Please continue to visit and support the great businesses in our community. I share the communities’ concerns for these small businesses. The challenges have forced one to close their doors and others to see less customers. As a community, we all benefit from their presence. I encourage you to shop local whenever possible, especially as…
The Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration portal opened yesterday for residents who want to declare early prior to the formal declaration period. The formal declaration period will open on January 2, 2025. Email notices, using previous year declaration contact information and paper notices are scheduled to be distributed to property owners in the new year…
December is the holiday season, but it’s also budget season at City Hall. For those who thought their comments on the draft budget went unheard, the December 11th budget debate showed that your voices make a difference. After a nine-hour meeting, the City of Ottawa’s budget passed with significant changes. One major concern was the…
My office has been in direct contact with many residents and has been included in numerous emails sent to stage2@ottawa.ca regarding the ongoing detours caused by the Richmond Road Revitalization project. I understand this has been a challenging time for the community. The shift of motor vehicles from Richmond, an arterial road, to Byron, a…
I am excited to announce a new addition to a 1.5km portion of the Carling Avenue multi-use pathway to the winter clearing route in Bay Ward! Some of you may have already noticed, but the multi-use pathway on Carling Avenue between Dick Bell Park and Ulswater is now being plowed in winter! In the past,…
On Saturday, December 14, 6 am – 2 am, O-Train Line 1 will be fully closed between Blair and Tunney’s Pasture stations for planned maintenance. Line 1 will resume service on Sunday, December 15 at its regular start time. R1 service (6 am – 2 am) R1 replacement bus service will run between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair…
The City of Ottawa has terminated its agreement with Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC), citing the significant growth of warranty services and insurance coverage now available to homeowners to cover service line repairs on their properties. Water and sewer/septic service lines, including the stormwater sewer line, connect a homeowner’s property to the City’s water…
Please note the following notices from Stage 2 of upcoming changes: Ramp Opening: Highway 417 at Greenbank Road, Overnight Ramp Closure: Highway 417 at Richmond Road, Updated Richmond Road Pedestrian Map. Notice of Ramp Opening: Highway 417 at Greenbank Road As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, the Highway 417…
Cold Weather Winter and its cold weather are around the corner. The City of Ottawa and many community agencies and partners work together to share cold weather injury prevention messages and ensure options are available for people to come in from the cold and access services. Cold weather-related injuries and deaths are preventable. With preparation, everyone…
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