Upcoming events and projects will have the following impacts on Ottawa traffic: Beechwood Avenue – From Monday, July 22 to Friday, August 2, Beechwood Avenue will be closed between Charlevoix Street and St. Charles Street, for sewer replacement. A signed detour will be in place for motorists and cyclists. Sidewalks will remain open to pedestrians.…
The Ottawa Police Service hosted the Community Policing Forum: ~Building Trust Together~ on May 13, 2019. The aim was to “Explore the status of community policing in Ottawa and identify actionable recommendations for building community policing initiatives.” The top four themes from the forum were: Build partnerships and bridges Be visibly and actively engaged Foster…
The Ottawa Police Service launched an app for Android and iOS users that makes it easier to stay connected with the Ottawa Police. It includes several features such as access to online reporting, crime maps, photos of wanted persons, traffic disruptions, a collision toolkit, a call police function, find a police station and more! It is available for…
Wild Parsnip Strategy The Public Works and Environmental Services department has been proactively mapping out wild parsnip infestation levels across the city along roadsides, parkland and pathways. Each year, the wild parsnip infestation levels mapping is used to identify the control areas (roadside/parklands/pathways) for the upcoming year. The integrated management strategy includes monitoring, mapping, the…
Remember a loved one. The City of Ottawa established the Commemorative Tree Program was in 1989. The City assists families or groups who wish to have a tree planted in a City park in remembrance or to commemorate a loved one who has passed away. COST: $400 (not including plaque) Deadline: June 1 for fall…
Overall: Preparatory activities (borehole drilling, silt fence installation, site office mobilization, pre-construction surveys, etc.) are currently underway on each O-Train extension to facilitate the commencement of Stage 2 construction activities in 2019. O-Train Confederation Line West Extension (Click here for updates on the East and South extensions) Borehole drilling currently underway in the following locations:…
West Nile virus (WNV) is an infection spread by mosquitoes that in some people can cause serious illness. Each year from June to October, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) coordinates a WNV prevention program, which includes surveillance of the illness in humans, surveillance of mosquitoes, and treating water in storm water catch basins and certain surface…
Ruth Wildgen Award Nominees SoughtIn September 1999, Ottawa lost one of its key community leaders, Ruth Wildgen. In her memory a fund was established through Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre. The purpose of this fund is to assist west-end grass roots community groups in their efforts to improve the quality of life of their neighborhood. Applications…
In the month of September, the City of Ottawa will begin construction work in your neighbourhood. This work is a lifecycle renewal of the main driveway at the Ron Kolbus Centre. The work will also include sidewalk replacement and accessibility improvements for the Ron Kolbus Centre. The City has a proactive communications approach to dealing…
In a world of negative news regarding social housing I was delighted that the Ottawa Citizen took the time to see a positive project that reflected on the talent and optimistic energy here in Bay Ward’s community housing. The Balling 4 our Brothers Basketball Tournament was a great example of many agencies coming together to…