in our Canadian climate. Stick around for a live Q&A!

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/permeable-pavement-ask-an-expert-tickets-1530345507609?aff=oddtdtcreator

On the first Sunday of the month from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM at 290 Centrum Blvd you’ll find the Heart of Orléans Market! 

Support amazing local vendors, enjoy fresh produce, handmade goods, delicious treats, and connect with our vibrant community. It’s a perfect way to spend your Sunday morning!

Let’s come together to celebrate local and keep the heart of Orléans thriving!