Message from Councillor Kavanagh
I have outlined a few Bay Ward issues for you and have also attached two documents regarding federal issues produced by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Canadian Public…
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The city is updating “Our Ten Year Plan: A Home for Everyone 2014-2024”
The City of Ottawa released Our Ten Year Plan: A Home for Everyone 2014-2024 in 2014. They are reviewing and updating the plan, in consultation with Ottawa residents, as part…
City spills the beans about new retailer on O-Train Confederation Line
Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Allan Hubley, Chair of the Transit Commission, and Henry Assad, President and CEO, Happy Goat Coffee Company, announced on September 26th that Happy Goat Coffee Company…
Dogs must be on-leash and under control at all times
In the City of Ottawa, dogs must be on-leash and under control at all times, unless they are on private property or in a designated off-leash area. Parks can provide…
STEP to focus on distracted driving and speeding
Ottawa – The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on distracted driving and speeding during the month of October. Distracted Driving: Between…
High-Rise Building Arterial Mainstreet
Below are the policies relating to high rise buildings on arterial mainstreet (Link: Ottawa.ca) This information was requested in response to the zoning change request by developers for a 22…
Traffic impacts – beginning Friday, October 4
Albert Street – From Sunday, October 6 until Friday, November 1, one lane on Albert Street will be closed between Lyon Street and Bronson Avenue for work on the Bay…
Flood Plain Mapping
The Planning Committee will consider amendments to flood plain mapping in Ottawa’s urban areas. This is the third phase of updates to mapping within the Zoning By-law. Development on lands…
Rental Accommodations Study
Emergency and Protective Services is conducting a review of regulations governing private sector rental properties to address public health and safety, consumer protection, community nuisances and other areas of municipal…
Committee approves updated parking strategy
Ottawa – The City’s Transportation Committee today approved an updated parking strategy that will help improve service and ensure short-term parking is available to support businesses, institutions and tourism. Street…