This week the Housing and Planning Committee discussed a proposed Renoviction By Law to enact more safeguards for tenants who face renovictions. This is the term used when landlords serve tenants with eviction notices on the grounds that repairs are needed which cannot be carried when a tenant is living on site. This is happening…
A message from city staff regarding the Belltown Dome. Unfortunately, for safety reasons, City staff had to close the ice at Belltown Dome. Though it is very cold outside, the humidity level from the ground inside the Dome went up mid way through the week, which made the ice too soft to skate on. That…
OC Transpo has announced that O-Train Lines 2 and 4 will be open on Saturdays starting Saturday, January 25! Since the launch of weekday service on January 6, Lines 2 and 4 has performed safely and reliably, and OC Transpo is now ready to expand service to six days a week. After six-day service runs…
If your child was born in 2021, it’s time to register them to start Kindergarten in September 2025. Registering is Easy Simply complete the online registration form and upload your documents. If you have questions, please email our Admissions team at admissions@ocsb.ca, and they will be happy to help. Take a Peek Inside your Classroom We have virtual 3D tours…
During the cold months, the frost deepens in the ground which may lead to frozen water service pipes. The City’s Infrastructure and Water Services Department is taking proactive steps to prevent frozen water service pipes. Below is helpful information you can share with your communities. Did you know? The City of Ottawa provides clean and safe…
The following item will be heard at the Tuesday, February 04, 2025 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment at 1:00 Pm at the Ben Franklin Place, The Chamber, Main Floor, 101 Centrepointe Drive, and by electronic participation. The hearing can be viewed on the Committee of Adjustment YouTube page. For more information, visit Ottawa.ca/CommitteeofAdjustment Simultaneous interpretation in both official languages,…
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, motorists travelling westbound on Highway 417 at Pinecrest Road should anticipate impacts to traffic as crews complete necessary construction activities. What: Overnight closure of the Highway 417 westbound off-ramp at Pinecrest Road.When: Monday, January 20 and Tuesday, January 21 nightly from 11 p.m.…
The week of January 19-25 marks the annual celebration of National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW), which provides an opportunity to encourage people who smoke to consider joining thousands of others as they take their first steps to becoming smoke-free. Counselling and medication, such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) like the patch, is the best support we…
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) and National Capital Area Crime Stoppers are proud to celebrate Crime Stoppers Awareness Month this January, highlighting this year’s theme: “Empowering Through Education, Preventing Through Action.” As a community-based tips program, the Crime Stoppers tipline allows residents to anonymously report information about crimes. The program guarantees anonymity, calls are not…
For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts, visit ottawa.ca/agendas 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. Accessibility Advisory Committee – Tuesday, January 21 at 6 pm Ottawa City Council – Wednesday, January 22 at 10 am Agriculture and Rural Affairs…