Message from the Councillor
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…
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Planning and Housing Committee
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…
Race weekend road closures
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…
Transportation Committee
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…
New Zoning By-Law Virtual Meeting
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…
Wild Parsnip Program
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…
Committee of Adjustment Decisions
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…
Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park Plan
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…
Parks and Maintenance Update!
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,…
Ottawa Food Bank Fundraiser: Evenchick & Hucul Present Their New Album
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…