LRT Stage 2 Construction Update October 19 to November 4 Mise à jour sur l’étape du projet de TLR – 19 octobre au 4 novembre Night work is required at the following locations: Moodie and LMSF Area – Nightly ramp closures until end of the year, required during off-peak hours. Pinecrest – Nightly ramp closures…
Ottawa Children’s Storytelling Festival presented by Ottawa StoryTellers and Ottawa Public Library for children 3- 12 years. FREE. On-line at the OPL website November 16-21. Stories told in English and stories told in French by outstanding Canadian Indigenous, Francophone, and Anglophone tellers. Rhymes and rhythms for the very young. Traditional stories shared by Indigenous StoryKeepers.…
Register for your Letters to Santa Kit This year, we won’t be able to get together in person at the City of Ottawa Archives due to COVID-19, but Santa will still be waiting for your letters! For more information visit Ottawa.ca. To reserve a kit, email archives@ottawa.caRegistration opens November 12-28,2020.The deadline to register is November 28, 2020. Note: One kit…
Read this week’s message from Councillor Kavanagh about this decision. On Tuesday, November 10th, the Planning Committee approved Official Plan and zoning amendments to permit two residential towers just west of Bayshore Shopping Centre. A 30-storey and a 27-storey tower would add about 500 units to this residential community that abuts the Bayshore transit station…
Check out the inspiring murals that will soon be installed on the Woodroffe Park field house. To visit in person contact the CarlingwoodHood@gmail.com confirm when the murals will be up. The City of Ottawa will be installing the murals on behalf of the community.
To help beautify residential neighbourhoods and limit graffiti, the Committee also approved a one-year pilot for a residential mural by-law. Residents could apply to paint a mural on an exterior wall for a $150 fee. Proposed artwork would need to be approved by a panel. The fee would cover administrative costs and work to monitor…
Ottawa – On Tuesday, November 10th, the City’s Planning Committee approved design guidelines to help keep birds from colliding with buildings. Bird-safe design features have been scientifically proven to lessen the risk of collisions, reducing bird injuries and deaths. The proposed guidelines, which are based on a review of similar policies in other major cities, address…
Mentorship Program call for applications – The deadline for applications is November 20, 2020. Famous 5 Ottawa offers a mentorship program aimed at empowering young women to develop the skills needed for career development and advancement. Through mentoring and coaching, Famous 5 believes young women belong at the front of the room, and not just…
The City is excited to announce that COVID-modified learn to swim programs are back and being offered at select locations this winter. Lifesaving certification and pre-competitive power swim programs are also being offered. Whether you are looking to get into the water with a pre-schooler or your youth wants to continue their levels, there is…