This week, staff held a technical briefing to share an overview of the Solid Waste Master Plan with Council ahead of the report going to the Environment and Climate Change Committee on June 18, 2024 and Council on June 26, 2024. The report is now available to the public, and the links to view the…
There’s a lot happening in Ottawa. Here are three upcoming opportunities for you to participate in. City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan Consultations Complete a survey to provide your input on barriers that impact City residents, visitors, and employees with disabilities. Share Your Thoughts Water Rate Structure Review Complete a survey to help the City…
This week, the Finance and Corporate Services Committee heard that, for the first quarter of 2024, the City is showing an overall tax and rate supported year-to-date surplus of nearly $3.5 million. The figures were included in a status update on the 2024 Tax and Rate Operating and Capital Budget. Year-to-date tax-supported results show a surplus of…
The City has released the first draft of the new Zoning By-law, a set of regulations that sets rules on what can be built as of right, without having to seek specific permission. Residents are encouraged to review the draft by-law and provide feedback both online and in person at open-house events. The complete draft, including maps, can be found…
Construction season in Ottawa has started, so what’s there to celebrate? We know the sights and sounds that sometimes come with it can feel like a never-ending source of frustration. Yet, beneath the surface inconveniences, these infrastructure and construction projects hold the promise of transformative benefits for our city. With a population of over one…
Community Bake in the Park Traditional wood-fired community over in Bayshore Park happens every second and fourth Saturday of the month from 11:00 am – to 1:00 pm. The next Bake is Saturday June 8th, 2024. Bring your dough and ingredients to cook your own pizzas an other food for free. If you would like…
At a joint meeting Friday May 31st, the Transit Commission and Light Rail Sub-Committee received an update on the O-Train extensions and details on plans to improve service reliability of the O-Train Line 1 vehicles. The Committees heard that the Stage 2 LRT project has achieved several milestones this year including the start of testing on the…
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. Audit Committee – Monday, June 10 at 9:30 am Built Heritage Committee – Tuesday, June 11 at 9:30 am Ottawa Public Library Board – Tuesday,…
I am absolutely inspired by the incredible students from Bayshore Public School, who are stepping up as real-life superheroes! With the support of Khalsa Aid Canada and Italfoods, these young leaders are tackling child food insecurity head-on through the 2024 Ottawa Summer Food Drive! This initiative is set to make history as the largest one-day…
West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease in Ottawa When ticks and mosquitoes are active, they have the potential to spread infections to Ottawa area residents. What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is an infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a bacteria transmitted through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis), most commonly during the…