Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for the many positive aspects of our lives. Including the beautiful transformation, we get to experience watching the leaves change colour and the cooler days ahead where we can still get outdoors and enjoy our beautiful city. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to take the opportunity…
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and impacts to City services for the Thanksgiving holiday on Monday, October 9. Client Service Centres Green bin, recycling and garbage collection Parking Transit Services Recreation and cultural services Ottawa Public Health Municipal child care services Library Services
Keep an eye out for volunteers at your grocery store during the Saturday and Sunday of the Thanksgiving long weekend. The Ottawa Food Bank volunteers will be out encouraging you to give generously to those who need help. This year, many stores will have pre-packed bags to make donating even easier! If you don’t grab a pre-packed…
Making our community a better place to live, work and play Community associations are formed when groups of neighbours come together to share their ideas and work cooperatively to make their neighbourhood a better place to live. Bay Ward is fortunate to be the home of many community associations. Each of these associations give residents…
I had the privilege to be at the unveiling of Algonquin murals at the Unitarian Church campus on Thursday afternoon. Many thanks to Crime Prevention Ottawa for the Paint it Up funds and the many volunteers who worked hard on this traditional garden along with Aboriginal youth. Thank you to Kayoki Post-Whiteduck, Food and Climate…
With the Thanksgiving weekend ahead of us many will be spending time in the kitchen cooking and baking. The City of Ottawa would like to share some important information with residents about fire prevention and cooking safely. Fire prevention is a big part of cooking safely. Do you know what to do if a fire…
Councillor for Alta Vista Marty Carr, in collaboration with Riverside South – Findlay Creek Councillor Steve Desroches, will be hosting their first annual Thrift Roadshow Event at City Hall. This event will be taking place on Friday October 20, 2023, at Ottawa City Hall in Jean Pigott Hall (110 Laurier Avenue West, first floor). The…
Queensview Drive provides access to an employment hub and to the future Queensview O-Train Station. Currently, there are no cycling facilities on Queensview Drive. On-street parking is permitted on sections of the south side of the road and is prohibited on the north side. What is proposed? Queensview Drive was identified as a Cycling Project…
At a special meeting on October 6, the Ottawa Police Services Board (OPSB) presented its Draft Strategic Plan for the Ottawa Police Service (OPS). The plan will guide the priorities for the OPS over the next three years. As part of the OPSB and Service’s commitment to continuous community engagement, and following initial community outreach, the OPSB…
Flu vaccine for high-risk individuals will be available through local pharmacies, healthcare providers in early October. Ottawa Public Health Community and Neighbourhood Hubs will offer influenza vaccines for high-risk individuals without OHIP & children under 5 and their families. The flu vaccine will be available to the general population on October 30th through local pharmacies, and your regular health…