As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project and Revitalizing Richmond Roadprojects, changes are being made to Richmond Road and Byron Avenue between Ancaster Avenueand New Orchard Avenue North to accommodate the next phase of construction. What: Motorists and cyclists travelling westbound between Ancaster Avenue and New OrchardAvenue North will use…
You might have heard that Draft Budget 2025 was tabled at City Council last week. While reading pages of City budget information might be interesting for some, others may prefer a more interactive approach to understanding where their money goes. That’s why the City created the Budget Explorer(link is external) to help you get the information you need…
The City’s Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved its portion of Draft Budget 2025(link is external), including key investments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build climate resiliency. This budget also supports core services that residents rely on every day, such as water services and waste collection. The City would also invest in growing Ottawa’s…
The Planning and Housing Committee today approved its portion of Draft Budget 2025(link is external), which includes $88.2 million in operating funding and $34.4 million in capital funding. The City will invest the bulk of that capital, $22.9 million, to develop more affordable and supportive housing for residents in greatest need. With additional funding from recent…
The City’s Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee today approved its portion of Draft Budget 2025(link is external). These 2025 investments will help increase City resources for emergency and protective services and ensure that help is available and arrives quickly when needed. The City’s emergency and protective services would have a net operating budget of $272.5 million in 2025…
As temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, the City springs into action to get ready for winter, ensuring that our roads and sidewalks are clear and communities are safe throughout the season. Winter Weather Parking Bans Starting today, November 15 until April 1, winter weather parking bans can be called to support winter operations when weather…
For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts, visit ottawa.ca/agendas(link is external) 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(link is external). Transit Commission – Monday, November 25 at 9 am Community Services Committee – Tuesday, November 26 at 9:30 am Ottawa…
Thank you to everyone who has been reaching out to express concern about the draft budget as it pertains to the cost of transit for seniors. I share your shock and disappointment that the draft budget is recommending a disproportionately high increase to the rate of the Seniors’ Pass. It is additionally outrageous to suggest…
This week at City Council, the 2025 Budget was tabled. You can read the full budget HERE. Each section of the budget will go to committee for discussion. Residents can speak to each budget section at committee or provide written comments if they wish. Below, you’ll find a list of the dates for each committee…
Council today tabled the City of Ottawa’s Draft Budget 2025. It invests in the more than 100 services that keep Ottawa running, while balancing tough financial realities. The City wants to hear from residents on the Draft Budget 2025: Council approved an updated Housing Services Long Range Financial Plan(link is external) for 2025 through 2030. The updated plan will…