Message from Councillor
SHARING THE ROAD As a regular bike commuter, the death of a fellow cyclist on May 16th at the corner…
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Budget 2019 Highlights and Information
TRY A TRY – DO A DU Or RUN A RUN on June 8th
Britannia Park Triathlon Duathlon & Run by Somersault Events Join me for a fun day of activities for the whole…
Collection of waste and hazardous waste in flood-affected areas
Beginning Saturday May 25th, the City of Ottawa will begin a special garbage collection schedule in flood-affected areas. Some collection…
NCC Closes Several Flooded Paths
High water levels mean many riverside paths are still closed. Ottawa closures These paths are flooded and closed as of…
Great Glabar Garage Sale
The annual Glabar Park Garage Sale will be held on June 8th 2019. This corresponds with Ottawa Give Away Weekend,…
Noise by-law Exemption Carling Ave
Noise By-law Exemption: Stage 2 Confederation Line Extension (Carling Avenue) Notices will be delivered to residential dwellings located closest to…
Paramedics Awareness Camp for Youth – July 22 to 26
Ottawa Paramedic Service is running it’s 6th annual Paramedic Awareness Week (PAW) Camp for diverse youth in Ottawa. Youth aged…
New Sidewalk on Dumaurier Ave
The City is currently finalizing the design plans and will be tendering the contract in June 2019 and expecting construction…
Rental Accommodations Study
The Public Policy Development Branch of Emergency and Protective Services is pleased to notify residents of the launch of the…
Need help dismantling sandbag walls? or help inside your home?
All homeowners who need support and assistance with flood remediation work inside their home, or with the dismantling of sandbag…
Mosquitoes and Ticks
Ottawa Public Health. Week of May 20 to 25 – Mosquitoes and ticksDownload
LRT Stage 2 Geotechnical Investigations – Pinecrest Creek Pathway
This notice is to advise that, as part of Early Works for the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit project,…
Next phase of engagement for new OPL-LAC facility
The second phase of the Inspire555 series to engage the public and gather input on the new Ottawa Public Library…
Important reminders as state of emergency continues
Although water levels went down slightly over the long weekend, the City of Ottawa will not begin recovery operations until…
Assistance with flood cleanup
All homeowners who need support and assistance with flood remediation work inside their home, or with the dismantling of sandbag…
Committee of Adjustment – June 5 2019
The application materials made available online include the Public Notice and Circulation Map, as well as Surveys, Site Plans and…
Splash Pad – Andrew Haydon Park
The splash pad located at Andrew Hayden Park will be delayed in opening due to flooding in the park. Service…
Schedule changes for the Victoria Day
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents that schedule changes will take place on Monday, May 20. Visit…
Have your say and engage with the City: Week of May 20
City Council Meeting – Wednesday, May 22, 10 am, Andrew S. Haydon Hall Planning Committee – Thursday, May 23, 9:30…
Nominations are now being accepted
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Order of Ottawa and the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching…
Ramadan Mubarak!
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims all over the world. This year…
Tribute to flood victims and volunteers
Ottawa Champions’ opening weekend features tribute to & offer for flooding victims and volunteers The Ottawa Champions will open their…
Tree By-Law Review
Background The City of Ottawa has two tree by-laws—the Municipal Trees and Natural Areas Protection By-law, 2006-279, which covers all municipally…
Taking Action to Better Plan and Reduce the Impacts of Flooding
Internal Task Force to address risks of flooding The internal task force will consult with municipal, Indigenous and industry leaders…
Message from Councillor
A big thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors who helped make Bay Ward Mothers Day Tea a big…
Britannia Park Triathlon, Duathlon, and Run – June 8th
AT HOME IN BAY WARD June 8th 2019 at Britannia Park. Register now for the Triathlon/Duathlon Register now for the…
Confederation Line project moving towards completion
The Finance and Economic Development Committee was given a status update on the O-Train Confederation Line project today. Progress is…
THE CANADIAN TULIP FESTIVAL 2019 – May 10 to 20
The Canadian Tulip Festival was established to celebrate the historic Royal gift of tulips from the Dutch to Canadians immediately…
Flood Response Video – Message from City Manager
Message from Steve Kanellakos, City Manager: I want to take a moment to share this video with you showing the…
Updated development charges to benefit infrastructure and services
The City’s Planning Committee today approved a new schedule of development charges to help ensure essential infrastructure and services keep…
Ball diamonds open Friday but sports fields need more time
