On behalf of the Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat, I would like to share the launch of a Call for Proposals (CFP) for the Canada Service Corps (CSC). The CSC promotes civic engagement among young people (ages 15 to 30) through access to meaningful volunteer service opportunities that help them gain essential life skills and experience. The…
Not Acceptable! Earlier this week I shared my thoughts on social media about the futility of the truck convoy protest. This protest has gone from being an inconvenience to being downright scary. We are privileged to live in a democratic society and have the right to protest. But there is a responsibility to be had…
Posted on Facebook Monday, February 1, 2022 In the past few days, the city of Ottawa has been under siege by a trucker protest called the “Freedom Convoy”. It has meant thousands of trucks blocking the downtown core, where many people live, and has had a domino affect of traffic tie ups across the city…
February 4th Release from the Ottawa Police Service The Ottawa Police Service and its partners are implementing a surge and contain strategy in Ottawa’s downtown neighbourhoods to further protect neighbourhoods, restore order and prevent unlawful activity. In connection with ongoing demonstrations, Ottawa’s downtown residents and businesses continue to be severely impacted by unlawful acts, including…
Please note that the TMP meeting is cancelled because today’s Special Council Meeting on the impact of the Truck Convoy on the City’s residents and businesses will continue into the evening. We regret the inconvenience. The City is hosting an Open House on the Phase 3 of the TMP on February 15th at 6:30pm visit…
Please note that the TMP meeting is cancelled because today’s Special Council Meeting on the impact of the Truck Convoy on the City’s residents and businesses will continue into the evening. We regret the inconvenience. The City is hosting an Open House on the Phase 3 of the TMP on February 15th at 6:30pm visit…
Councillor Kavanagh and City Staff held an information session to present initial design of the structure which was based on replacing it with a structure that was basically the same as the old one. Residents who participated declined the presented design. After additional consultation 3 options are being proposed, please complete the survey with your preference.…
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 the demonstration. Residents can continue to check the City’s online traffic map for up-to-date information. The Highway 174 westbound off-ramp to Tenth Line Road will close nightly between…
The main section of the Britannia Winter Trail (BTW) from Carling Ave to the Parkway will be lit with 400 paper lanterns and tealights. The BWT Team encourages trail users to come out to ski with head lights to help “light up the trail with love” from 7-8pm. The BTW Team is looking for 8…
On October 13, 2021, City Council approved a new Small Business Property Tax Subclass. The proposed new tax subclass provides small businesses and eligible properties with a permanent 15% reduction in property taxes phased in over two years. The Province of Ontario has confirmed they will match the municipal property tax reduction with a corresponding…