The week started off with a technical briefing on OC Transpo and its financial situation. We are all aware that OC Transpo is $40 million in debt so this was not a surprise. This debt was caused by a combination of factors starting with the pandemic and stay at home orders, then exacerbated by the…
My office is looking forward to hosting our Volunteer Appreciation and Welcome to Fall event this coming Tuesday at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre. Everyone is welcome. Doors open at 7pm when guests have the opportunity to come and enjoy some light refreshments and visit with a variety of information tables hosted by some of…
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, Richmond Road will be re-opened to eastbound vehicles travelling between McEwen Avenue and New Orchard Avenue. Westbound vehicles will continue to be detoured along Ambleside Drive. What: Richmond Road will be re-opened to motorists travelling eastbound between McEwen Avenue and New Orchard Avenue.…
2475 Regina Street development passes This week at Planning and Housing Committee the application for 2475 Regina Street was passed and will be voted on at City Council on September 27. As previously mentioned, the passing of the Zoning Bylaw and Official Plan amendements will permit seven-, 16- and 28-storey residential buildings. This application includes…
The Planning and Housing Committee approved a zoning amendment and heritage permit to facilitate restoring and redeveloping Somerset House. The iconic Centretown building at Bank and Somerset streets partially collapsed in 2007 and remains in a deteriorated state. Today’s approvals would permit work on the historic building, retaining and restoring original materials where possible. A storefront and windows would…
For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts, visit ottawa.ca/agendas or call 3-1-1. For more information about how to watch or participate in individual meetings, please consult the specific meeting’s agenda at ottawa.ca/agendas. Ottawa Police Services Board – Monday, September 25 at 4 pm Community Services Committee – Tuesday, September 26 at 9:30 am Ottawa City Council –…
The Audit Committee today received the Audit of the Prevention of Workplace Violence and Harassment. from the Office of the Auditor General. The Auditor General made nine recommendations that the City agreed with and is in the process of implementing. The City welcomes the findings as an opportunity to advance this important work. The City is following…
The City’s Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved changes to curbside waste collection that would take effect in 2026 with the next collection contract and received an overview of the plan to procure the contract. The proposed changes prioritize efficient, reliable service for residents and would help extend the life of the City’s landfill by diverting…
The flags at all City of Ottawa sites will be lowered to half-mast on Sunday, September 24 to recognize Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day. This day is observed to remember the brave individuals who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty to keep our communities safe. Canadian Police and Peace Officers’…