City of Ottawa ball diamonds will be officially open as of Friday, May 10 and all other sports fields will…
Have your say and engage with the City: Week of May 13
The City of Ottawa wants your input on the projects, policies, programs and services that affect your daily life. From…
Traffic impacts in Ottawa for the coming days – beginning Friday, May 10
OUpcoming events and projects will have the following impacts on Ottawa traffic: Highway 417 – Beginning Monday, May 13, the…
Ontario Activates Disaster Recovery Assistance
Residents whose primary residence is affected by flooding can submit an application to the province’s Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians…
Important details to know as state of emergency continues
The City is reminding residents that Ottawa is still in a state of emergency. While water levels have receded slightly,…
Keeping Ottawa’s parks and sports fields enjoyable for everyone
One of the City’s best attributes is its parks and sports fields. As the temperature increases and recreational sports leagues…
Information sessions for Ottawa residents affected by spring flooding
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa will host community information sessions for residents affected by the spring flooding. These sessions…
Deferral of property taxes for flood-impacted residents
Ottawa – Today, City Council approved a deferred due date for the 2019 final property tax bill payment for property…
Run for Women – Join the Bay Ward Team on June 15th
Click here to register for the Run for Women – Join Councillor Theresa Kavanagh’s team: Bay Ward You can also…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
Since Easter weekend Bay Ward communities along the river have been on flood alert and just yesterday we finally saw…
Mothers Day Tea with Robin Averill
On Tuesday May 7th from 12:30 to 2:30 pm For details see the Events calendar to RSVP today with your…
Red Cross Providing Financial Aid
Canadian Red Cross providing financial aid for flooding relief Red Cross is registering impacted residents, assessing needs and delivering support…
Committee of Adjustments – Decisions April 17th 2019
View decisions from April 17th, 2019.
Committee of Adjustment – May 15, 2019
Panel 2 – Ward 7 Properties 2216 Deschenes and (71) Pooler 2216 Deschenes and (71) Pooler (485) 487 Hartleigh (485)…
Spring Flood 2019 – By the Numbers
Based on information provided by the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board and the weather forecast from Environment Canada. The City…
In support of Refugees – Garage & Used Clothing Sale – May 11
Annual Garage Sale with a TWIST – this year will include used clothing, where the proceeds from the sale of…
Ottawa Public Health – By the Numbers
Refer to the “By the Numbers” infographic above or the Protecting Ottawa’s Health document that clearly highlights the tens of…
Have your say and engage with the City: Week of May 6
Ottawa – All public meetings are held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted. For a…
Stage 2 Early Works – Noise by-law Exemption Moodie Drive & 417 Area
The East-West Connectors (EWC) will be drilling boreholes at various locations along the planned alignment, permitting EWC to collect soil…
Michele Heights BBQ – Police Week – May 14 at 4 PM
Free BBQ Little Ray Reptile Interactive Displays with Police Units and Community Partners
During May STEP to Focus on Motorcycle and Pedestrian Safety
The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on motorcycle safety and pedestrian…
Reduce your Pet’s Exposure to Ticks
If your pet spends lots of time outdoors, a tick check should be part of your daily routine. While dogs…
Lyme Disease Program 2019
As spring is finally arriving, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is resuming its Lyme disease program for 2019. While there are…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
Yesterday at 4pm the Mayor of Ottawa, Jim Watson, proclaimed a state of emergency based on the flood water predictions. …
Message from Hydro Ottawa
As you know, water levels on the Ottawa River continue to rise, and are projected to exceed record levels this…
National Day of Mourning
On Sunday April 28, from sunrise to sunset, the flags at all City of Ottawa sites will be lowered at…
State of Emergency Declared – Flood Information
On Thursday April 25th at 4 pm, the Mayor declared a state of emergency for the City of Ottawa in…
Noise by-law Exemption and Lane reductions: May 3 to May 28
Update on investigative early works as part of the Stage 2 Confederation Line West Extension This notice is to advise…
Community Bake Day – April 27 2019
Cook at Bayshore Outdoor Oven (fire-feed). Bring your dough and ingredients and cook your own pizza. For details see event…
Spring into Action – Save on Helmets
Cycling is a fun and healthy activity, it is a low-cost way to get around, and it is good for…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
Affordable Housing Plans Move Forward! During the municipal election campaign, I heard from many residents who expressed their concern about…
Earth Week Shoreline Cleanups with Ottawa Riverkeeper!
