The City is in the process of developing a dedicated Trees and Forests Outreach and Engagement Strategy, as directed by the Council-approved Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP). We are requesting your input through a survey available on Engage Ottawa, which will be live for the month of June 2023. This is an opportunity to provide valuable information that will…
New garbage policy to be decided by Council A new policy to reduce unnecessary waste going to landfill, meet provincially mandated diversion targets and increase participation in recycling and green bin programs will rise to City Council for decision on June 14. This week the City’s Environment and Climate Change Committee considered the new policy,…
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. Built Heritage Committee – Tuesday, June 13 at 9:30 am Ottawa Public Library Board – Tuesday, June 13…
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference – A time to share and learn Last weekend I attended the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference held in Toronto. It was a great opportunity to speak with other councillors and subject experts on issues that the City of Ottawa has in common with them. I engaged in a couple…
Councillor Laine Johnson and I had the privilege of catching up with Greg and Aaron McPherson on Friday afternoon on Corkstown Road, as they continued their 100km trek to raise funds and awareness for youth mental health, in support of Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa. Greg and Aaron’s walk will lead them to touch on…
The City is warning residents of recent scam calls impersonating the City’s water meter replacement program requesting an appointment. The City’s small water replacement program does not call residents to book appointments. The actual small water meter replacement program is partnered with the City of Ottawa and Neptune Technologies Group. When Neptune Technology Group is…
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. Environment and Climate Change Committee – Monday, June 5 at 9:30 am Finance and Corporate Services Committee – Tuesday, June 6 at 9:30 am…
Volunteers welcome! Accora Village in conjunction with the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority have a fun morning planned to clean up Graham Creek. They are supplying all the equipment people need to be able to clean up the creek and Rideau Valley Conservation will be running educational sessions on the creek, animals that live there, maintaining…
Summer Sounds concert series The Nepean Concert Band presents its Summer Sounds concert series at Andrew Haydon Park every second Wednesday at 7:30pm. Admission is free. Bring a chair and some friends! Concerts June 28, July 12 & 26, August 9 & 23 *weather permitting
This year, on Saturday, June 3, the NCC will host World Bicycle Day in Ottawa with its partners. A family- friendly event will take place on Queen Elizabeth Driveway, from 11 am to 3 pm. Pop by the NCC tent at Pretoria Avenue to get free safety gear and enter a contest to win a…