Yesterday at 4pm the Mayor of Ottawa, Jim Watson, proclaimed a state of emergency based on the flood water predictions. Since then, the City of Ottawa senior staff put into action a plan to help with the communities most effected across the City. Residents in the community have also pulled together to find solutions for…
Affordable Housing Plans Move Forward! During the municipal election campaign, I heard from many residents who expressed their concern about the lack of affordable housing in Ottawa. I was impressed that many of these affordable housing supporters were not in need themselves. Bay Ward residents recognize the importance of having affordable housing in our community…
Panel 2 – Ward 7 Property 859 (859A) (859B) Connaught This decision is subject to a 20-day appeal period ending June 13 2019. Decision The application materials made available online include the Public Notice and Circulation Map, as well as Surveys, Site Plans and Elevation Drawings, where applicable. To view the complete file, please visit…
Yesterday the Ontario government presented their budget for the upcoming year. Municipalities across the province paid close attention to this document. The province sends the city money to manage programs on their behalf such as public health, housing, and childcare. The province also commits money to valuable and necessary infrastructure. Recently we saw a confirmation…
Even though winter is behind us, I put forward a motion at the City Council’s Transportation Committee that Winter Maintenance Standards be reviewed. I am pleased to say that this passed unanimously by the committee membership. We will see a thorough review of sidewalk and road clearance of both snow and ice. I would have…
The Unitarian Congregation on Cleary has embarked on a planning exercise to look at how their site might be developed in future. They’re retained a planning consultant and on Sunday, May 5 from 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm they’ll be presenting the results of their visioning exercise. The public is invited. More details to follow…
For list of Ward 7 – BAY Properties, click below: Panel 2 84, 86, 88, 90 Doane 86, 88 Doane 2216 Deschenes 3341 Carling 2187 Deschenes Decisions These decisions are subject to a 20-day appeal period ending May 16th, 2019. This decision is subject to a 20-day appeal period ending June 13 2019. The following…
Here comes the sun! We have all had our fill of winter this year and spring is now upon us, so let’s get out and enjoy the weather! Soon we will see more bikes on the road and children playing in the parks. We love our warm weather season but we need to be aware…
We’d like to thank Rosaline and Lisa, the architect and Cardel representative and the residents of Crystal Beach who attended the meeting to discuss the development of 3368 Carling Ave. Lisa and Rosaline explained the variances they will be submitting for approval. We would also like to thank Simon, the City of Ottawa planner, who…
A park-and-ride 3 year pilot project at Andrew Haydon Park will be submitted to the Transportation Committee on April 3rd 2019. City staff will recommend that the project proceed, it is expected to pass. There will be 10 spots allocated to park and bike during weekdays only.