To celebrate Earth Day this year, we are organizing and taking part in a series of shoreline cleanups along the…
Water pooling and flooding creates hazard at some City parks
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa is asking residents to ensure that children and pets are kept away from City…
Residents are asked to stay off wet sports fields and diamonds
The City of Ottawa is asking residents, rental contract holders and organizers of large public events to stay off ball…
Noise Exemption Application along for work along the Arnprior-Nepean Railway
A noise exemption application has been received from Louis Bray Construction for construction noise associated with the installation of a…
Have your say and engage with the City: Week of April 22
OThe City of Ottawa wants your input on the projects, policies, programs and services that affect your daily life. From…
Wildlife Speaker Series
Wildlife Speaker Series Ben Franklin Place 101 Centrepointe Drive Friday, April 26, 2019 6 pm – Nature Expo 7 pm…
Heritage Services Information Session
The City of Ottawa is an historic city known for its remarkable buildings and vibrant streetscapes. A city-wide study of…
Partial lane closures on the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway April 18 and April 22 to 26
Canada’s Capital Region — On Thursday, April 18, and from April 22 to 26, 2019, sections of the eastbound and westbound…
Affordable Housing Development Opportunities
The City of Ottawa has identified sites owned by the city that will be used to for affordable housing developments.…
Concentrated Street Sweeping
Concentrated street sweeping began over the weekend of April 13th and is expected to continue until April 24. Operations take…
Committee of Adjustment – May 1, 2019
Panel 2 – Ward 7 Property 859 (859A) (859B) Connaught This decision is subject to a 20-day appeal period ending…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
Yesterday the Ontario government presented their budget for the upcoming year. Municipalities across the province paid close attention to this…
Bus Service to DND site on Moodie Drive
In the news this week we heard about the limited parking options at the Moodie campus of DND. It was…
Britannia Pathway Wall Rehabilitation
Where: 560 metres of wall between Kempster Ave and Maplehurst Ave What is being done: Structural stabilization, repair and replacement of the existing pathway wall Tentative Schedule:…
GLAD Cleaning the Capital Spring Bay Ward Campaigns
Participants can register their cleanup projects by calling 3-1-1 or by using the online registration form available at ottawa.ca/clean. The…
Have your say and engage with the City: Week of April 15
All public meetings are held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda…
Schedule changes for the Easter weekend
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents that schedule changes will take place Friday, April 19 and Monday,…
OC Transpo honours employees who keep our community safe
Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Allan Hubley, Chair of the Transit Commission, recognized the achievements of OC Transpo employees at…
Beyond Us vs.Them: Bridging Differences Within Neighbourhoods
Join us for an opportunity to hear the stories of three Ottawa neighbourhoods that acted together to accomplish shared goals. …
Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) funding
The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) will not be providing ongoing operating funds for Ottawa Public Health’s…
A call for proposals for 2019 one-time, non-renewable, Community Project Funding
The Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services and Community and Social Services are partnering on a call for proposals for 2019…
Section of the Ottawa River Pathway closed until the end of May
A section of the Ottawa River Pathway, located east of Deschênes Rapids, will be closed until the end of May…
Ward Pop Up Clinic on Friday April 12 at 10 am.
The next ward Pop Up Clinic is on Friday April 12 at 10 am at Tim Hortons in Carlingwood Mall.…
Spring 2019 Transit Service Changes
The Spring 2019 transit service changes will start on Sunday, April 21. These changes are part of OC Transpo’s regular…
NCC Public Board of Directors Meeting
Public meeting of the NCC Board of Directors. Date and time Thursday, April 11, 2019 9 am to 11:10 am…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
Even though winter is behind us, I put forward a motion at the City Council’s Transportation Committee that Winter Maintenance…
A Big Thank You to all the Outdoor Volunteer Rink Operators
Kudos to all the outdoor rink operators who volunteered their time so that our communities could have an outdoor rink…
Britannia Park – Resurfacing Project at Ron Kolbus
Ron Kolbus Resurfacing Project The project scope of work includes rehabilitation and improvement of driving surface loop (see map above),…
April 9 – Meeting on City Prep for Spring Melt – Flooding, Water Pooling and Pot Holes
For details please see the event. On April 9th 2019 Councillor Kavanagh is hosting a meeting on the spring freshet…
May is Bike to Work Month
There is also a Team Toolkit and Poster to help get things rolling. Sign up as an individual or start…
The programming staff at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre wants to hear from you!
