Meetings from June 19 to 23

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. Light Rail Sub-Committee –Monday, June 19 at9:30 am Ottawa Board of Health – Monday, June 19 at 5…

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What does culture mean to you?

The City wants your feedback on the Cultural Funding Framework Have you ever attended a local fair, festival, community museum or gallery? Have your children participated in school arts programs? Chances are that the City of Ottawa funded at least some of these activities. Every year, the City of Ottawa invests in the local non-profit…

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SJAM parkway summer lane reductions

As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, there will be temporary lane closuresand construction activities on the Sir John A. Macdonald (SJAM) Parkway between Island Park Driveand Woodroffe Avenue. What: SJAM Parkway temporary lane closures between Island Park Drive and Woodroffe Avenue.On weekdays, there will be one lane in each…

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City of Ottawa Anti-Racism Strategy information session

Opportunity for engagement On May 15, 2023, the City of Ottawa unveiled its inaugural Anti-Racism Strategy to the public, aimed at fostering a municipality where safety is assured, and individuals of all ethnic or racial backgrounds have access to resources and opportunities that enable them to reach their fullest potential.  Developed through extensive community consultations,…

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Britannia Pathway is open

The Britannia Pathway is now open to the public! Rehabilitation work on the retaining wall will soon be completed, but user access has been restored.   The Britannia Pathway between Kempster Ave and Maplehurst Ave is now open to MUP users!

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Committee of Adjustment Panel 2 hearing decision

Application granted for a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act for 504 Westminster Avenue The Owners want to construct a carport on the south side of the existing detached dwelling on their property. The committee’s decision and additional details can be found here.

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Honouring Mahsa Jina Amini

On September 16, 2022, a 22-year-old Iranian woman named Mahsa Jina Amini was arrested in the capital city of Iran for wearing her hijab improperly. She was tortured, beaten and murdered by Iran’s “morality police” Mahsa’s murder has sparked a protest movement in Iran and around the world called Woman Life-Freedom. The movement continues despite…

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The Order of Ottawa & Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching

This fall, His Worship Mark Sutcliffe will award up to 15 deserving and extraordinary citizens with the Order of Ottawa in recognition of their exceptional contributions in many areas of city life including arts and culture, business, philanthropy, health care, education, public service, labour, communications and media, science, sports and entertainment.   The awards ceremony is…

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Kids Come First – Vaccinate & Up-to-Date

New Vaccine Campaign On June 5, 2023, the Kids Come First Health Team launched a new vaccine campaign to make it easier for children and youth in the region to catch up on routine vaccines.   We know that the past few years have made it difficult for families to keep up with the routine vaccinations…

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Y Mind- Free Mental Health Program for Youth

The Y Mind program is a free 7-week program that offers support for those who are experiencing mild to moderate anxiety or stress. Participants learn evidence-based coping skills based on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, self-compassion, and connect with peers who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings. Cohorts are catered to either teens (13-18…

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