Ottawa Community Housing Annual General Meeting This week during the City Council meeting Ottawa Community Housing presented our 2023 Annual Report. Many might ask, why does the OCHC Annual General Meeting take place during a council meeting? The City of Ottawa is the sole shareholder of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation. Our report is our opportunity…
Many of you will recall the Pedestrian Safety Review that took place for Carling and Edgeworth. Construction for this project is set to begin this week to reconfigure this intersection to improve pedestrian safety. This project will consist of curb extensions on the southwest, southeast and northwest corners, realignment of pedestrian crosswalks, an upgraded westbound…
The Site Plan for 1940 Carling Avenue has been approved by staff. The new building will include 58 units ranging in size from studio to two-bedroom apartments. The main entrance to the building is provided via a lobby on Carling Avenue. There are 30 parking spaces provided for residents and visitors in an underground parking…
The City reminds residents the payment deadline for their final property tax is Thursday, June 20. Here are some convenient options to pay your final property tax bill: If residents need more information: Late penalty charges It’s important to note that a penalty charge of 1.25 per cent for late payment is added the day…
This week the city launched of Phase 4 of the TMP Consultations and Public Engagement. According to the website: The TMP Part 2 will identify the transit and road projects that are needed to accommodate growth and achieve the City’s objectives for a healthy, livable city. It will also identify a subset of projects that…
In Ottawa, we’re passionate about our Green Spaces and Great Places! Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services (RCFS) is updating the Parks and Facilities By-Law to better serve our community. RCFS is reviewing possibilities such as safety measures, uses, accessibility of public information, and amenities. For more information about the scope and purpose of this initiative,…
Thursday May 30, 2024 was Ottawa’s 21st AccessAbility Day. At City Hall, we celebrated the contributions and leadership of people with disabilities in our communities, highlighted some of the work that the City has undertaken to increase accessibility, and reflected on how we can all work together to achieve a more accessible and inclusive society.…
City Council heard this week that the City is showing an overall tax and rate supported year-to-date surplus of nearly $3.5 million for the first quarter of 2024 as part of a status update on the 2024 Tax and Rate Operating and Capital Budget. Year-to-date tax-supported results show a surplus of nearly $2.3 million, due primarily…
The Transit Commission received an update on OC Transpo’s preparations for Canada Day, upcoming O-Train Line 1 maintenance activities and details on the successful conclusion of the On-Demand Transit demonstration pilot project. OC Transpo is the best way to travel to Canada Day events across the city, with free service all day on O-Train Line…
With temperatures expected to rise over 30 degrees next week, please review this information from Ottawa Public Health for tips on how to stay cool, and what resources are available to keep cool and how to prepare for a heat wave. “Beat the Heat” Resources When the temperature and humidity are high, our bodies can…