Message from Councillor Kavanagh
On Wednesday November 27th, I voted along with my Council colleagues to regulate short-term rentals, also known as Air BnB, and other platforms. This is good news for our community…
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OC Transpo/Loblaw Christmas Food Drive this Saturday – Nov 30
The City of Ottawa, along with Loblaw Companies Limited, will be collecting food and cash donations for the 35th annual OC Transpo/Loblaw Christmas Food Drive to benefit the Ottawa Food…
Noise Exemption Application for Utility Subservice Investigations
EWC (East-West Connectors) has a noise exemption for some utility subsurface investigations. They are contractually obligated to keep all lanes on Woodroffe Avenue open and available for vehicles, transit services,…
Update on the dedicated 20 bus R1 replacement fleet
The buses will be in operation and staffed as of this coming Monday, December 2. The buses are being staged at the Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Baseball Stadium. The purpose…
Enjoy the Photos from the Sept 21st Bayshore Harvest Fair & Pizza Palooza
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Sens Rink of Dreams
Ottawa – Skaters will be able to lace up for a scenic downtown skate at the Sens Rink of Dreams, which opens for the season at City Hall’s Marion Dewar…
Request to Audit OC Transpo’s Demand Forecasting and Scheduling Approved by Committee.
The Audit Committee supported the recommendation for approval of the Auditor General’s work plan for 2020 but with some changes. An audit of OC Transpo’s demand forecasting and scheduling was added to…
Feasibility of Implementing Pick-Your-Ride-Free Day”
Inquiry by Transit Commissioner Councillor Theresa Kavanagh: That staff review the Ottawa Seniors Transportation Committee (OSTC) proposal to Transit Commission entitled “Senior Pick Your Ride-Free Day” and report back to…
Cost of Extending Transit Transfer Validity Period by 30 min.
Inquiry from Transit Commissioner S. Wright-Gilbert: I am asking staff to review and provide the Transit Commission with the operational and financial implications of extending the transfer validity period from…
Short Term Rental Accommodations to be Regulated
In response to the proliferation of short-term rentals in Ottawa and concerns about the quality of rental housing, low vacancy rates and a growing need for more affordable rental housing,…