Stage 2 Station Naming Public Consultation

OC Transpo has launched a public consultation for the names of its 24 Stage 2 stations along the west, east and south O-Train extensions, and wants YOUR input! The consultation runs from August 5-26 and includes names like Moodie, Algonquin, Jeanne d’Arc and Leitrim. Find out more here: octranspo.com/stage2_station_names

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Error in payment processing to be rectified

This week Council received a memo providing an update on recreation members’ scheduled payments. As you may be aware, charges to monthly membership clients have been suspended since March 17, 2020 while facilities were closed due to COVID-19. An error in payment processing occurred on August 4, which resulted in those monthly payments being charged…

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City resumes more in-person counter services

The City has resumed more in-person counter services at the City Hall and Ben Franklin Place Client Service Centres and the Business Licensing Centre at 735 Industrial Avenue. As part of the City’s COVID-related safety protocols to support physical distancing, all counter services at City Hall and Ben Franklin Place are by appointment only. The…

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Fall 2020 Transit Service Changes

Fall 2020 transit service changes will start on Sunday, August 30, 2020. As part of the OC Transpo Recovery Plan approved by the Transit Commission on June 1, school services will resume. School services and service levels on routes serving post-secondary institutions may be adjusted further depending on the needs of customers travelling to and…

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Letter to Premier regarding Carlingview Manor

I sent the following letter to Premier Doug Ford on August 6. Dear Premier Ford, As the City Councillor for Bay Ward in Ottawa I have been approached by many residents regarding their concerns about one of our local Long-Term Care facilities: Carlingview Manor. This private facility, located in Bay Ward, was significantly impacted by…

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Ottawa Public Library in-person services starting Monday, August 17

Select OPL branches will begin offering additional in-person services starting Monday, August 17. New in-person services include browsing, use of public computers by appointment, and card registration. As of Monday, August 17, Carlingwood will be offering enhanced in-person services. Other branches will be offering enhanced in-person services. Hours for these branches can be found on…

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