This has been a less than stellar week for the City`s train service but I am happy to see that the Stage 1 LRT system has now been restored. The ongoing concern remains the train cars with wheel hub issues. All Confederation Line trains were taken out of service this week after an inspection found…
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and impacts to City services for the Colonel By Day holiday on Monday, August 1. Client Service Centres The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters only. Please visit ottawa.ca/311 for more information. The Client Services Centres at Ottawa City…
Weekly Snapshot of the COVID-19 Situation in Ottawa In addition to updating the COVID-19 Dashboard twice weekly (Tuesday and Friday), Ottawa Public Health continues to release weekly animated presentations of key COVID-19 data and messages providing guidance to the public. These weekly snapshots are shared through OPH’s Facebook and Twitter channels and posted on our…
On Wednesday August 10, 2022 starting at 7pm my office will be hosting a public meeting via Zoom with the developer and City Planning staff to review and discuss the request to the City for a Zoning By-law amendment application, related to 2475 Regina Street, to permit a six storey residential building above a reconstructed…
From time to time we see a variety of wildlife in Bay ward. Racoons, skunks, rabbits and periodically coyotes. The interaction of Coyotes with people is very rare. They are known to be normally afraid of people and avoid them. Coyotes are an integral part of our ecosystem in the National Capital Region. They live…
Making the right call If you come across an animal whose life is in immediate distress as a result of cruelty or neglect, please contact the police at 911. To report animal cruelty or neglect, please please call 1-833-9ANIMAL. If you find a sick or injured stray animal with no owner in sight, or a…
Have your say to help shape decisions on facilities planning. From now to September 15, the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is conducting a public consultation to confirm that the draft Facilities Framework reflects the needs of the Ottawa community. OPL invites Ottawa residents to share their thoughts and views on access to Library branch services…
Participants will get lost in movement, while interacting, building self-esteem and expressing their creative minds! Limited only by their imaginations, participants will explore various ways to move their bodies through space and time. Get ready to move, groove and have FUN! Drop in. Ages 5-12 Event details Monday Mon, Aug 08, 2022 at 2:00pm minutes 45 mins.…
Here are some tips to keep you safe and healthy during your visit to the beach: Please don’t feed the birds or wildlife Swim only in designated areas Keep young swimmers close and practice water safety Keep hydrated Be sun smart Wear sunscreen and minimize your exposure to the sun Please don’t litter
The City of Ottawa’s Rail Construction Program continues to make great progress expanding the O-Train network.Construction is underway across all three Stage 2 LRT O-Train Extensions: • In the south, progress continues to be made on station structures and sections of the guideway. Trackwork is underway at several sites. The Rideau River Pedestrian Bridge was…