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Latest episodes

What happens behind the ballot box?

August 31, 2026 · 19 min

When most people think about elections, they think about candidates, campaigns and Voting Day. But have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes to make an election possible? On the latest episode of OttaTalk, Ottawa City Clerk…
How can we Party Safer, Ottawa?

July 30, 2026 · 25 min

Today, we sit down with Ottawa Public Health to talk about partying safely – and why it’s so important. Whether you’re dancing at the club or grilling at a backyard bash, look out for yourself and others. On the latest episode of…
How are you protecting your family from fire?

June 26, 2026 · 16 min

Today, we are going on a home inspection with Ottawa Fire Services. Together, we’ll go from room to room looking for fire hazards and sharing safety tips. Today’s host is Shirley. On the latest episode of OttaTalk, we speak with Fire…
What are we watching tonight, Ottawa?

May 19, 2026 · 25 min

Today, we are going to the movies. Or, more specifically, the movies are coming to Ottawa – along with television, commercials and other productions filmed right here in our city. Today’s hosts are Mike and Erin. On the latest episode of…
Is there going to be a flood this spring?

March 31, 2026 · 26 min

It's time to launch Season 2 of the City of Ottawa’s official podcast and we OttaTalk about the City’s Spring Freshet Taskforce. What’s a freshet? It’s the annual spring snowmelt and rainfall that flows into rivers and creeks, raising…

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Was Ottawa in 1826 just like the Wild West?

February 27, 2026 · 17 min

In case you haven’t heard, Ottawa is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. This got us to thinking that we OttaTalk about what Ottawa was like in 1826 when it was founded as Bytown. City Archivist Paul Henry will tell us stories…
What's new at my recreation centre?

January 19, 2026 · 26 min

Looking to stay or get fit with activities that are affordable within your budget? On the newest episode of the City’s official podcast, we OttaTalk about the City’s new My Rec Pass. Listen now: Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube Today, we’ll…
When is my bus coming?

December 19, 2025 · 42 min

Attention all transit nerds! In the latest episode of the City’s official podcast series, we OttaTalk about the Transit Operations Control Centre (TOCC). This is the communications nerve centre between rail and bus operations, Para Transpo…
When is my plow coming?

November 28, 2025 · 23 min

If you have ever looked out your window and wondered, “when is my plow coming?” you’re not alone. On the newest episode of the City’s official podcast, we OttaTalk about how the City responds when the snow starts to fall. Today’s guest is…
How much is all this going to cost?

October 15, 2025 · 40 min

It’s budget season at the City of Ottawa. Actually, it’s always budget season. To find out what we mean, tune in to the eighth episode of the City’s official podcast series where we OttaTalk about the budget process. How is it created? How…
What has the Zoning By-law ever done for me, anyway?

September 23, 2025 · 22 min

Welcome to the seventh episode of OttaTalk, the City of Ottawa’s official podcast. Today, we OttaTalk about the new Zoning By-law, what it is, how it works, and how it will lead to more affordable housing choices in Ottawa. Today’s hosts…
How can we resolve homelessness?

August 21, 2025 · 28 min

Welcome to our sixth episode, where today we OttaTalk about about people experiencing homelessness. Who are they and what is being done to help them? We’ll talk with Kale Brown, Director of Housing and Homelessness at the City of Ottawa…

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About the show

This is OttaTalk, the official City of Ottawa podcast series where City staff and residents discuss City programs, projects and initiatives. We’ll cover topics that affect your everyday life. Things like emergency services, garbage collection and nightlife in Ottawa. Why do we have a three-item garbage limit? What’s a typical day like for an Ottawa Paramedic? What does a Nightlife Commissioner do? We have the questions and the answers on OttaTalk. For now, you can look for us to post a new episode each month.