This week at City Council we started off the 2025 budget directions with a proposed municipal tax increase cap of 2.9%. This proposed 2.9% cap raises concerns about the City’s ability to adequately fund essential services given rising costs over the years for most purchases. As I have stated previously, municipal taxes are a regressive…
It’s my privilege to be a Council Co-Liaison on Older Adult Issues & hold a very successful Bay Ward Older Adult Forum Lots of great discussions at each table. Thanks to Ottawa city staff for organizing this event & to all participants for sharing your experiences. To create the new Older Adult Plan, City staff will…
Contractors are ready to begin construction for the Carling and Edgeworth reconstruction. The contractor is currently scheduled to begin works on Monday September 23, 2024 with a tentative completion date of mid December 2024. Due to scheduling difficulties, notices to residents of the revised start date will only be delivered towards the end of the…
New Access to Tim Hortons on Richmond Road As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project and the Byron Linear Park Enhancement and Richmond Road Revitalization project, changes are being made to provide motorists accessing Tim Hortons at 993 Richmond Road a new way to enter the property. The Project team…
At a joint meeting today, the City’s committees on Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services and Environment and Climate Change approved an updated Idling Control By-law(link is external). The by-law aims to reduce vehicle idling and the resulting harmful emissions that contribute to climate change and air pollution. The maximum idling time would be reduced from three…
The Finance and Corporate Services Committee approved the City’s proposed 2025 budget directions, timeline, and consultation process. The budget directions report proposes that the municipal tax increase of no more than 2.9 per cent, made up of various levies for the City, Ottawa Public Library, Ottawa Public Health and Ottawa Police Service. The Transit Services budget…
As part of the fall Wake Up! program, firefighters from Ottawa Fire Services will visit homes across the city next week to ensure smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are present and working. Ontario’s Fire Code requires that homes have a working smoke alarm on each floor and outside each sleeping area. Carbon monoxide alarms are…
Honouring and caring for residents of long-term care is not just an obligation, it is a privilege, and for the staff at the City’s long-term care (LTC) homes, adapting to a more person-centred approach to care has seen transformative benefits for residents, their families, and the staff that support them. What is the person-centred care…
he City of Ottawa recognizes outstanding achievements in heritage conservation with the Ottawa Heritage Awards. The application period for the 2023 to 2024 awards is now open. The deadline for applications is Friday, November 1, 2024. There are three types of awards: Project awards may be presented in seven categories: Some projects may qualify in more than…
October 1 is National Seniors Day! The day honors the rich contributions of older adults in society. The City values their experience, wisdom, and their important roles in our community. This year, the City is hosting a virtual celebration to raise awareness about ageism. Author and activist, Ashton Applewhite will be the keynote speaker. Ashon’s…