Environment and Climate Change Canada is hosting delegations, representatives, partners, and stakeholders from around the world for the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution. These negotiations are similar in scale to the Paris Agreement for Climate Change, but for the reduction of Plastic…
This week I had the privilege as Chair of the Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) board to attend the unveiling of a mural at OCH head office entitled, “every moment matters”. The mural is a a mosaic of photos honouring the work of OCH volunteers. The Volunteer Engagement Program at OCH welcomes volunteer groups who want to make…
This summer, Paint It Up! is the perfect way for young people to flex their artistic muscles, get involved in their community, and have some fun in the sun. If you’re looking for ideas for fun summer activities, look no further! The Paint It Up! youth engagement program works with non-profits to promote the use…
My office will be holding a pop up Coffee Chat at the Britannia Coffee House on Thursday April 18th from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Community police officer, Constable Rheaume will be on hand to talk about neighbourhood safety and answer residents’ questions.
The City of Ottawa has a 20-year strategic Urban Forest Management Plan called Putting Down Roots for the Future. Ottawa’s urban forest includes all trees on both public and private property. As part of that plan, staff are reviewing the City’s tree-planting programs. The City provides a variety of programs and projects for tree-planting along residential streets, in…
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) carries out individual, group and community-level interventions to engage and support older adults in reducing their falls risks and adopting healthy living practices. OPH efforts in addressing seniors’ issues are enhanced by their relationships with community agencies and other city departments. For more information on the various services and online resources…
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is currently collaborating with Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services (RCFS) to revamp the well-known exercise program, previously known as Better Strength, Better Balance (BSBB), now rebranded as Strong and Steady. This initiative is specifically being redesigned to address barriers faced by equity-denied communities. Following a pause due to COVID-19, restarting the program…
Registration is open for the Cleaning the Capital Spring Campaign with cleanup projects taking place now until May 31. Cleaning the Capital is a citywide cleanup that occurs in the spring and fall of every year, bringing Ottawa residents together as a community to help clean litter from our public spaces. Cleaning the Capital is…
Artists are invited to submit proposals for the painting of one of two Bell Boxes in Westboro Village. Painting of the boxes will happen in late spring/early summer 2024. A Bell Box Mural is art painted on an outdoor telephone switch box belonging to Bell Canada. Preference is given to young and emerging artists. Artists…
McKellar Park Community Association is having a Spring Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 10:30AM at McKellar Park 539 Wavell Ave. It will go ahead rain, snow or even mud! Here’s how it works: It would be greatly appreciated if parents bring some peanut free and nut free goodies to share. Both adults and kids can nibble on goodies and catch up with…