Spotted at Chapman Mills Conservation Area: We're not sure if Mary is the artist, or the subject, but either way, #rockart is fun. #Barrhaven #MyBarrhaven

#WestNile infected #mosquitoes have been confirmed in the Ottawa area, so here are a few ways you can help protect yourselves from the biting-buggers. ow.ly/ycfy50SKgUK #Summer #Barrhaven #Ottawa

Be a jitter bug, not a litter bug! Leave the spaces you visit more beautiful than when you arrived. #MyBarrhaven #Recycling #Barrhaven

🚜 I had the chance to drive a tractor and plow a short section of a farmer's field yesterday at the Ottawa-Carleton Plowman's Association plowing competition with some colleagues! I don't know how I did, but I got a jar of jam out of it. At least I didn't fall off.

The Salvation Army #Barrhaven is hosting English conversation classes on Wednesday nights starting September 11th. You can also volunteer to be a conversationalist! ow.ly/ExrP50SKZsV

🏘️ Join David Hill and me for a virtual information session on Tuesday 10 September, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm to discuss the first draft of Ottawa’s proposed Zoning By-law and how it affects Barrhaven and the city. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

🎒 Quelques parents vont rire, d'autres vont pleurer, mais les vacances d'été sont finies pour les élèves des écoles françaises. Bon retour!

🇨🇦 Going through #Olympic withdrawal? Good news: the #Paralympics start today and #Canada's got an impressive roster. Let's go #TeamCanada! #Olympics2024 #Paralympics2024

🤧 Knowing that your child’s health and safety is your top priority, Ottawa Public Health is sharing some important information to help keep your family healthy this fall and winter, and throughout the school year. Read more: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/c…

With the summer days becoming fewer and fewer, make sure you take some time to explore the Chapman Mills Conservation Area... although, it's nice all year round! #MyBarrhaven #Barrhaven

❤️ Women's heart health has long been under-diagnosed, under-researched and under-treated. This September, join the movement for women's heart health. You are creating a better heart health future for yourself and thousands of women nationwide. Register at jumpinnow.ca

🚗 A reminder school zone speed limits are in force again starting Monday 2 September. Until 30 June, the speed limit is 40 km/h in these areas weekdays from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

🚗 School zone speed limits are in force again starting today. Until 30 June, the speed limit is 40 km/h in these areas weekdays, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Cameras are active 24/7 and enforce per nearby signage, notably in areas where the normal speed limit is not 40 km/h.

🎒 Some will lament, some will rejoice, but summer vacation is over for students at the English school boards. Please use and cross streets responsibly, as school areas may be busier and less organised than normal as parents, students, and staff settle into the new routine.

🏘️ Join David Hill and me for a virtual information session tomorrow evening (Tuesday 10 September), 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm to discuss the first draft of Ottawa’s proposed Zoning By-law and how it affects Barrhaven and the city. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Residents who regularly use Clearbrook to Longfields may have noticed some fresh lines painted, properly creating separate lanes. Thank you to the several residents who have made this request since early-2023! Sorry it took so long--we had to wait for the lines to fade.

The City of Ottawa wants you to name a snowplow! Until 30 September, children and youth aged 16 and under may submit name ideas at engage.ottawa.ca/name-the-plow. See, we're capable of light fun sometimes, even if the idea is a few years old.

📆 Volunteer Ottawa will be hosting their autumn Volunteer Expo on Friday 20 September, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at the Nepean Sportsplex.

🏮 中秋節快樂! Happy Mid-autumn Festival! Remember to have just a quarter of a mooncake at a time. It's practically all sugar in the middle.

🏃 O-Train Line 1 service will begin at 6:00 am this Sunday, 22 September, to support the Canada Army Run. Overnight buses will continue operating to Rideau Station until about 8:00 am per the Sunday schedule.