Spring Open House – Thanks to all who came out! This past Wednesday evening we had our Spring Bay Ward Open House session with a presentation from Stage 2 LRT on the progress of their work. It was amazing to see how much work has been completed particularly the seven transit stations and the entire…
The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan Control application to develop a seven, 16 and 28-storey building comprised of 565 residential units and the relocated Parkway House at the ground floor of the seven-storey building. The development is planned to be completed in two phases. The seven-storey tower (which includes theParkway House), 16-storey…
Potholes Many of you are noticing the abundance of potholes on your streets. It’s that time of the year for freeze/thaw cycles can result in more potholes. We encourage you, if you see a pothole to report a pothole, residents can create a service request online. This will streamline the process to have it investigated by…
The City’s new Private Land Tree Planting Program called Plant Your Place! is launching on Monday, March 31. Trees play a vital role in our city. They: With 40% of Ottawa’s urban area on private property, there’s a major opportunity to expand our urban canopy. Now, there’s an easy way to get involved. The City…
This week at Planning and Housing Committee, I presented a Notice of Motion on Tewin. The project was hastily approved last term despite Planning Staff advising against its inclusion in the Urban Boundary expansion. I remain concerned about the lack of consultation, particularly with Indigenous communities, and the significant costs to taxpayers in servicing a…
On March 27, the City’s Public Works and Infrastructure Committee will consider some amended By-Law regulations to allow for expanded gardening opportunities, including food planting, on boulevards abutting residential properties. The recommended by-law updates include: I will keep you posted on developments following the meeting next week. The full report is attached for your information.…
How many city crews does it take to fill potholes? As many as we can deploy! The freeze/thaw cycles have now taken hold, and it’s wreaking havoc on our roads, sidewalks and winter cycling network. The Roads and Parking Services team has sprung into action to address the increased number of potholes throughout the city.…
School Board Boundary Changes: I have received correspondence from many residents over the last week regarding the proposed OCDSB elementary school boundary changes. I recognize the concerns residents have raised about the proposed changes, particularly the increased school transitions that could disrupt students and families. When I was a school board trustee, minimizing transitions was…
Many of you are noticing the abundance of potholes on your streets. It’s that time of the year for freeze/thaw cycles can result in more potholes. We encourage you, if you see a pothole to report a pothole, residents can create a service request online. This will streamline the process to have it investigated by…
We have some incredible Hydrant Heroes in Ottawa and seven-year-old Pascal is one of them. Pascal and his family have been working hard this winter to clear snow and ice from two fire hydrants near their home. “It’s like you are a firefighter” says Pascal. “It’s good for the city, to protect from fires and…