Winter is not coming. It’s here! As we deal with this latest snowfall we can at least appreciate that there are many ways to enjoy this snowy winter season. Here in Ottawa there are many options. We have the second weekend of Winterlude and in Bay Ward we now have our own Britannia Winter Trail…
Secondary Plan recommendations by Queen’s University Students I have received a copy of the Queen’s University recommendations for the Lincoln Fields Secondary Plan. This is the work of students and is not available on the City’s website, but you can view their work on the Queens University site at Queensu.ca. The students did a lot…
All public meetings are held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts, visit ottawa.ca/agendas or call 3-1-1. Ottawa Board of Health – Monday, February 10, 4:15 to 4:30 pm, Caucus Room – Education session for Board Members – 2019…
The Sens Rink of Dreams will be closed to public skating from 11 am to noon on Saturday, February 8 for a special shinny game between the Ottawa Senators Alumni and NHL Alumni. In addition, the rink will close for two 45-minute children’s skating clinics, called Perfect Skate, on Saturday at 9 am and Sunday…
Please contact the Committee Office at cofa@ottawa.ca with your comments. The application materials made available online include the Public Notice and Circulation Map, as well as Surveys, Site Plans and Elevation Drawings, where applicable. To view the complete file, please visit the Committee office at the address shown below. Please also note that it…
Still putting food scraps in the garbage instead of the green bin? That’s like choosing trash over treasure. Organics can be trash in the landfill, or they can become treasure, fertilising farmers’ fields. Using the green bin reduces the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Now that you can put food scraps in…
In an emergency every second counts – and when a fire hydrant is covered in snow, crews lose precious time trying to dig it out. If a fire hydrant is located on your property, you are responsible for ensuring nothing obstructs access to the hydrant, as per Ottawa’s Water By-law. The City encourages you to…
The Queensway Terrace North community will be having a winter carnival this Sunday afternoon at Frank Ryan Park from 2 to 5 pm. A Transportation Services city staffer will be at the event to receive feedback/input from the community on the upcoming Connaught Ave. pedestrian improvement study. There will be a large aerial drawing of…
Every February, Canadians celebrate Black History Month to acknowledge the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians. This year’s theme for Black History Month is the “International Decade for People of African Descent.” The International Decade for People of African Descent, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly to be observed from 2015 to 2024, provides a…
Following my recent Bay Ward Community meeting on January 28th, going forward, I will be providing you with regular project updates, in addition to the Project Status Reports that are issued once a month. The City is planning on sending a letter to residents who live near the project area so they are aware of…