Councillor’s Message
Preparing for the next time In the aftermath of the largest and longest power outage experienced by the City of Ottawa there are a lot of questions to ask, when…
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Councillor’s Message
What started out as quiet anticipation for a long weekend turned into a frightening Saturday afternoon storm on May 21 that wreaked havoc across the entire city. The intense widespread 190KM windstorms, accompanied…
FAQs about damages caused by severe storm & what to do next
Claims information about property damage Many residents are struggling with on-going power outages and dealing with damage to their property caused by falling trees, extreme wind, and flooding in the…
After the storm: what to do with your debris and waste
The City is continuing with regular garbage and recycling collection following the severe storm that passed through Ottawa on Saturday, May 21. Keep reading to find out what you need…
Severe storm information and additional resources
Ottawa Public Health and the City of Ottawa are committed to sharing the most up-to-date information about recovery from the severe storms this weekend. For updates, including support for residents…
Building Code Services FAQs related to storm damage
MY HOME HAS BEEN DAMAGED BECAUSE OF THE SEVERE WEATHER EVENT. WHO DO I CONTACT? Please contact City of Ottawa’s Building Code Services at 613-580-2424 ext. 68855 or email buildingpermits@ottawa.ca…
Checklists for emergency preparedness
No time like the present to review if you are prepared in the event of an emergency As we continue to recover from last weekend’s devastating storm I realize that…
Message To Residents
Update on severe weather event efforts Saturday’s severe weather event is unprecedented to anything our community has experienced and has had a tremendous impact across the City with fallen trees,…
Residential Vacant Unit Tax
Here’s what you need to know Starting in 2023, a residential vacant unit tax will come into effect to be charged on non-principal residences left vacant for more than 184…
Councillor’s Message
Bay Ward Tea Party Even Alice herself would have envied the Bay Ward Tea Party my team put together for the community on May 10th. It was such a pleasure…