Message from the Councillor

As we wrap up a busy and productive year, I want to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Holiday season. Reflecting on the year, it has been a privilege to work alongside so many engaged residents, dedicated staff, and my council colleagues. The City’s budget process concluded with…

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Holiday Season Schedule Changes

The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for the holiday season between Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, January 1. Client Service Centres Green bin, recycling and garbage collection Parking Transit Services Recreation and cultural services Ottawa Public Health Employment and Social Services Municipal child care services Ottawa Public…

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Happy holidays!

At this festive time of year, people around the world are gathering with friends and family to celebrate a variety of special days from different cultures and religions.  On December 25, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day. Traditionally, Christians attend midnight mass on December 24 or Christmas Day mass with family…

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OC Transpo winter service begins Sunday, December 22

OC Transpo’s winter service begins Sunday, December 22. This winter, changes include bus service adjustments to get ready for the opening of O-Train Lines 2 and 4 on January 6, special holiday service, and changes to fares. New winter schedules are available on octranspo.com. Before heading out, use the Travel Planner or Transit app to plan your trip. Service adjustments…

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Lansdowne 2.0 North Side Stands Public Information Session

The Site Plan for the Lansdowne 2.0 North Side Stands is ready for public review. Staff will report to Council in Q4 2025 on the final package of approvals, including the construction bid price, air rights bid price, legal agreements, and any required funding strategy amendments prior to construction. There will be an in-person and…

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Stage 2 LRT Construction Updates

The following is an update from Stage 2 with a 2025 Winter Lookahead for the work for the Richmond Road Revitalization Project, as well as the Overnight Work for Bay Ward for January 2025 to March 2025. Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit Project: 2025 Winter Lookahead As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light…

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Committee of Adjustment Decisions

Committee of Adjustment’s Panel 2 decisions issued regarding the December 10, 2024, hearings. The decisions are under a 20-day right-to-appeal period ending on January 9, 2025.  2300 Fox Crescent – Applications Granted APPLICANT’S PROPOSAL AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATIONS[1] The Applicant wants to subdivide the property into three separate parcels of land to create new…

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Early declaration of the Vacant Unit Tax

The Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration portal opened yesterday for residents who want to declare early prior to the formal declaration period. The formal declaration period will open on January 2, 2025. Email notices, using previous year declaration contact information and paper notices are scheduled to be distributed to property owners in the new year…

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