Thank you to the residents who have reported their concerns with OC Transpo; I share your frustrations and concerns. Last summer, City staff assured Councillors that the bus service will improve once the LRT is launched, but unfortunately that has not happened yet. For many Bay Ward residents, the bus is a necessary mode of…
Nelson House of Ottawa – Carleton, an emergency shelter for women and children, is delighted to bring back its Celebratory Fall Tribute dinner this year on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at St. Elias Centre. Nelson House has 20 beds available to women in need, but only 15 of those are funded by the government. The…
The owner is requesting consent to sever one lot into two lots at 885 Melwood Ave, Ottawa. The request is to permit the retention of an existing single-family dwelling and the construction a new single-family detached dwelling on a severed lot. The northerly lot with the existing dwelling to be retained will be made up…
Released November 1, 2019 Statement from Mayor Watson and Transit Commission Chair Allan Hubley regarding recent LRT issues ʺOver the last few weeks, we have been as frustrated as our transit users with the poor performance of LRT and the unreliability of our bus system. Following a number of issues taking place this morning, we…
Help Santa Toy Parade This year’s parade takes place Saturday, November 16th ~ 11:00 a.m. Departing from Laurier Avenue West (at Ottawa City Hall). Check the dates of the many communities in Ottawa that have Christmas parades scheduled, see below: Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade Sunday, November 17th ~ 5:30 p.m. ~ Departing from Strandherd Drive (at…
Ottawa – The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on red light running and stop sign violations the month of November. Red Light Running:Between 2013 and 2017, there were 3,718 collisions resulting in 1,581 injuries and 4 fatalities. Stop Sign ViolationsBetween 2013 and 2017, there were 3,109…
Ottawa – With the support of Mayor Jim Watson and Transportation Committee Chair, Stephen Blais, City staff will be recommending today eight new locations that are poised to become community safety zones, pending Council approval. The locations are in addition to four existing community safety zones within City limits. All eight new locations are near…
Final workshops Inspire the Iconic Features and Finishing Touches for the new Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility Ottawa – The new Ottawa Public Library-Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility offers residents a great opportunity to contribute to a once in a generation project. Add your voice to the thousands who…
It can be difficult for people to know what support is available to them. The System Navigation service can help people better understand the health and social service system. Services are provided Monday to Friday. Appointments are available onsite or in the community. A System Navigator is a care provider that helps individuals and families access needed…
Inquiry made to city staff on September 4th 2019 Please provide a report on what the City of Ottawa is doing to explore alternatives such as Hot-In-Place recycled asphalt and micro surfacing to name a few. With the potential savings and extended surface life, these opportunities that we cannot afford to ignore. Response dated October…