We were hoping that you could complete a short survey Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre Program Survey (approximately 3-5 minutes) to help…
Enhancements to traffic-calming programs
Committee approves enhancements to traffic-calming programs Ottawa – Councillors now have more measures they can draw on to calm neighbourhood…
Community Calendars – April 2019
Select Community Calendars to view the calendars for: Bayshore Foster Farm Michele Heights Pinecrest Terrace Winthrop Count
Public Meetings at Ottawa City Hall for the week of April 8, 2019
Ottawa – All public meetings are held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted. For a…
Clean the Capital
Early registration now open for GLAD Cleaning the Capital Ottawa – After the winter snow, frigid temperatures and ice, you…
Parent/Caregiver – Making the Connection Classes
Click here to register on-line and view the Parent Caregiver calendar.
Employment Workshops
Employment Services Workshops Our dynamic workshops and events are designed to provide you with current information and tools to assist…
Carlingwood Library Activities
Monday April 8th – Folk Song Circle, with Jay and Rita. Meeting Room. 1:30-3:30 pm. Monday April 8 Improving…
Ottawa Public Library’s 2018 Annual Report
I am pleased to share with you Ottawa Public Library’s 2018 Annual Report. The report was made public today and is…
Criminal Court 101
OPS is hosting a court information session that will give community members the opportunity to learn about criminal court proceedings. …
Unitarian Congregation to Build Housing
The Unitarian Congregation on Cleary has embarked on a planning exercise to look at how their site might be developed…
Trees in Trust – Free Trees 1st Come 1st Served
Plant a tree by your home The City’s Trees in Trust program needs your help to find suitable locations for…
Enhancements to traffic-calming programs
Councillors now have more measures they can draw on to calm neighbourhood traffic in their wards, according to an update…
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on unsafe vehicles and heavy…
Invasive Plants
Wild parsnip management Wild parsnip is an invasive plant that is increasingly common within the City of Ottawa in areas…
Bay Ward Website Update
Please note that we have added a section on Development. Under the menu titled DEVELOPMENT you can view news items…
Committee of Adjustment – April 17, 2019
For list of Ward 7 – BAY Properties, click below: Panel 2 84, 86, 88, 90 Doane 86, 88 Doane…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
Here comes the sun! We have all had our fill of winter this year and spring is now upon us,…
OC Transpo – New Smartcard Required
for Customers with Support Person / CNIB / Attorney-General of Ontario Cards For details see OC Transpo document: New Smartcard…
Meetings at Ottawa City Hall for the week of April 1, 2019
Ottawa – All public meetings are held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted. For a…
Britannia Park Ski Trail 2020? Help us make this happen.
Councillor Kavanagh is forming a working group on making Britannia Park a winter activity destination. If you are interested in…
3368 Carling – Cardel Development
We’d like to thank Rosaline and Lisa, the architect and Cardel representative and the residents of Crystal Beach who attended…
Carlingwood Talks – A Community Conversation
In collaboration with the Ottawa Public Library, Synapcity is hosting community conversations across the City to invite people to talk about…
Are You New to Canada? and Mental Health=Health
Based on feedback from the community, population data and evidence, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) worked with more than 10 community…
Community and Protective Services Committee
Following extensive consultation with residents and users of accessible transportation services, the City’s Community and Protective Services Committee approved on…
Roads Operational Update
Weather conditions will run the gamut, from snow to freezing rain, to snow again. The temperature of the asphalt should…
Paint it Up!
