Idling By-Law Update
This week at City Council, a motion was passed to modify the City’s Idling Bylaw. The previous bylaw, effective since 2008, allowed vehicles to idle for up to three minutes…
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Photos from Volunteer Appreciation & Welcome to Fall event
It was my pleasure to host a Volunteer Appreciation & Welcome to Fall event at Ron Kolbus Lakeside on Tuesday evening. We have so many amazing volunteers in our community.…
Committees approve new by-law to reduce vehicle idling
At a joint meeting today, the City’s committees on Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services and Environment and Climate Change approved an updated Idling Control By-law(link is external). The by-law aims to…
Fly-Past: Battle of Britain September 15
The Royal Canadian Air Force received approval of a fly-past to take place during the Battle of Britain event on Sunday, September 15th, 2024. The fly-past will take place over…
The City wants your input on regulations for private snow plow contractors
Each winter, snow removal is one of the key activities that keeps Ottawa in motion. The City is currently reviewing regulations in the Licensing By-law for snow plow contractors working…
Pet registration is a requirement
Many residents may not know that the City of Ottawa requires that cat and dog owners register their pets. Registering your pet ensures that the City has the necessary information to…
Important information about garden and lending libraries in ROW
More than ever, residents have been installing free lending libraries and gardens in front of their homes close to the roadway or sidewalk. Often, these are installed within the City’s…
Idling Control By-law Education Campaign
A new webpage on ottawa.ca offers insights into idling myths (for example, your vehicle’s oil only needs 30 seconds to circulate/warm up) and tips for how to avoid idling (such…
New Zoning By-law Discussion Papers
The City of Ottawa is starting consultation on the development of a new Zoning By-law changes to the zoning By-law will be the single biggest change in connection to the…
Special advisory: overnight winter weather parking ban in effect on Friday, December 16 from 7 pm to 7 am on Saturday, December 17
Due to weather conditions, an overnight winter weather parking ban will be in effect on Friday, December 16 between 7 pm and 7 am on Saturday, December 17 across Ottawa. These hours might…