The City of Ottawa released its Draft Budget for 2025, which aims to build a city that’s safe, fair and affordable for all. Draft Budget 2025 continues to invest in the more than 100 services that keep Ottawa running, while balancing our current realities. Over the past two years, we have created strong financial plans,…
Respond to the Proposed Transportation Fare Increases for Older Adults The Council on Aging of Ottawa invite you to share your thoughts on the proposed increase to the City of Ottawa transit fares, which would raise the cost of a monthly pass from $49 to $108, a 120% increase. Your feedback is crucial in helping…
The Built Heritage Committee today approved an application to alter the former St. Brigid’s Church(link is external) at 310 St. Patrick Street, reflecting the building’s evolution as an event space. The owners have applied to remove the pews from the nave of the church. The pews are fixed in place and not accessible, and the proposal is…
The City of Ottawa is advising that Conroy Road, between Johnston Road and Thurston Drive, will fully close between 7 am on Wednesday, November 13, and 8 pm on Thursday, November 14, while the Canadian National Railway (CN) undertakes work on the rail corridor. This work will impact both the northbound and southbound directions, and…
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, Kichi Zìbì Mìkan westbound will be closed overnight from Island Park Drive to Carling Avenue. What: Kichi Zìbì Mìkan westbound will be closed overnight.When: Sunday, November 17 at 11:59 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, November 18.Why: Relocation of temporary concrete barriers (TCBs).Where:…
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, motorists travelling on Moodie Driveshould anticipate impacts to westbound Highway 417 access as crews perform work on thewestbound on-ramp from southbound Moodie Drive. What: The on-ramp to westbound Highway 417 from southbound Moodie Drive will be fully closedto traffic overnight.When: Thursday, November 21…
The City of Ottawa is proposing up to two potential locations for newcomer reception centres. Construction will take place at the primary site, 1645 Woodroffe Ave., on the federally owned Nepean Sportsplex property. The secondary site at 40 Hearst Way, on part of the Eagleson Park and Ride, is dependent on funding and other factors.…
It’s a Friday evening. The sounds of young people splashing and laughing echo off the walls in an indoor pool facility, while the warm, moist air is filled with that clean, chlorinated fragrance. It’s a familiar scene we and our families have experienced, enjoyed, and have often taken for granted in our youth – learning…
On behalf of His Worship Mark Sutcliffe, I am pleased to extend an invitation to you and your families to attend the Mayor’s 22nd Annual Christmas Celebration on Saturday, December 7th from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Come celebrate the holiday season at City Hall! I am pleased to share a digital version of the event…
It’s the time of year when Santa is making his annual visit to Ottawa. He is scheduled to appear at all of Ottawa’s local parades. So, if you want to see Santa and his reindeer this year, bundle up and stake out a good spot where you’re sure to get a good look at him.…