OttaTalk

Interviews about Ottawa city programs, services and initiatives AI summary

City of Ottawa Visit website › Government · EN · 17 episodes · latest 2026-08-31

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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.

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What happens behind the ballot box?

2026-08-31 · 19 min · Season 2, episode 5

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,…
How can we Party Safer, Ottawa?

2026-07-30 · 25 min · Season 2, episode 4

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…
How are you protecting your family from fire?

2026-06-26 · 16 min · Season 2, episode 3

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…
What are we watching tonight, Ottawa?

2026-05-19 · 25 min · Season 2, episode 2

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…
Is there going to be a flood this spring?

2026-03-31 · 26 min · Season 2, episode 1

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…
Was Ottawa in 1826 just like the Wild West?

2026-02-27 · 17 min · Season 1, episode 12

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…
What's new at my recreation centre?

2026-01-19 · 26 min · Season 1, episode 11

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…
When is my bus coming?

2025-12-19 · 42 min · Season 1, episode 10

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…
When is my plow coming?

2025-11-28 · 23 min · Season 1, episode 9

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…
How much is all this going to cost?

2025-10-15 · 40 min · Season 1, episode 8

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.…

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Oldest episode in feed: 03/2025 · over a year
Typical length: 24 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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