Creating a Climate Resilient Ottawa
The Climate Change and Resiliency team is launching the next phase of the Climate Resiliency Strategy engagement with a virtual public event on April 4 at 6:30 – 8pm. Hear…
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Britannia Pathway Wall Rehabilitation & Spring Flooding
The NCC are aware of the possibility of spring flooding and have planned and scheduled the Britannia Wall rehabilitation project around the need to complete critical work (such as the…
City’s Heat, Cold and Smog Planning Committee has new and updated resources to share with you
The City’s Heat, Cold and Smog Planning Committee has new and updated resources to share with you ahead of the 2022/23 cold weather season. Cold-related injuries and deaths are preventable.…
Reducing Ottawa’s greenhouse gas emissions in four simple steps
Step one Step one was clicking the link, or opening the email, that brought you to this story. Lookit you; you’re already a quarter of the way there. Step two …
Rebates, incentives, and financing for home energy efficiency upgrades
If you are thinking of improving the energy efficiency of your home there are lots of rebates, incentives and financing programs available to help you. You’ll find a handy list…
Switch to an induction stove to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve indoor air quality
If your gas stove is due for an upgrade, consider switching to an induction stove. Induction stoves provide a similar cooking experience to gas but are much more energy efficient.…
EV event an electrifying success
On Tuesday August 16 many residents stopped by Lakeview Public school to take part in the electric vehicle test drive put on by the EnviroCentre and the Electric Vehicle Council…
Cleaning the Capital Fall campaign
This year’s Cleaning the Capital Fall campaign will proceed with registration starting August 15, for cleanup projects taking place between September 15 and October 15.Participants can register their cleanup projects…
Environment Committee moves to build resiliency to top climate risks
The City’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management today received the Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessment report which assesses Ottawa’s vulnerability to changing climate conditions and prioritizes…
Changes to Spring Tree Planting Operations due to storm clean up efforts
Due to the the severe storm that impacted Ottawa on Saturday May 21, 2022 temporary changes are being implemented to Public Works Parks Maintenance and Forestry operations to allow staff…