How many city crews does it take to fill potholes? As many as we can deploy! The freeze/thaw cycles have now taken hold, and it’s wreaking havoc on our roads, sidewalks and winter cycling network. The Roads and Parking Services team has sprung into action to address the increased number of potholes throughout the city.…
We have some incredible Hydrant Heroes in Ottawa and seven-year-old Pascal is one of them. Pascal and his family have been working hard this winter to clear snow and ice from two fire hydrants near their home. “It’s like you are a firefighter” says Pascal. “It’s good for the city, to protect from fires and…
A recently published article in the Ottawa Citizen regarding reports on the groundbreaking at The Horizons at Crystal Bay. The article effectively highlights the benefits of wood-framed apartment construction, particularly its contribution to affordable and sustainable building practices. https://ottawacitizen.com/life/modern-living-new-way-of-building-fills-vital-need-for-rental-housing <https://ottawacitizen.com/life/modern-living-new-way-of-building-fills-vital-need-for-rental-housing>
This Week at Council This week at City Council I put forward a motion to designate Tuesday, March 11th as a Day of Observance to commemorate those who have died of COVID-19 and to recognize the significant impacts of the pandemic. March 11, 2025 is the 5th anniversary of the date when the World Health…
74 Boyce (Ward 7 – Bay) Minor Variance Application The Applicant seeks the Committee’s authorization for a minor variance from the Zoning By-law to permit an increased building height of 8.77 metres, whereas the By-law permits a maximum building height of 8 metres FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE APPLICATION(S) Visit Ottawa.ca/Committee of Adjustment and follow…
It’s been a week since the first of two major winter storms blanketed Ottawa with about 70 centimetres of snow, and the Roads and Parking Services team has been hard at work ever since! Although the snowstorms are in the rear-view mirror now, winter operations keep moving forward to ensure the transportation network is safe…
Fresh snow means great skiing in our own community! Take advantage of the beautiful Britannia Winter Trail and the Ottawa West Winter Trail right here in Bay Ward. There are also other urban winter trail across the city you can explore. Winter trails can be used for skiing, snowshoeing, walking as winter fat…
A message from city staff regarding the Belltown Dome. Unfortunately, for safety reasons, City staff had to close the ice at Belltown Dome. Though it is very cold outside, the humidity level from the ground inside the Dome went up mid way through the week, which made the ice too soft to skate on. That…
As we wrap up a busy and productive year, I want to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Holiday season. Reflecting on the year, it has been a privilege to work alongside so many engaged residents, dedicated staff, and my council colleagues. The City’s budget process concluded with…
At this festive time of year, people around the world are gathering with friends and family to celebrate a variety of special days from different cultures and religions. On December 25, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day. Traditionally, Christians attend midnight mass on December 24 or Christmas Day mass with family…