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 approved a number of items of interest. I was pleased to see the recommendation of Licensing of Vaping Stores go through unanimously. I did not…
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 – products, retailers will need to obtain an applicable licence as set out in Schedule 12 of the City’s Licensing By-law relating to Tobacco and Vapour Product Retailers. The…
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 presentation was made by staff and the architect, followed by questions from residents. Thank you to staff for providing a wonderful update and answering questions.…
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 Blair off-ramp. The exercise is for the O-Train East Extension and will take place on Saturday, November 2 from 6 am to 1 pm. The…
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 access will be maintained and all residents in the area will continue to have driveway access during this work. What: Full closure of Richmond Road…
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. What: Kichi Zìbì Mìkan will be closed overnight. When: Sunday, November 3 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Monday, November 4. Why: Relocation…
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 as crews complete necessary construction activities.
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 are not used, one item will be left behind with a courtesy tag indicating the limit. In December, any garbage above the three-item garbage limit…
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 program changes that Council has approved since 2012. They include: Council passed a motion to exempt agricultural properties from the new three-item limit for applicable unavoidable…
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 suited to tell you about the City’s forestry team and tree planting process first hand? Or, first branch? Ottawa’s trees and forests are an integral…