Registration of community organizations with the City

Registration of community organizations to receive notification of planning studies and development applications. Public notification and consultation policy for development applications and other planning projects Information is available at Ottawa.ca Learn about the Planning Process Registration information Register today to receive notification of land use developments such as: Development applications, including Official Plan and Zoning By-law…

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Councillor Kavanagh’s Message

For the past three weeks we have watched helplessly as a protest in our City’s downtown core turned into an entrenched occupation. As I watch the events unfold in real time, I am hopeful that the police action will continue peacefully.  So far the police have proceeded professionally and methodically.  Interim Chief Steve Bell informed…

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Update on sledding conditions and safety tips

With the new blanket of snow, the City has lifted the “no sledding advisory” on its sanctioned sledding hills. Everyone should take safety precautions, including observing hill conditions and wearing a helmet. Sled only at hills designated for sledding. While other hills and large snowbanks are enticing to sledders, they possess hazards that could cause…

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COVID-19 vaccine boosters now available for youth aged 12 to 17

Ottawa – The Province of Ontario recently announced expanded eligibility for COVID-19 boosters to include all youth aged 12 to 17. The National Advisory Council on Immunization (NACI) also recently released new guidelines on the suggested interval between COVID-19 infection and booster doses for those aged 12 and older. Booster doses for youth aged 12…

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Traffic impacts from Friday, February 18

The following projects will impact Ottawa traffic: There are ongoing traffic and transit delays or disruptions in Ottawa, especially in the downtown core, as a result of police operations and checkpoints in the secure zone. Residents can continue to check the City’s online traffic map for up-to-date information. Redwood Avenue between Byron Avenue and Richmond…

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City Meetings from February 21 to 25

Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held by remote, electronic participation, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts, visit ottawa.ca/agendas or call 3-1-1. Audit Committee – Tuesday, February 22 at 9:30 am 2021 report on the fraud and waste hotline Report on the…

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Cancelled – 2022 Curling Bonspiel

Yes, it’s short notice but now that there are no longer capacity limits on outdoor rinks, the community outdoor curling bonspiel at Lakeview Park is going ahead on Saturday, February 26, 2022 (rescheduled from February 19). Inclement weather will be called if the daytime weather forecast calls for either above zero temperatures, more than 5 cm…

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City lifts capacity limits at recreation and cultural facilities

On Thursday, February 17th Ottawa lifted COVID-19 related capacity limits at many of its drop-in recreation and cultural activities now being offered at select locations – starting The following recreation and cultural activities will allow full capacity limits, subject to staff availability: Arenas – public skating and rentals Swimming pools – public and lane swims,…

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