During the campaign, I was approached by many residents regarding upcoming cuts to their route 11 bus to Bayshore. I knew this was significant because there are many seniors and vulnerable persons that use this route for their daily chores. They were very concerned about not being able to go along Richmond Road to Bayshore.…
Please join me on one of my weekly Pop-up Clinics in the Bay Ward. An evening time is scheduled for next week to accommodate those who are not able to attend during the day. Date: Friday, March 1, 2019 from 5 to 6:30pm Location: Tim Hortons – 2970 Carling Avenue
The City’s Pathway Patrol program has been around since 1997 and has helped make Ottawa’s pathways safer. Safer Roads Ottawa is looking for volunteers who love our city and want to become ambassadors of our pathways by joining the growing Pathway Patrol team. Our season runs from May to October. Whether you walk, run, roll…
City of Ottawa officials held a technical briefing today to outline the results on the Stage 2 LRT procurement. The technical briefing was accompanied by a report that outlines the results of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for Council approval. The report will go to Committee of the Whole for consideration on February 27…
The Recreation eGuide and Mon Cyberguide francophone des loisirs for spring and summer programs are now available online at ottawa.ca. Choose from a wide variety of activities for all ages, including swimming lessons, fitness classes, general-interest courses, sports and instruction in the arts. Registration for swimming and aquafitness classes begins online and by phone (613-580-2588)…
Transit Commission approves OC Transpo’s 2019 Draft Budget The Transit Commission approved the 2019 Draft Budget for OC Transpo. The draft budget includes investments in bus service enhancements and new additions to the bus fleet. The 2019 draft budget will be considered at City Council on Wednesday, March 6. Enhancing transit service Highlights of the draft…
Residents are invited to participate to a short survey on how the City can better prioritize traffic safety to make all roads and transportation safer. The survey is available online at ottawa.ca until Tuesday March 19. The City offers residents a variety of opportunities to share information, consult and collaborate. Stay informed about upcoming engagement…
Library and Archives CanadaPellan Room395 Wellington Street 6 to 9 pm Residents are invited to a public engagement session hosted by world-renowned architect Don Schmitt of Diamond Schmitt Architects, the firm retained to design the joint facility in partnership with Ottawa’s KWC Architects). Residents will also have an opportunity to provide feedback on preliminary concepts…
Planning Primer II: Development review and implementationCity Hall, Colonel By Boardroom, Second Floor110 Laurier Avenue WestMonday, February 25 – 8:30 am to noon ORWednesday, February 27 – 6 to 9 pm The Planning Primer Program informs residents on the land-use planning process, how policy documents are amended and how to make a development application. …
On February 14, 2019, I brought forward a motion to planning committee, directing staff to initiate a Zoning Bylaw Amendment to remove ‘Rooming House’ from the list of uses permitted at 975 Woodroffe Ave. I am pleased to report that I was successful in gaining the support of my colleagues, and this motion was passed…