Message from the Councillor
I hope everyone had a fun Halloween. The numbers of trick or treaters were down on my street but we enjoyed seeing those who came. This past week City Council…
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Vapour product retailers require a business licence as of November 30
As of Saturday, November 30, retailers selling vapour products will require a City of Ottawa business licence. To start or continue selling vapour – also known as vape or vaping…
Public Presentation for Frank Ryan Park Community Building Redevelopment
On Thursday, October 29th 2024 residents were invited to participate in a public meeting to review the detailed plans for the new Frank Ryan Park community building and park. A…
Emergency exercise along Highway 174 scheduled for Saturday
City of Ottawa first responders will participate in an emergency response training exercise along the westbound lanes of Highway 174 between the Montreal Road and Blair Road intersection approaching the…
Notice of Road Closure: Richmond Road from New Orchard Avenue to McEwen Avenue.
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, a full closure of Richmond Road at McEwen Avenue will be required. Detours will be in effect. Local…
Notice of Overnight Road Closure: Kichi Zībī Mīkan from Carling to Island Park
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, the Kichi Zìbì Mìkan will be closed in both directions overnight from Carling Avenue to Island Park Drive.…
Overnight Ramp Closure and Lane Reduction: Highway 417 Holly Acres to Moodie
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, motorists travelling westbound on Highway 417 between Holly Acres Road and Moodie Drive should anticipate impacts to traffic…
Yellow bags are now available
Starting Monday, November 4 any garbage above the three-item garbage limit must be placed in a City of Ottawa yellow bag. If the three-item garbage limit is exceeded and yellow bags…
Council approves a new Solid Waste Services By-law
Council today approved a new Solid Waste Services By-law(link is external) to guide the City’s waste collection, removal and disposal programs. The by-law was updated following a fulsome review and incorporates policy and…
See the forest from the tree: a look inside the City of Ottawa’s tree planting season
First, I would like to thank the City of Ottawa for allowing me, a humble tree, the opportunity to talk with you today. Then again, who else would be better…