Latest News
This page displays news from the last six months in two categories:
- Press Releases — issued by the Committee to inform residents of specific river conditions on the main stem of the Ottawa River (e.g., start of freshet, increased risk of flooding)
- Bulletins — posted by the Planning Board, the Committee, or the Secretariat, to inform residents of various activities (e.g., change in forecast frequency, release of a publication), or posted by any agency composing the Committee to inform residents of abnormal river conditions or special operations for a specific structure or river reach.
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2026: End of Daily River Conditions Forecast and 4-day Forecast
Bulletins posted on 2026-05-21 by Ottawa River Regulation Secretariat
The Ottawa River Regulation Secretariat would like to inform residents of the Ottawa River Basin that today, May 21, is
Rising Water Levels at Lake Timiskaming
Bulletins posted on 2026-04-30 by Public Services and Procurement Canada
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise the public that as a result of significant rainfall and rapid
2026: INCREASING FLOOD RISKS ALONG THE OTTAWA RIVER
Press Release posted on 2026-04-13 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee warns that water levels and flows along the main stem of the Ottawa River are