Happy New Year!
If we were given a crystal ball a year ago on New Year’s Ev,e I don’t think anyone would be happy to know that we would again be asked to…
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Update from Ottawa Public Health January 7, 2022
COVID-19 Update The amount of COVID-19 in our community is higher than ever and testing facilities cannot keep up with demand. Case counts in the community are an under-representation of COVID-19…
Aheard Sidewalk’s project page has been updated
An update on the Ahearn Avenue sidewalk project including the final functional design plan has been posted on the project webpage. This project includes a new sidewalk along the south…
What happens to our garbage?
When your garbage gets picked up, it doesn’t just go away. It stays right here, in Ottawa, at the City’s landfill site. Watch the new video to take a tour…
Questions and responses about Road Cuts
When the City issues a utility company, a Road Cut Permit, the expectation is that the road’s previous conditions will be reinstated adequately and not degraded. However, work, such as…
Ottawa Light Rail Transit Commission
On December 17, 2021, the Province announced the establishment of the Ottawa Light Rail Transit Commission, its independent inquiry into Stage 1 of the Ottawa Light Rail Transit system. The…
Ottawa maintains Gold rating for being bicycle friendly
The Share the Road Cycling Coalition has renewed Ottawa’s Gold Bicycle Friendly Community Status. Ottawa has been recognized for its continued growth in cycling infrastructure, education, and outreach, making the…
Comments on Committee of Adjustment applications for structures that are already built
The following comments were provided by City staff following our enquiry about applications for minor variances after a structure is built: The Committee of Adjustment does not condone the practice…
City suspends indoor recreation and cultural activities and event rentals
Ottawa – Following the Province of Ontario modified Stage Two restrictions, the City will temporarily close its recreation and cultural facilities, including recreation complexes, community centres, arenas, swimming pools, theatres,…
City in-person counter services suspended or altered due to Omicron surge
The City will temporarily suspend its in-person counter services and move to online services, effective Thursday, January 6, due to the surge of the highly contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19.…