I am pleased to share that the new By-law Reviews web page has been launched on ottawa.ca by the Public Policy Development Service in the Emergency and Protective Services department. This web page provides key information to the public about the City’s by-law reviews, including a schedule of ongoing or anticipated by-law reviews, high level…
There is no question that the Rideau Canal is one of the most iconic symbols of our city. There is also no question that it is a source of recreation, transportation, history and more for both residents and visitors. The City of Ottawa, the National Capital Commission and Parks Canada want to hear from residents…
Do you have ideas on how the City of Ottawa can improve our services and save money to reinvest into other priorities? If so, we want to hear from you! We’re conducting service reviews, which are an evaluation of an organization’s services to look for improvements to service delivery, efficiency and effectiveness. We want to…
City staff presented an important update on the Solid Waste Master Plan to Council members and staff this week. This update ensures we have the latest information on the proposed plan to manage waste in Ottawa over the next 30 years. The draft Waste Plan acknowledges that there is no single solution to managing waste.…
Parks and Recreation are inviting Ottawa residents to share their experience or ideas with outdoor tennis and pickleball courts through a survey available on Engage Ottawa. The survey will be open to everyone starting October 27th and will remain open until December 31, 2023. Input received will help with the creation of a strategy that…
There is a public open house scheduled for the Pinecrest and Queensview Stations Secondary Plan on Thursday, December 7 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. The Lincoln Fields Secondary Plan open house will be held on Wednesday November 22 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Both open houses will be conducted virtually. My office will share more details with…
The Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre Volunteers will be registering individuals and families for the Christmas Exchange program. Registration is ongoing until Friday November 24, 2023. To register please call: 613-820-4922 ext. 3525
The West Carleton Country Knitters (WCCK) group invite new members to join. The groups knit and crochet for local charities using donated yarn. They can supply yarn and needles and participants are welcome to choose their own work. They meet in members’ homes on alternate Monday afternoons. For more information please visit WCCknitters. The…
Sign up for virtual meeting Residents still have the opportunity to sign up and join Councillors Laine Johnson, Sean Devine and myself for a joint virtual ward meeting on October 23 at 7:00pm to discuss the 2024 City of Ottawa budget. You’ll hear from City finance staff as well as have the opportunity to provide…
Looking for a way to enhance your property while also soaking up rain? Enter the Get Rain Ready contest from Rain Ready Ottawa for your chance to win a rain garden, soakaway pit, or custom landscape design for your property! To enter, you’ll need to redirect your downspout or install rainwater collection on your home.…