This year, many residents witnessed a great deal of construction along all three Stage 2 LRT alignments. 2021 saw great advancement in the construction of the Stage 2 LRT project. From station construction, track laying, precast bridge installation and everything in between, crews were busy! Take a look back at progress made through 2021 here.
Since the start of the pandemic, the City of Ottawa has worked to ensure essential services, like waste pick-up, snow clearing and more, continue to be provided for Ottawa residents. The dedication of thousands of frontline workers, many performing roles they are unaccustomed to, has allowed the City to continue providing services to you, your…
Ottawa Public Health On January 12, Dr. Vera Etches, Ottawa Public Health’s Medical Officer of Health, provided an update on the current situation in Ottawa. Read her full statement. Visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca/COVID19 to learn more about COVID-19, how you can protect yourself and others and what to do if you suspect you may be infected with…
Community clinics are now offering drop-in appointments to everyone eligible for a first, second, and booster dose, including children 5 years of age or older. For those unable to wait potentially long periods of time, it is recommended you go to a larger clinic for drop-in spots, such as the EY Centre, the Nepean Sportsplex –…
After a snowstorm, do you clean off your vehicle? Your entire vehicle – windows, roof, hood, and trunk? Removing ice and snow from your vehicle is necessary to keep you, pedestrians, cyclists, and other motorists safe. Removing snow from your vehicle improves visibility Removing snow from your vehicle prevents needless damages and injuries Removing snow…
Ottawa – The City is planning to implement a Residential Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) in 2023 based upon the occupancy status of a residential property. The proposed framework states that a residential property that is not the owner’s principal address and is vacant for more than 184 days during the calendar year could be subject…
Councillor Kavanagh has been informed that the owner’s intention is to sever the property known as 902/904 Pinecrest Avenue. The developer has just begun construction on a semi-detached unit each with their own basement secondary dwelling units – total of 4 units.
On December 14th, the City’s Accessibility Advisory Committee held a special virtual meeting to hear feedback and concerns regarding the 2020/2021 E-Scooter Pilot Project now underway. The meeting focused mainly on safety concerns voiced by community members, such as mis-parking, sound emission and sidewalk riding complaints that the City has received from vulnerable residents. The…
Project Update Week of Jan 10 – 14: Contractor has remobilized to site this week setting up traffic controls, preparations for watermain commissioning and connection work, mobilizing crews and materials. Next 2 weeks forecast: 1 contractor crew completing the commissioning of the 400mm (16in.) diameter watermain on Alpine as well as continuing with the deep…
The following projects will impact Ottawa traffic: Beginning Saturday, January 15 until further notice, Queen Elizabeth Driveway is closed on weekends from 9 am until 5 pm between Somerset Street and Fifth Avenue to create more outdoor space for exercise. Redwood Avenue, between Byron Avenue and Richmond Road, will close daily between 7 am and…