Message from Councillor Kavanagh
Happy spring! March 20 was the first official day of spring but residents in Ottawa know that this is far…
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Budget 2019 Highlights and Information
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.
Meeting on City Prep for Spring Melt – Flood Plain & Water Pooling on Roads
On April 9th 2019 Councillor Kavanagh is hosting a meeting on the spring freshet at Ron Kolbus. For details please…
Clean the Capital
Early registration now open for GLAD Cleaning the Capital Ottawa – After the winter snow, frigid temperatures and ice, you…
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 Notices
We would like to inform you about two noise exemption applications we received. The first noise exemption application has been…
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…
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. Space is…
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…
Paint it Up!
Funding is available for outdoor mural art projects that support graffiti prevention, youth empowerment, community safety and the beautification of…
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…
Ready for Rail Travel Planner
Since the launch of Ready for Rail, Transportation Services has been pleased to provide material on the launch of O-Train…
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
