Meetings next week September 25 to 29

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 –…

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Committee approves diverting some waste to private landfills in 2026 garbage collection contract

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…

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Queensview Drive Bike Lanes

Looking for your feedback 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…

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Something new this year to honour Ottawa’s immigrant entrepreneurs

Each year the City of Ottawa proudly celebrates and recognizes the success and economic contributions of local immigrant entrepreneurs through its annual Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards. New this year, the awards will feature a category to honour the drive and enthusiasm of young immigrant entrepreneurs. If you know an immigrant to Canada who embodies extraordinary entrepreneurial…

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48th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian Flag

The City of Ottawa will host a flag raising ceremony on Monday, September 25, 2023, in honour of Franco-Ontarian Day and the 48th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian Flag.  In addition to the flag raising, a proclamation will be presented to formally declare the day as Franco-Ontarian Day in Ottawa.   Residents are invited to attend the…

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The Human Library

At the end of May, the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Office launched a travelling photo exhibit – Caring for Community.   The initiative was conceived to contribute to one of the priorities of the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan, Integrated and Simpler Systems. One of this priority’s objectives is to improve access to services…

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