Councillor Kavanagh’s Message

Back to the Council Table Wednesday March 23rd marked the first in person City Council meeting since February 12, 2020. It felt so nice to be back at the table with my colleagues after spending the last two years connecting through Zoom.  We had the opportunity to catch up on what’s been happening in our…

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Updates from Ottawa Public Health (OPH) 

COVID-19 Vaccination  As noted in Dr. Moloughney’s Special Statement, COVID-19 vaccination continues to be crucial, especially as public health measures are lifted. A third dose provides a higher level of protection than two doses.   For your awareness, OPH has begun calling Ottawa residents 60-69 years of age who have not yet received their third…

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Spring Flooding/Freshet 2022 Update

Take steps to prevent spring flood problems on your property. Check downspouts to ensure they are clear and flowing water away from the house. Make sure your sump pump and protective plumbing devices are working. Read more Sewers and Basements Questions to ask yourself at the start of flooding season Check with your insurance representative…

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Transportation Master Plan Open House on March 29th

The draft Transportation Master Plan (TMP) policies and proposed active transportation projects are now available online to the project website. Residents are invited to provide feedback on the policies and projects proposed for delivery from 2023 onwards. Residents can provide input on close to 70 proposed policies that will guide our transportation decisions and networks…

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2022 Household Hazardous Waste Event Schedule

This year, the Public Works Department will provide collection services for Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) such as corrosive, flammable or poisonous materials, by offering 9 free one-day events from April 24, 2022 through to October 23, 2022. The City has added locations at the Rideau Carleton Casino, the Michael Street Snow Dump, and the Canadian…

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Stay informed on traffic impacts in Ottawa

It’s hard to know whether the information you’re getting these days is up to date because of how fast information travels and changes. There is currently a lot of exciting work happening across the city that can impact traffic and let’s face it, it will only get busier when construction season ramps up this spring.…

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Winter Operations Update – Potholes – Friday March 25

For residents wishing to report a pothole, please create a Service Request online. Message from the Winter Operations Team Spring has sprung in the Capital and the Roads and Parking Services team has continued their hard work applying temporary patches to potholes created by the various weather events, multiple freeze/thaw cycles and very wet conditions…

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Is swerving to avoid potholes safe?

Spring has arrived and with that so have potholes on many roads, streets and pathways. Potholes are created when water seeps into cracks in the pavement and then freezes and thaws. Given Ottawa’s winters – potholes are inevitable, but is swerving to avoid a pothole safe? Aside from the risks of a tire blow-out, rim or suspension damage…

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Rain Barrel fundraising opportunity for community groups

Need to fundraise? Support your community and local waterways by holding a rain barrel sale! Looking for an easy and successful fundraising program? Host a rain barrel sale! Minimal organization required to host the fundraiser No financial investment or inventory requirements Raise funds ($10 for every barrel sold plus more for attachments) Get support from…

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