OCH met with Toronto Mayor to discuss affordable housing This week I attended the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA) conference in my capacity as the Chair of Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) board. ONPHA is a member funded and directed association that represents nearly 700 non-profit housing providers and local housing corporations throughout the province. .The…
My office in conjunction with city staff will be engaging with the local neighbourhood and community partners on Wednesday November 1, through a virtual information meeting, to discuss the City of Ottawa leasing the former retirement home facility at 1 Corkstown Road. On November 7, the City of Ottawa’s Finance and Corporate Services Committee will…
Thank you to everyone who participated in the virtual joint ward 2024 Draft Budget consultation meeting on Monday evening. If you were unable to attend this meeting and would like to review the presentation and discussion, you can visit my YouTube Channel here to see the recording. Thank you to Cyril Rogers and his staff…
429 Ancaster Avenue Files: D08-01-23/B-00238, 00241 – 00243 D08-02-23/A-00227 – 00230 The applications for Consent and Minor Variances to subdivide the property into four lots for four long semi-detached dwellings, with reduced parking spaces, lot widths and frontages, rear yard setbacks and area, a shared driveway and front yard parking were both refused by Committee…
There is a public open house scheduled for the Pinecrest and Queensview Stations Secondary Plan on Thursday, December 7 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. The Lincoln Fields Secondary Plan open house will be held on Wednesday November 22 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Both open houses will be conducted virtually. My office will share more details with…
The Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre Volunteers will be registering individuals and families for the Christmas Exchange program. Registration is ongoing until Friday November 24, 2023. To register please call: 613-820-4922 ext. 3525
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe will host the 15th annual Trick or Treat with the Mayor event this Saturday in support of the Ottawa Food Bank’s Baby Basics Program. The City of Ottawa is proud to partner with Treat Accessibly to help make trick-or-treating accessible, inclusive, and fun for everyone. While admission is free, this is an…
It’s officially peak leaf and yard waste season. Twice a year, in the fall and spring, waste collection operators have until 8 pm to pick up separately set out leaf and yard waste to accommodate the increased volumes of yard waste. Green, black & blue bins and garbage will continue to be picked up as…
As of October 30th, all individuals 6 months and older who live, work, or go to school in Ottawa are eligible to get their annual flu vaccine. Over 270 pharmacies across the city and some primary care providers, such as family doctors andnurse practitioner offices, offer the flu vaccine. The flu vaccine can be safely…
Gear up for a winter of wellness by keeping your mind and body active. Browse register.ottawa.ca and create a wish list of your favourite programs and activities for the winter session. Mark your calendars with these important registration dates: In-person registration begins Wednesday, November 15 for swimming lessons and Friday, November 17 for all other activities. Be…