Ottawa schedule for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Some services will be operating on different schedules in recognition of Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Because the day falls on a weekend this year, some services will be impacted on Monday, Oct. 2.

Client Service Centre:

• The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters only on Monday, Oct. 2. Visit ottawa.ca/311 for more information.
• All services at Ottawa City Hall (110 Laurier Avenue West), Ben Franklin Place (101 Centrepointe Drive), Kanata (580 Terry Fox Drive), Orleans (255 Centrum Boulevard) and the City’s Provincial Offences Court at 100 Constellation Drive will be closed.
• The Business Licensing Centre at 735 Industrial Avenue will be closed.
• The City of Ottawa Spay and Neuter clinic at 26 Concourse Gate will be closed.

 

Green bin, recycling and garbage collection:

• There will be no impacts to green bin, recycling or garbage collection.
• The Trail Waste Facility will be open on Monday, Oct. 2 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

Parking:

• All City parking regulations apply.

 

Transit Services:

• There are no changes to scheduled service on Saturday, September 30 or Monday, Oct. 2.
• OC Transpo Customer Service (613-560-5000) will be open regular business hours throughout the weekend, including Saturday, Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday, Oct.2 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• OC Transpo’s Customer Service Centre located at the Rideau Centre will be open regular business hours on Saturday, Sept. 30 and Monday, Oct. 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• All other OC Transpo Customer Service Centres remain closed.
• The OC Transpo Lost and Found at Heartwood House will be closed on Monday, Oct. 2.

 

Para Transpo:

Para Transpo service will operate regular service both days.

For more information on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation transit service, visit octranspo.com.

Recreation and cultural services:

• Indoor pools, arenas, as well as recreation and community centres will be open, with some operating on a modified schedule. Check the facility’s pages on ottawa.ca for schedule changes.
• Some regular public swims may be cancelled on short notice due to a shortage of lifeguards. It’s recommended you confirm by checking with the facility before leaving home.

 

Municipal child care services

• All municipal child care centres will be closed on Monday, Oct. 2.

 

Library Services:

Seven Ottawa Public Library branches will be open on Saturday, September 30 to provide an opportunity for members of the public to learn more about the history and impact of residential schools on Indigenous people and communities.

The following OPL branches will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Beaverbrook, 2500 Campeau
• Cumberland, 1599 Tenth Line
• Greenboro, 363 Lorry Greenberg
• Nepean Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe
• Main, 120 Metcalfe
• Ruth E Dickinson, 100 Malvern
• St Laurent, 515 Côté

 

More details are available on the Ottawa Public Library website.