Funding is available for outdoor mural art projects that support graffiti prevention, youth empowerment, community safety and the beautification of…
Stay Clear of Waterways
Since Monday, March 18th, Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) has received a significant number of emergency calls regarding reports of dogs…
Fraud Prevention – Identifying a Scam
March is Fraud Prevention Month Each year, Canadians lose millions of dollars by falling victim to scams and fraud. Educating…
Park-and-Bike at Andrew Haydon Park Proposal
A park-and-ride 3 year pilot project at Andrew Haydon Park will be submitted to the Transportation Committee on April 3rd…
Information on Sherbourne Road’s Painted Bicycle Lanes
New painted bicycle lanes are planned for Sherbourne Road between Byron Avenue and Carling Avenue as part of the 2019…
Divertimento Orchestra Spring Concerts
Divertimento Orchestra is a sixty-plus ensemble consisting of students, passionate amateurs and former professionals. This year marks the 35th anniversary…
Old Grant School Monthly Construction Activities Look-Ahead
Maison de la Francophonie Look-ahead issued by the CEPEO (Conseil des écoles publique de l’Est de l’Ontario) Demolition of the…
Ready for Rail Operational Readiness Report
News from Transit Commission March 20th 2019 Meeting OC Transpo completed the Multimodal Customer Journey project to help put the…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
Happy spring! March 20 was the first official day of spring but residents in Ottawa know that this is far…
Ash tree removal: Greenbelt Pathway West between Carling Avenue and Corkstown Road
Hello, As part of its emerald ash borer management strategy, the National Capital Commission (NCC) will be removing over 525…
Winter Road Operations 2019
Click here to view a presentation about the City of Ottawa’s 2019 Winter Operations. Topics: City of Ottawa 4 Weather…
Investment in Ottawa LRT Announced by Ontario Government
On Friday March 22nd, Councillor Kavanagh attended the important announcement by the Ontario Government. They will provide the City of…
Woodroffe Park Play Ground Amenities and Plan – Ready to Tender
Last year the city completed the design for the replacement of the playground at Woodroffe Park. Over the winter months…
Fundraiser – Band Together for Nelson House
On March 29th 2019 from 7 to 11 pm – Join Nelson House for a fun night of dance, music…
Ottawa Public Health Presentation & Discussion April 4th 2019
Councillor Kavanagh has invited Ottawa Public Health to Bay Ward to discuss their programs and services. Details on meeting click…
March 28th Meeting on Development of 3368 Carling Ave
For more details about this meeting click here.
Noise Exemption – Richmond Road North to Highway 417 West
Richmond Road North to Highway 417 West On-Ramp Noise Barrier Installation (WP 4043-18-00) A noise exemption application has been submitted…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
On Saturday, March 16, the following roads will be closed during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Laurier Avenue, between Nicholas…
Pot Holes – About – Reporting & Claims
Report Please call 3-1-1 if the pothole issue is related to the following: Construction activity (square or rectangular cut in…
Road Flooding – Catch Basins Locator and Issues
Report issues with catch basins on the road It’s normal for water to pool around a catch basin in wet…
Hazardous Waste Disposal 2019
In 2018, 19,122 participants dropped off 623 tonnes of material at the City’s household hazardous waste depots. While the amount…
NCC Funding Announcement
Repair of the culvert under the NCC bike path between Britannia Park and Carling Avenue: The funding provided to the…
Relocation of Champions Teletheatre – Buster’s Bar & Grill
Off-Track Operations, Woodbine Entertainment Group, advised of the relocation of the Champions Teletheatre at Buster’s Bar & Grill, at 2525…
OC Transpo – Emergency Weather Situations
To manage challenges caused by inclement weather and to mitigate these impacts, OC Transpo has a range of operational plans…
Olde Fashioned Bean Supper
Saturday April 13th, 2019 Hosted by the Olde Forge Community Centre For details please click Event
CAMP FFIT (Female Firefighters in Training)
Ottawa Fire Services, in partnership with Fire Service Women Ontario, is pleased to announce an application call for Camp FFIT…
Redevelopment of 841-845 Grenon Info Meeting
There is an information session on the redevelopment of 841-845 Grenon Ave on March 20th. Please refer to the event on…
Mayor’s International Women’s Day Event
Every year on March 8, we join others around the world to celebrate International Women’s Day to recognize the economic,…
City launches the development of its Women and Gender Equity Strategy
At the Mayor’s annual International Women’s Day breakfast, Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Theresa Kavanagh, Council’s first Liaison for Women…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
It was an honour to co-host with Mayor Watson the City of Ottawa breakfast for International Women’s Day. I suggested…
OC Transpo – Presentation
Click on this link to view a presentation on OC Transpo, topics included: By the Numbers By the Numbers Transit…
OC Transpo – FAQs
Who should residents contact if they have questions or concerns regarding OC Transpo service? For general service inquiries such as…
Para Transpo – FAQs
Who should residents contact if they have questions or concerns regarding OC Transpo service? For general service inquiries such as…
Presto Card – FAQs
FAQs – OC Transpo FAQs – Para Transpo Are Presto cards interchangeable between the Greater Toronto, Hamilton and Ottawa? Yes,…
OC Transpo Real-time Arrival Times
Message from Pat Scrimgeour – Director, Transit Customer Systems and Planning OC Transpo has recently received feedback from customers and…
Invasive species removal: Watts Creek Pathway between Holly Acres Road and Moodie Drive
The National Capital Commission (NCC) will be working to remove invasive species along the Watts Creek Pathway between Holly Acres…
Ottawa Board of Health: Meeting Highlights – March 4, 2019
I am proud to be a member of the Ottawa Board of Health. This is an essential organization in keeping…
Keep kids safe online with NEW multilingual information for parents!
