871 Iroquois Road Consent was sought to subdivide the property into two separate parcels of land for the construction of two new two-storey detached dwellings. The existing dwelling is to be demolished. THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT therefore granted the provisional consent, subject to: -accompanying Minor Variance Applications approval -payment has been made to the City…
In 2022, the City of Ottawa’s Finance and Economic Development Committee received a Report (ACS2022-ICS-LEG-0003) outlining proposed changes to the City’s Community Partners’ Insurance Program (CPIP). The proposed changes were intended to address the disparity between community groups whose insurance premiums were funded by the City as a result of a 2001 Council decision to…
The project funding stream of Community Funding is now open for applications. Project funding will be allocated as one-year or three-year project funding. This is the first time that this funding stream opens, as part of the new Community Funding Framework. One-year project funding is allocated to time-limited or defined pilot-projects that build sector service…
The term freshet is commonly used to describe a large increase of water discharged in a river during spring months due to snow melt and sometimes rainfall. This can lead to seasonal flooding in low lying areas along rivers. The Ottawa River watershed, at approximately 146,000 km2, is an extremely large river system that experiences…
Looking for a way to help deter vandalism and beautify the community while empowering our City’s youth through community arts? Look no further than the Paint it Up! mural program. The Paint it Up! mural program is done in partnership with Crime Prevention Ottawa. Over 2,831 youth between the ages of 12 and 25 have…
Ottawa’s annual Fibre Fling 2023 Art Show and Sale is back in person again! Join us at the Kitchissippi United Church on April 21 and 22 to be dazzled by the beautiful textile and mixed media works of art created by local ‘Out of the Box’ artists. A portion of the show proceeds are donated…
Ottawa ACORN is a local and national community organization of low and moderate-income people. ACORN work on a variety of issues such as affordable and livable housing, predatory lending, the digital divide and more. ACORN believe that social and economic justice can best be achieved by building community power for change. As you may already know,…
What to Expect As part of Hydro One’s work, Forestry Technicians will selectively identify for removal or trimming (if possible) trees and other vegetation that could pose a risk to the electrical system. In advance of work starting, their team will deliver notices (please see below) to adjacent property owners, engage residents that have work…
Lansdowne Park is in need of significant renovations. The City of Ottawa and Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) have worked together to create a plan that reflects the history, unique location and role of Lansdowne as a year-round gathering place for Canada’s capital. For all the details, schedules, background and information, visit engage.ottawa.ca/Lansdowne. This site…
Last weekend was an exciting one for Canadian music with the JUNO Award winners being announced on Saturday. This was also an extra exciting weekend for many of our local artists. This year, seven Ottawa artists were nominated for a JUNO Award! Presented each year by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the JUNO Awards celebrates…