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.…
Rain Ready and Better Homes at Westboro Market
This Saturday, September 28 from 9 am to 3 pm, we invite you to visit our information booth at the Westboro Farmers Market. Get ready to dive into our climate…
Celebrate International Walk to School (iWalk) Month
iWalk Month is an event that encourages students to arrive at school by walking and wheeling their way to school in the brisk fall air. Active transportation can help students…
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…
Cleaning the Capital Fall Campaign
Fall is the perfect time to spruce up your surroundings! Thank to everyone who has already signed up! Register for the Cleaning the Capital Fall campaign by October 1. You…
Dovercourt Recreation: Citizens’ Climate Fresk Workshops
The first two general-public Citizens’ Climate Fresk workshops of the Fall season have been scheduled @ Dovercourt. You can choose from: Thursday Sept 19or Wednesday Oct 02. The workshops run from 5:30 to 8:30 PM and are…
Message from the Councillor
At this past week’s City Council meeting, much of the discussion centered on the City of Ottawa’s ongoing struggle to receive its fair share of payments in lieu of taxes…
Heavy rainfall – Being prepared
On Thursday Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a special weather statement for potential heavy rainfall from the remnants of the tropical storm Debby. Rainfall began Thursday night and has been going…
Summer storms: Be aware and be prepared
The lazy, hazy days of summer. Many of us look forward to the sun and heat after a long winter. But during the summer, weather conditions, like heat and humidity,…