March Break Safety: Keep kids safe online with NEW multilingual information for parents! Did you know that three quarters of…
Road Safety Action Plan Public Consultation Questionnaire
The City of Ottawa’s Traffic Services is looking for your thoughts on Road Safety. The Road Safety Action Plan is…
Orphaned Wildlife
With Spring on the way, By-law & Regulatory Services (BLRS) is preparing for an increase in calls regarding injured and…
Noise Exemption Notice – Holly Acres Underpass
Noise By-law Exemption – LRT Stage 2 Confederation Line West Extension What: Construction noise associated with geotechnical investigation, including drilling…
Budget 2019 and Stage 2 LRT Approved by Council
Council approves Budget 2019 and Stage 2 light-rail transit Ottawa – Council approved the budget for 2019 and Stage 2…
OC Transpo provides March Break service schedule
OC Transpo will operate a revised weekday schedule during March Break (March 11 to 15) when schools are closed and…
STEP Focus for March School Zone Safety and Impaired Driving
The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on school zone safety and…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project On Friday afternoon, February 22nd, City Councillors were asked to attend a meeting announcing…
Council reviews recommended preferred proponents for Stage 2 of the O-Train
City Council today considered the recommended preferred proponents for Stage 2 of Ottawa’s light-rail transit system, a transformative project that…
Roads Operations
With the rising temperatures, City crew will be out this weekend working to address the many potholes that have appeared…
New Official Plan | City of Ottawa
Everyone in Ottawa will face the challenges of the future together. No matter who you are or where you live,…
LRT STAGE 2 – CLEARY STATION INFORMATION SESSION
MARCH 4 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at First Unitarian Church Hosted by Councillors Theresa Kavanagh and Jeff Leiper Also attending…
Canadian Tire @ Carlingwood Mall – Feb 26 2019 Meeting Summary
Highlights and Takeaways Sears Building Internal preparation for demolition is complete, including the safe removal of the asbestos. The structure…
Library – Carlingwood Branch
Tuesday, March 6th – English Conversation Group – 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Meeting Room. With Gary and Christa. Because this is the…
Ottawa’s Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Projects & Related Matters – February 22, 2019
Reports related to the Contract Award of Ottawa’s Stage 2 LRT are now available on-line. The following reports can be…
Canada’s Food Guide
Health Canada released the new Canada’s food guide. The guide goes beyond “what” to eat and expands on the importance…
New “whoosh” Sound to Snow-Clearing Fleet
The City is now replacing the standard beeping reverse alarm on all its snow-clearing fleet with the new broadband alarm…
Bay Ward Meeting – Carlingwood Mall/Sears
Everyone is welcome to attend a public information session on the future plans for Sears at Carlingwood Mall. Date: Tuesday,…
Canadian Tire – 2165 Carling Avenue
The following is the application summary, submitted plans, reports, surveys and accompanying documents for the 2165 Carling Avenue, Site Plan…
841, 845, and 855(A) Grenon Avenue
This is the formal circulation of the planning application noted above. Below is a link to the application on the…
Young at Art 2019
Young at Art 2019 is an exceptional opportunity for Ottawa visual artists between the ages of 12 and 20 to…
Audit Committee – Budget
Since I am a member of the Audit Committee, I would like to provide you with an update of the…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
During the campaign, I was approached by many residents regarding upcoming cuts to their route 11 bus to Bayshore. I…
Bay Ward Pop-Up Clinic
Please join me on one of my weekly Pop-up Clinics in the Bay Ward. An evening time is scheduled for…
Ottawa’s Pathway Patrol is looking for volunteers
The City’s Pathway Patrol program has been around since 1997 and has helped make Ottawa’s pathways safer. Safer Roads Ottawa…
City holds technical briefing on Stage 2 LRT and the Preferred Proponents
City of Ottawa officials held a technical briefing today to outline the results on the Stage 2 LRT procurement. The…
Plan now to register for spring and summer recreation programs
