Council approved Ottawa’s new Infrastructure Master Plan, focused on ensuring Ottawa’s drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems have the capacity to serve new housing to 2046 and beyond. The policies, programs…
Infrastructure is not something you notice until it is not there. Talking about infrastructure is not the most exciting topic for conversation. We expect to be able to drink water,…
The Environment and Climate Change Committee approved the Solid Waste Master Plan (SWMP) this week that will guide how the City will sustainably manage waste over the next 30 years. Ottawa’s population…
In a joint meeting on Monday, the Environment and Climate Change Committee and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved an updated wildlife strategy and action plan to address persistent wildlife issues…
The City’s Trees in Trust program needs residents’ help to find suitable locations for street trees. Street trees are available by request on a first come, first served basis. If…
In Ottawa, we’re passionate about our Green Spaces and Great Places! Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services (RCFS) is updating the Parks and Facilities By-Law to better serve our community. RCFS…
The Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL), we will be hosting THREE, FREE native plant giveaways this summer in our ongoing efforts to encourage residents to plant native to support wildlife,…
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…
The Audit Committee received a report from the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) on the City’s ability to achieve the targets and actions outlined in its Climate Change Master…
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…