It’s worthwhile to note when goals are met, and things get done at city hall. This week at Transportation Committee the request for funding of $5 million towards cycle infrastructure on the Maitland Avenue overpass was passed unanimously. This overpass bridge is owned and operated by the province under the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and is…
The Planning and Housing Committee approved a zoning amendment to facilitate development of a six-storey, state-of-the-art medical research facility on Smyth Road, near the Ottawa Hospital General Campus. The University of Ottawa facility would be part of the larger Ottawa Health Science Complex, replacing part of an existing surface parking lot. The amendment would retain the…
Don’t forget! This weekend is the Ottawa Race Weekend – from Saturday May 25 to Sunday, May 26. Good luck to all those participating! The road closures for the Ottawa Race Weekend full list and map here. The running event starts and ends at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, and involves intermittent lane…
The Transportation Committee approved entering into an agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to build new cycling facilities on the Maitland Avenue bridge over Highway 417, as part of the bridge’s planned replacement in 2026. The Province is currently designing the new bridge, to which the City proposes adding cycling infrastructure to support Maitland Avenue as…
The city will be hosting a Virtual Meeting for the new Zoning By-Law Draft. The draft policies are scheduled to be released May 31st, 2024. June 20 Virtual Meeting: This meeting aims to provide attendees with an overview of the key concepts of the proposed bylaw and to outline what can be expected in future…
2024 Wild Parsnip Program is anticipated to start on May 27, 2024, weather permitting. The goal is to reduce the growth of wild parsnip in highly infested areas while ensuring that environmentally sensitive areas and public safety are not adversely impacted. In total, Council has approved $298,000 for this year’s strategy. The 2024 Wild Parsnip…
The following decisions are under a 20-day right-to-appeal period, ending on June 13, 2024. NOTICE OF RIGHT TO APPEAL To appeal this decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), a completed appeal form along with payment must be received by the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment by June 13, 2024, delivered by email at cofa@ottawa.ca…
The National Capital Commission is seeking your feedback! In December 2021, we started planning the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park, a 13-kilometre stretch of federal land along the Ottawa River east of downtown Ottawa. The goals of the plan are to: To date, two rounds of public and interested party engagement have helped shape the vision…
Parks staff have been very busy getting ready our city parks and sports fields. This is no small undertaking! Staff update: Most sports fields are now open for the season, except for those listed on ottawa.ca. Grass cutting is not just a big part of our preparation work before the season. It is also integral…
Local singer/songwriters Evenchick and Hucul will be releasing their juicy new album at The First Unitarian Congregation in Ottawa, Sunday June 2 in an effort to muster community support, raise funds and celebrate 40 years of The Ottawa Foodbank. There will be a silent art auction, CDs and vinyl. People 15 & under get free…