In working with the local community and City staff I have been successful in getting a small skating rink for Britannia Park to be open this coming winter. The contractor is planning to mobilize the area in the park for the rink project over the next week to start with onsite excavation for the new…
McEwen Sanitary Pump Station construction update The City of Ottawa completed all the preparation to resume the rehabilitation of the flow through sanitary pumping station near you, however construction cannot start as planned due to the Hydro Ottawa strike. We cannot start this work without Hydro Ottawa disconnection of existing electrical services. Due to the…
Start this school year on the right foot! Make school zones safer and help kids get exercise with a walking routine! Set a healthy routine with your family this school year! Walking, scooting, and cycling to school is a great way to start the day. The 2022 ParticipACTION Report Card shows that only 28%…
Cultural Funding Framework Review Survey – City of Ottawa The City of Ottawa is inviting residents to take a survey that will enable the city to review the Cultural Funding Framework which aids the city to invest in local non-profit arts, heritage and cultural communities through several funding and awards programs. The feedback from the community will…
The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre is looking for volunteer support. Whether you have a few hours or a lifetime to give, your presence can bring support to those who need it most. Step forward, lend a hand, and make an impact in your community. To join the WOCRC volunteer team or find out more…
With fall around the corner and new routines about to begin, hours at Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will return to full fall levels at all of its 33 branches starting Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Some OPL branches will offer improved and expanded hours in order to meet the wide-ranging needs of a diverse clientele with various schedules. Current…
As Chair of Ottawa Community Housing and a Councillor, affordable housing is a top concern of mine, and I am not alone. In 2020, City Council declared a Housing and Homelessness Emergency, and affordable housing is one of Council’s top priorities for the 2023-2026 Term of Council. During this week’s Council meeting I supported the…
This week at City Council it was announced that our new City Manager would be the current Interim City Manager, Wendy Stephanson. I want to congratulate Wendy on being chosen over many applicants from far and wide for this important post. I look forward to meeting with Wendy over the next month to discuss priority…
Nesbitt Street Encroachment Agreement item that was originally scheduled to be presented at the Transportation meeting on Thursday August 24 has been deferred to the next Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for October 26, 2023. The reason for deferment came at the request of the volunteer delegates to have additional time to review the report and…
Council approved hiring Wendy Stephanson as its new City Manager. Ms. Stephanson will officially assume the role for five years, starting on Friday, September 1. She had been serving as acting City Manager since November 2022. Council approved Official Plan and zoning amendments to facilitate new construction across the City. This includes a nine-story building with 118…