The Recreation eGuide and Mon Cyberguide francophone des loisirs for spring and summer programs are now available online at ottawa.ca.…
Transit Commission Update
Transit Commission approves OC Transpo’s 2019 Draft Budget The Transit Commission approved the 2019 Draft Budget for OC Transpo. The draft…
Road Safety Action Plan
Residents are invited to participate to a short survey on how the City can better prioritize traffic safety to make…
Inspire555 – Central Library Building Blocks Workshop
Library and Archives CanadaPellan Room395 Wellington Street 6 to 9 pm Residents are invited to a public engagement session hosted…
Planning Primer II
Planning Primer II: Development review and implementationCity Hall, Colonel By Boardroom, Second Floor110 Laurier Avenue WestMonday, February 25 – 8:30…
975 Woodroffe
On February 14, 2019, I brought forward a motion to planning committee, directing staff to initiate a Zoning Bylaw Amendment…
Ash Tree Removal
As part of its emerald ash borer management strategy, the National Capital Commission (NCC) will be removing 550 ash trees…
AccessAbility Day
The City of Ottawa is pleased to celebrate the 16th annual AccessAbility Day. This event is an opportunity to join…
Return of OC Transpo Bus 11
Very happy to see the OC Transpo Route 11 will be returning on its route to Bayshore! The proposal is every…
Just Food Information Sessions
10 Meter Diet – Backyard Food Production6:30 – 8:20 pm March 11, 16, 25 at Carlingwood LibraryAlso at Seedy Saturday…
Kingsmere Park Wading Pool
I am pleased to report that repairs to the Kingsmere Park wading pool will be completed before the end of…
Bayshore Park Oven
Booking fees include baking time up to 3 hours with at least 90 minutes of live-fire baking. At least one…
Tea and Toast – Retirement Residence Search
TEA AND TOAST is a local complementary search team that can help with the search for a retirement home. If…
Municipal Parking Management Strategy
Background The City is completing a review of its Municipal Parking Management Strategy (MPMS), including its mandate and rate setting…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
This week at City Council’s Planning Committee we had the release of the Official Plan, Ottawa Next: Beyond 2036 for…
Ottawa Next: Beyond 2036
In December 2016, Ottawa City Council directed staff to undertake a planning study to “…identify trends in housing, employment, and…
Kindness Week
Celebrate Kindness in Ottawa starting Feb. 15th! Every year in February, Kind Ottawa partners with Accora Village to launch Kindness…
BAY WARD MEETING – OFFICIAL PLAN AND LINCOLN FIELDS DEVELOPMENT
Councillor Kavanagh has invited City Planners to present the City of Ottawa’s Official Plan and how the redevelopment of Lincoln…
What to expect during a winter storm
If residents are facing a road emergency, please make a Service Request at Ottawa.ca. We would also ask residents to…
Ottawa Police Services Board’s Finance and Audit Committee
The Ottawa Police Services Board’s Finance and Audit Committee will be welcoming public delegations on the 2019 Draft Operating and…
Ready for Rail Travel Planner
OC Transpo’s Ready for Travel Planner is now available in a test version for customers to start planning their transit…
Shoveling Snow
Did you know it is not permitted to shovel snow off of your property and into the road? Doing so…
Winter Parking Tips
It’s no secret that snow makes our commutes tougher during the winter months. While the City’s Roads crews are hard…
Bay Ward Art – Gwen Frankton
Big thank you to Gwendolyn Frankton for submitting her work. These painting are from locations around Bay Ward. To view…
Mayor’s Family Day Skating Party
Mayor Jim Watson invites everyone to the Family Day Skating Party at Marion Dewar Plaza at City Hall on Monday,…
Removal of Hazardous Trees – Mud Lake Area
As part of its regular maintenance work, the National Capital Commission (NCC) will be removing eight dead trees and branches…
New Water Rate Structure
In May 2017, Phase 1 of the new stormwater fee was introduced where non-connected properties that previously did not receive…
Traffic Impacts
Upcoming events and projects will have the following impacts on Ottawa traffic: Winterlude: the following roads will be closed during…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
Dear Bay Ward residents, The City Budget was tabled at Council this week and soon Committees will meet to debate…
Ye Olde Forge Needs Drivers!
