Labour Day weekend traditionally marks the end of summer holidays and the beginning of the school year, although because of COVID-19 this year feels quite different. It should be recalled that Labour Day was set aside to honour workers and the work of the union movement that rallied for advances for workers and their families…
Please note Road Close Authorization for Byron Avenue from Richardson Avenue to Redwood Avenue. The road will be closed from Monday, 28 September 2020 to Wednesday, 23 December 2020. The contractor, Kiewit Eurovia Vinci General Partnership will be undertaking the relocation of existing underground utilities. Notification signs will be posted. Local and emergency vehicle access…
Jerome and Caroline from Queensway Terrace North lost their home to a fire on September 2nd. Your support will help get them and their young family (3 kids) through this difficult time and back on their feet. CTV News Article on the fire A GOFundMe page has been setup for the family by a neighbour.
As you know, COA’s education events came to an abrupt halt in March. And, with events not being held over the summer months, the Council on Aging (COA) are announcing that their educational events are back. However, COA events will have a different look this fall. They are unable to hold events at their…
COVID-19 is an unprecedented situation and the City of Ottawa is committed to protecting people and the community. The Province of Ontario has allowed certain businesses and workplaces to reopen, including all municipal construction projects, as long as they comply with strict measures for public health and safe operations. In addition to the City’s ongoing…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts, visit ottawa.ca/agendas or call 3-1-1. The City continues to take COVID-19 seriously, and in following the advice of provincial and federal governments, is making significant…
Ottawa – The City’s Finance and Economic Development Committee today received an update on the economic impact of the pandemic on Ottawa’s economy and the City’s efforts to foster recovery. Despite a loss of 53,600 jobs between February and July, stable government employment, increased government spending during the pandemic and a robust technology sector mean…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Forestry’s spring 2020 planting season was postponed and new planting requests were put on hold. We are pleased to inform you that Forestry Services’ fall planting program will run this year and planting requests for 2021 are now being accepted. Planting program information can be found at Ottawa.ca/forestry. The fall…
Ottawa – On Wednesday, September 2nd, the City’s Transportation Committee received an update on how the Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO) might connect an electric tramway system to Ottawa. The new system would reduce STO bus traffic in Ottawa by between 30 and 70 per cent while improving access to destinations on both sides…
Enjoy the spectacular fall colours in Canada’s Capital Region with additional public space for outdoor well-being Canada’s Capital Region – While summer is starting to wind down, the need for Capital residents and visitors to enjoy the outdoors while ensuring safe physical distancing remains important for both physical and mental well-being. The National Capital Commission (NCC) is…