Bay Ward Development Application Report
For the period up to July 1, 2021 Reference: Terminology for Report
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Message from Councillor Kavanagh
On July 8th, 2021, we reached 50% of residents 18+ with a 2nd dose. This is another HUGE and EXCITING milestone. Thank you for all our incredible community clinic volunteers and staff. We can be proud of our city’s enthusiasm for getting vaccinated and beating COVID! Let’s keep it going, encourage a friend to get…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
Canada Day Traditionally Canadians have celebrated nationwide on July 1 – a date that has evolved to mean many things to many people. Some recognize it as the day Canada became a country – with the passing of the Constitution Act in 1867. Others simply look at it as a day to gather with friends…
Who to call to report speeding on our waterways
If you witness and want to report speeding on the Ottawa River/Bay waterway you contact the Ottawa Police Service (as you would a normal traffic complaint). They will refer to the Ottawa Police Marine/Dive/Trails Unit (MDTU). You can file on on-line Traffic Report (i.e. speeding on the water ways/Ottawa River). The Ottawa Police Marine/Dive/Trails Unit…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
It is part of the role of a municipal council to ensure the accountability and transparency of municipal operations. A municipality must adopt and maintain policies to try to ensure accountability and transparency to the public. To further its commitment to accountability and transparency, City Council approved the establishment of an Integrity Commissioner in July…
Development Information Officers (DIOs)
The City has Development Information Officers (DIOs) who can answer planning, zoning, and permit type questions. If you require the services of a Development Information Officer, please call 613-580-2424, ext. 23434 or dioinquiry@ottawa.ca. The City also has a lot planning, construction, and permit information available on-line, one example is Development information for residents. Visit the Planning,…
Connaught Ave Sidewalk Update – “As we heard it” report
The City has posted their As We Heard It report summarizing the results of the online survey completed earlier this year. The survey indicated that 78% of respondents prefer Option 1 (a sidewalk for the full length of Connaught). City staff will proceed with finalizing their functional design based on Option 1. Additional measures including…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
On Wednesday, June 16th, the Transit Commission approved a report, Zero-Emission Buses for OC Transpo, which provides a framework to explore the further electrification of OC Transpo’s transit fleet. If approved at City Council on June 23, OC Transpo will negotiate an agreement with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and seek funding from Infrastructure Canada…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
Tragedy in London, Ontario As a city councillor my heart is heavy and frankly, horrified regarding the news of a deliberate attack on a family standing on a corner of the street. This is a hate crime and it is incomprehensible that this is happening right here in Ontario in a city not much different…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
Indigenous Month: Time for a Closer Look at Truth and Reconciliation In 1996, Canada celebrated the first annual Indigenous Day on June 21. We now celebrate all of June as Indigenous month. We can witness the incredible contributions that Indigenous people across Canada are making in the arts, entertainment, medicine, science, architecture, environmental protection and…