The old Forge is looking for volunteer drivers. Please contact them if you can spare a few hours each month.…
Local Musicians Invited
Ottawa musicians once again have an opportunity to showcase their music to a citywide audience. Through #ottmusik, first introduced in…
Family Day activities and schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents that schedule changes will take place on Monday, February 18. Visit…
Road Closure Notification – Ahearn Avenue
Ahearn Avenue (from Doan St. to Croft St.) will be closed for 1 day – Wednesday, 13 February 2019. The…
Message from Road Services
We know residents are frustrated. We are aware of the conditions and taking every measure to address the ice and…
2019 Budget – Bay Ward Investments
Bay Ward Investments Infrastructure $19.1 million to rehabilitate sewage pumping stations, including the Britannia, Lincoln and Pooler sewage pumping stations…
City of Ottawa Budget 2019
Draft Budget 2019, tabled today at City Council, is a prudent financial plan that ramps up investments to build more…
City Council Tabling of Budget 2019
On February 6, 2019, City Council tabled the budget for the 2018 – 2022 term. Council will meet on March…
Construction Notice – Carling Avenue
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the Contractor, Clean Water Works, to complete the work. Why: The sewer requires…
Confederation Line Update
Please find attached the O-Train Confederation Line Quarterly Memo to Council for Q4 – 2018.
Bay Ward Art – Marie Arsenault
We enjoy posting local art work. Please forward your art work to BayWard@Ottawa.ca Big thank you to Marie Arsenault for…
Committee of Adjustment – Lenester, Melwood
The application materials made available online include the Public Notice and Circulation Map, as well as Surveys, Site Plans and…
Summer Employment
Looking for a summer job in Recreation, Cultural and Facilities Services – information on those opportunities can be found at Recreation, Cultural and…
Spay/Neuter Awareness Month
The Ottawa Humane Society will be celebrating Spay/Neuter Awareness Month throughout February. The celebration ends on World Spay Day (February…
STEP Theme February 2019
The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on unsafe lane changes and…
Engagement plan for the design of the Ottawa Public Library
The public engagement plan for the design of the Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada joint facility will…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
Hello Bay Ward residents: We had a record breaking accumulative snowfall for the month of January. As a result, it…
Ottawa Public Library
Homebound Services: OPL customers can request to have OPL employees regularly select Library materials and deliver them to their door…
Britannia Park
The City developed the following proposed tree planting plans for Britannia Park in 2019: The links above will display the…
Speed Humps on Woodroffe Ave
The City has conducted a site visit of the Speed Humps on Woodroffe Avenue, between Richmond Rd and Sir J.…
Park & Cycle Study
The City of Ottawa is considering implementing a pilot “Park and Cycle” Project at 2805 Carling Avenue. Park and Cycle…
47 Aylen Avenue
The Committee of Adjustment for the City of Ottawa has the Public Hearings applications available online. They include the Public…
Maitland Ave Pavement Marking
At the end of the 2018 pavement marking season, City forces were dealing with a significant buildup of capital construction…
Snow Go/Snow Assist Programs
The Snow Go Program provides a matching service for seniors and people with disabilities looking to hire an individual or…
1181 Richmond Notice to Residents
Notice of the demolition of the McEwen Gas Station. Dear Resident, Starting early February 2019, the City of Ottawa will…
Old Grant School Renovation
1- Completion of storm line excavation and installation in progress.2- Selective demolition in the existing building on the third floor…
2525 Carling Ave – Lincoln Fields
Below is a link to the application on the City’s Development Application Search Tool where you will find information about…
Message from Roads Operations
Over the past week, Ottawa has experienced some pretty incredible, and record setting weather. We’ve seen snow, freezing rain, melts…
BAY WARD MEETING – TRAFFIC CALMING AND PUBLIC SAFETY
All are welcome to attend my February Bay Ward meeting. Staff from the Transportation Services Department will be present. Also,…
Snow Removal Update
MESSAGE FROM CORE ROADS I wanted to provide an update on Core Roads snow removal operations as they progress into…
Traffic Complaints and Enforcement
I met with the Ottawa Police Superintendent to discuss public safety in Bay Ward. One of topics that we discussed…
Student Housing – 975 Woodroffe
Next week I will be attending the City Council Planning Committee meeting. I will be asking Councillor Leiper, who is…
LRT Stage 2 Information and Resources
