Message from Councillor Kavanagh

Hindsight 2020 If I was to describe 2020 it would be the year that we would most like to forget but should not. I don’t believe any of us will forget the work of Ottawa Public Health in this precarious situation under the leadership of Dr. Vera Etches.  We were all in uncharted territory as we learned what we could and could not…

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Mental Health through the Holidays

As the holidays approach, it’s so important to check in with ourselves and our loved ones to see how things are going and to make sure we are using good coping skills to support our mental health.    For some, this can mean getting back to good habits like getting enough sleep, being more active and…

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Ottawa to purchase new electric buses

Ottawa, Ontario, December 10, 2020—The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of investing in affordable and sustainable public transit that helps Canadians and their families travel to and from their destinations safely and efficiently. Investing in cleaner transit options not only helps us meet our climate targets, it ensures cleaner air and a brighter future…

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Stage 2: Road Closure Authorization – Byron Avenue

Location: Byron Ave from Richardson Ave to Compton Ave Duration: Monday, 4 January 2021 to Friday, 26 February 2021 Reason: Kiewit Eurovia Vinci General Partnership will be relocating underground utilities as part of LRT Phase 2 works Notification signs will be posted. Local and emergency vehicle access will be maintained. The impact to traffic should…

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New Official Plan – Parks

The city is looking for your input at Ottawa.ca/NewOP by February 17th, 2020. The City has developed 21 different one-page fact sheets to give people a general sense of the topics the OP will address. During the next couple of months, I will be highlighting these topics in the weekly Bay Ward Bulletin. Click here to view all…

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New Official Plan – Housing

The city is looking for your input at Ottawa.ca/NewOP by February 17th, 2020. The City has developed 21 different one-page fact sheets to give people a general sense of the topics the OP will address. During the next couple of months, I will be highlighting these topics in the weekly Bay Ward Bulletin. Click here to view all…

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COVID-19: Vaccine Update & a Safe Voluntary Isolation Site

COVID-19 Vaccine On December 9, 2020 Health Canada authorized the first COVID-19 vaccine in Canada, made by Pfiezer-BioNTech. Several other vaccines are currently at various stages of regulatory approval by Health Canada. As part of Phase One of Ontario’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program, the Ottawa Hospital (TOH) will be participating in the COVID-19 vaccine readiness program…

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Council approves Budget 2021

Ottawa – On Wednesday, December 9, City Council approved Budget 2021, which invests in the essential municipal services residents depend on, while supporting community needs as they evolve during the COVID-19 pandemic. The budget limits the municipal tax increase to three per cent, amounting to an extra $115 for the average urban homeowner and $88…

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