For the past 11 days, my office has received daily updates on the Trillium Line 2 testing, which is currently in the simulated passenger service phase of Trial Running. Success in this phase requires a 14-day rolling average of 98.5 percent on-time performance, and as we approach the end of this testing period, positive results…
On Wednesday October 16th, the Ottawa Citizen published the following letter that I submitted as a tribute to my friend and family member, Neil Collishaw. “Wednesday, Oct. 16: Neil Collishaw spent his career sharing concrete scientific evidence on the dangers of unregulated tobacco use. A thank you to Neil Collishaw This is a thank you…
The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee today approved a by-law that requires retailers of vaping products to obtain a new business license(link is external). Specialty vaping retailers are subject to inspections and regulation under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, but do not currently require a municipal business license. Licensing would ensure these businesses comply with all regulations related…
The formal circulation of the planning application for the Pinecrest Queensview Secondary Plan has been posted and available for comment. Thank you to staff who have been working on this file, and residents who have been actively engaged in the discussion sessions for this plan. Below is a link to the application on the City’s…
The commenting period for 1047 Richmond Road Site Plan Control Application is open until October 21st. The application is to begin construction of Tower A (Phase 1), for 1047 Richmond Road. In 2023, the Ontario Land Tribunal approved applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning by-law amendment for this site. These approvals modified the…
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is recommending that residents aged 6 months and older get their annual flu vaccine as soon as possible this flu season. OPH is anticipating an active respiratory illness season with influenza (flu), COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) circulating in the community at the same time. The flu can cause serious…
Around this time of year, we all start thinking the same thing – when will the snow start? Then we shiver at the thought of shovelling. If you’re tossing your snow shovel this year and hiring a snow plow contractor instead, here are some important details to know before you start looking. Responsibilities of snow…
O-Train Line 1 service will be adjusted on weekends and late at night on specific weekdays between Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, November 3, while Rideau Transit Maintenance performs required maintenance work along the entire line. These temporary closures will be complete on November 3, with the regular service schedule resuming seven days a week…
This fall, join us for a series of in-person workshops to discuss Ottawa’s New Zoning By-Law. These workshops are designed to engage the community, gather valuable feedback, and ensure that our new Zoning By-law reflects the Official Plan and the needs and aspirations of all residents. Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of…
The 2024 edition of the Ottawa Book Awards has been written with three local authors winning the prestigious prize. We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our local authors: Due to an insufficient number of entries, there was no award in the category of French non-fiction. Presented annually for the past 39 years, the awards recognize…