This coming Monday many students will be heading back to school in the Francophone school board system while the English School Boards will welcome students back after Labour Day. After a lengthy period of time doing virtual learning I expect that many students will be looking forward to being back in a classroom and seeing…
The Ottawa Police Services Board (OPSB) and the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) are asking residents to provide their feedback to help us determine priorities in line with our annual budget. They encourage everyone who lives in Ottawa to participate to let them know how they can best invest our resources. Leading the consultation process, the…
The City is developing a Better Buildings Ottawa Strategy to accelerate the retrofits of existing industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-unit buildings. This strategy is one of 20 priority projects identified in Energy Evolution. Existing buildings are the single biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Ottawa. In 2019, industrial, commercial and institutional buildings contributed to…
If your child is returning to school in September, take some time to consider the best transportation options for your family. If you are not putting your student on a school bus, here is a list of tips and resources to help you plan a commute that is safe for everyone. Benefits of walking or…
Thanks to everyone who provided input into the Climate Resiliency Strategy. A summary of the results the City received from March until June can be found on the Climate Resiliency Strategy page on Engage Ottawa. Key findings from Ottawa residents: 93 per cent of respondents are very concerned or concerned about climate change The top…
It only seems like it just started, but the City’s wading pool and supervised beach swimming seasons are quickly winding down this week. Supervised swimming at beaches Lifeguard supervision and daily water testing at City beaches – Mooney’s Bay, Britannia, Petrie Island and Westboro, end for this season on Sunday, August 29. Until August 29,…
What happens now that the City’s Temporary Mandatory Mask By-law expired? The City’s decision not to extend its own Temporary Mandatory Mask By-law beyond its expiration date of August 26, 2021 does not mean the need or requirement for masking will be abandoned. Province-wide masking regulations continue to be in effect. After the by-law’s expiration…
The POST Promise initiative is relaunching in Ottawa. This initiative strives to help Canadians confidently shop and work during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are a business owner interested in receiving a kit, visit to secure a pick-up time – https://calendly.com/ottawabot/post-promise-kit-pick-up?month=2021-08
2250 Midway D08-02-21/A-00093 – Adjourned to a future date To permit an increased total area for two accessory structures which includes an existing detached garage and a new storage shed which is to be located in the southeast corner at the rear of the property. 2051 Knightsbridge D08-02-21/A-00104 Adjourned from June 2 & July 7,…
If you know of anyone who might benefit from this pamphlet, you can download it from below. Reminder: Residents have numerous ways to access the vaccine: Drop by any vaccination clinic. Visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca to find your nearest clinic or neighbourhood vaccination hub Visit Ontario.ca/bookvaccine to access the provincial booking system or call the provincial vaccine…