This has been an eventful week at City Hall and in the City of Ottawa. I was happy to participate in multiple events and meetings within the ward and at city hall including chairing a 4-hour meeting last night at Ottawa Community Housing during game six for the Sens. I had trusted that I was…
May 5th is Red Dress Day, a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and two-spirit persons. The First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa will hang a collection of red dresses in its Meditation Gardens to remember and advocate for these victims of violence. Visitors are invited to view the display…
May 1, 2025 — This FLOOD WARNING upgrades the Flood Watch issued April 25, 2025, for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury). Water levels and flows have been steadily rising along the Ottawa River due to recent rainfall combined with ongoing snowmelt in the northern basin. Additional increases are expected over the…
The City is committed to ensuring our infrastructure is safe and reliant and is continuously working to improve our City’s sewer and stormwater systems to mitigate impacts from extreme weather events and climate change. Where and how frequent urban flooding occurs depends on a number of factors, such as the amount of rain that falls…
Beginning late May 2025, the City of Ottawa will return to site to complete its intersection modifications project at the Carling Avenue and Edgeworth Avenue intersection. What: The City of Ottawa will be upgrading the existing intersection with curb extensions on the southwest, southeast and northwest corners, realignment of pedestrian crosswalks and an upgraded westbound…
The calendar told us that spring arrived last month but admittedly, it was a little hard to believe until just recently! Our Forestry staff have been busy in all kinds of weather to start 2025. You’ve heard about the new Tree Dedication Program and the Plant Your Place! program already. Today’s email will share updates…
Long-Term Ramp Overnight Ramp Closures and Lane Reductions: Highway 417 between Greenbank Road and Woodroffe Avenue As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, motorists travelling on Highway 417 between Greenbank Road and Woodroffe Avenue should anticipate impacts to traffic as crews complete necessary construction activities. Anticipated Impacts Motorists should adhere…
This year, May 5-11, marks the 74th National Mental Health Week. As we approach Mental Health Week, we are reminded of the importance of raising awareness and fostering an environment that promotes wellness for all members of our communities. This year’s theme is about “Unmasking Mental Health,” which focuses on breaking the stigma surrounding mental…
Ottawa Fire Services and Scouts Canada Answer the Call! Wednesday, May 7, 2025. 6:00 to 9:00pm at the Ottawa Fire Services Training Centre, 898 Industrial Ave. The Fire Ventures program is an AMAZING program in partnership with the Ottawa Fire Services and Scouts Canada for youths who have an interest in the Fire Services. They…
The Ottawa Valley Food Security Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing food insecurity through a Community Backyard Garden Pilot Project. Entering into Year 3, we are excited to launch our Kick-Off Event on May 24, 2025! This initiative helps local families grow their own food while also donating fresh produce to Food Sharing Stands…