In 2022, the City of Ottawa’s Finance and Economic Development Committee received a Report (ACS2022-ICS-LEG-0003) outlining proposed changes to the City’s Community Partners’ Insurance Program (CPIP). The proposed changes were intended to address the disparity between community groups whose insurance premiums were funded by the City as a result of a 2001 Council decision to…
Lansdowne Park is in need of significant renovations. The City of Ottawa and Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) have worked together to create a plan that reflects the history, unique location and role of Lansdowne as a year-round gathering place for Canada’s capital. For all the details, schedules, background and information, visit engage.ottawa.ca/Lansdowne. This site…
This Monday the City will be launching seven discussion papers relating to the new Zoning By-law. This will be the first opportunity for the public to engage in consultations relating to the new By-law. Climate Change, Resiliency and Public Health: This paper examines Official Plan policies and new zoning provisions intended to support climate change…
Review of the impacts of new Provincial Legislation on the City In an effort to keep the community informed of the impacts of the new legislation and how the City intends to implement the necessary changes a virtual information session will be held on March 7th at 6:30 p.m. This session is open to the public…
Please see below the March 2023 calendar for the Pinecrest Queensway Employment Services Workshops. There are plenty of employment workshops for job seekers, including a Newcomer series and Job Talk hosted by our Employer Liaisons! Take note that Job Talk’s guest employer will be Bell Canada on March 2nd and Levy on March 9th. Workshops will be presented in-person…
After an eight-month delay of the approval by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ottawa’s Official Plan came into effect November 4, 2022. This delay, combined with the complexities of Bill 23, (More Homes Built Faster Act), Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act, April 2022), and the potential impact of these bills on Zoning…
Children’s Healthcare Canada and ScienceUpFirst, are joining forces on February 23 for National Kids and Vaccines Day 2023. ScienceUpFirst, an initiative of CASC, and Children’s Healthcare Canada are hosting a free national Kids and Vaccines Town Hall event to answer questions from kids, caregivers and educators about the importance and safety of routine vaccinations, as well as influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, as…
Thank you to all of the residents who stopped by our coffee chat this past Thursday. We had a great turn out! Special thanks to Paul Mantil, Area Manager of Roads Services, who stopped by at the last minute to come speak with residents about snow removal and answer their questions. Paul and his team…
Showcasing Summer Camps for Children, Youth and Adults with disabilities in the City of Ottawa and surrounding areas The Inclusive Recreation Unit of the City’s Recreation, Culture and Facility Services Department is hosting a virtual Summer Camp Fair for people with disabilities. Join online Saturday, March 4 to meet with agencies and service providers to…
My office in conjunction with the City’s Parks Planning department held a public meeting on Thursday January 26 to review the detailed plans for the new Woodroffe Park Field House and park area. If you missed this meeting and would like to hear what was presented, you can watch the full recording here. Residents can…