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…
Snow Day! Thanks to all who helped neighbours while we experienced our biggest snowstorm this year. As City crews continue to dig us out of the recent snowstorm (be sure to sign up for City alerts HERE if you have not already), here are the highlights from this week at Committee and Council: Audit Committee…
Emergency and Protective Services has launched the Property Standards Search Tool on Ottawa.ca, under the Rental Housing section. This tool allows residents to check if a residential address in Ottawa has had property standards violations in the past five years, helping renters make informed decisions. Developed through the Rental Accommodations Study and approved in August…
During the winter months, it can be challenging to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is here to help remind us of the importance of regular physical activity, good sleep routines, and making social connections during these cold months so that you can stay healthy, feel better mentally, and boost your…
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, motorists wishing to access westbound Highway 417 from Greenbank Road should anticipate impacts to traffic as crews complete necessary construction activities. What: Overnight closure of Highway 417 westbound on-ramps from Greenbank Road. When: Why: Snow wall construction. Where: Highway 417 at…
DOING THE GROUNDWORK: PREPARING YOUR HOME’S LANDSCAPE FOR SEVERE WEATHER WHEN: Thursday March 6, 2025 | 7:00 to 9:00 pm | VIA ZOOMCOST: $25.00 Is your older home’s landscape ready to face extreme weather events? Do you have mature trees and established gardens you want to safeguard? LET HERITAGE OTTAWA HELP YOU DO THE GROUNDWORK! Extreme weather events are…
Join Volunteer Ottawa at its Community Breakfast Friday, February 21 A Morning for Networking and Inspiration Start your day with inspiration and connection at Volunteer Ottawa’s 2nd Annual Community Breakfast! We’re inviting people who love Ottawa’s charities and non-profits to enjoy a continental breakfast, learn about VO’s programs and services, and connect with other people…
674 Denbury (Ward 7 – Bay) Minor Variance Application – APPLICATION GRANTED AS AMENDED The Applicant seeks the Committee’s authorization for the following minor variances from the Zoning By-law: a) To permit a 5.5 metre (double wide) driveway on a lot with a width of 13.8 metres, whereas the By-law requires a minimum lot width…