OttaTalk Episode 11: What's new at my recreation centre? | Unpublished
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Publication Date: January 19, 2026 - 14:10

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OttaTalk Episode 11: What's new at my recreation centre?

January 19, 2026

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.

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Today, we’ll talk with Chantal Laporte, Program Manager with Recreation, Culture and Facility Services. She will discuss how the new My Rec Pass makes it easier than ever for you to achieve your New Year’s fitness goals, while keeping things affordable enough for you and your family to stay active and have fun.

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