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…
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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,…
World AIDS Day – December 1, 2019
World AIDS Day, December 1, which is also the start of Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week in Canada, is a time for reflection; to reflect on what we have achieved and…
City announces plans to make Ottawa roads safer
Mayor Jim Watson and Transportation Committee Chair, Stephen Blais, announced a new plan that, pending Council approval, will direct City resources between 2020 and 2024 to improve safety for all…
Traffic impacts in Ottawa – beginning Friday, November 29
Ottawa – These events and projects will have the following impacts on Ottawa traffic: Highway 417 – From Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1, Highway 417 will be reduced…
Organic Waste at Parks
We have received a report of organic waste being left out for wildlife at local Parks. We would like to remind residents of the dangers of feeding wildlife: Threats to…