With over 100 recreational facilities and 1,300 parks spanning more than 4,300 hectares of parkland, Ottawa is full of green spaces and great places for our community to enjoy. We’re currently reviewing the Parks and Facilities By-law and your input is essential to ensure that these spaces and places remain green and great for everyone.…
This week, staff held a technical briefing to share an overview of the Solid Waste Master Plan with Council ahead of the report going to the Environment and Climate Change Committee on June 18, 2024 and Council on June 26, 2024. The report is now available to the public, and the links to view the…
There’s a lot happening in Ottawa. Here are three upcoming opportunities for you to participate in. City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan Consultations Complete a survey to provide your input on barriers that impact City residents, visitors, and employees with disabilities. Share Your Thoughts Water Rate Structure Review Complete a survey to help the City…
Have You Ever Requested Wheelchair Assistance at the Airport? The Algonquin College Human-Centred Design Lab invites you to participate in a survey exploring the gaps hindering the effective and timely implementation of wheelchair assistance from Canadian Airlines ✈ Findings from this research will help us identify areas for improvement in the provision of wheelchair assistance services to…
The National Capital Commission is seeking your feedback! In December 2021, we started planning the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park, a 13-kilometre stretch of federal land along the Ottawa River east of downtown Ottawa. The goals of the plan are to: To date, two rounds of public and interested party engagement have helped shape the vision…
In July 2021, City Council approved the Lansdowne Park Partnership: Path to Sustainability and Next Steps report, directing staff to negotiate with the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) on a proposal to revitalize Lansdowne Park. The proposal aimed to demolish the existing north stadium stands and arena complex and build a new, world-class event centre and north stadium stands. This new public…
With spring in full swing, it’s time to clean out your closets, toy bins and garages for underutilized and formerly loved treasures of ages past for the bargain hunters of tomorrow! Back for 2024, the Crystal Beach Lakeview Community Association would like to encourage residents to participate in whatever way suits them best; vendor or…
Greg McPherson is on the road this week and next for mental health! Greg McPherson embarked on his walking journey from Niagara Falls on Sunday, May 19th, to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health and addictions, with the proceeds benefiting the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa. As I write this he is making…
NCC Bike Days start this weekend! Bring out your bicycles, inline skates or rollerblades starting this Saturday and enjoy some of our car-free parkways during the NCC Weekend Bikedays, a longstanding program that is now in its 54th season. Starting this weekend, and until October 14, see the Capital from a different perspective along the…