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 City of Ottawa invites you to attend a public information session – open house to discuss theproposed infrastructure improvement project in your neighbourhood. Background information anddesign drawings will be on display for your review and staff will be present to answer any questions,receive comments and discuss what to expect during construction. There will not…
Potholes Many of you are noticing the abundance of potholes on your streets. It’s that time of the year for freeze/thaw cycles can result in more potholes. We encourage you, if you see a pothole to report a pothole, residents can create a service request online. This will streamline the process to have it investigated by…
This week at Planning and Housing Committee, I presented a Notice of Motion on Tewin. The project was hastily approved last term despite Planning Staff advising against its inclusion in the Urban Boundary expansion. I remain concerned about the lack of consultation, particularly with Indigenous communities, and the significant costs to taxpayers in servicing a…
Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the most important festivals for Muslims all over the globe. The day marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, in which Muslims observe fast from dusk to dawn. The month-long fasting, which is considered to be one the sternest one, ends on the eve of Eid after sighting the…
Good news! I learned today that sidewalk replacement for Poulin on the east side is on the work plan for 2025. We have been asking for this. I will share the proposed work and construction schedule as the information becomes available.
On March 27, the City’s Public Works and Infrastructure Committee will consider some amended By-Law regulations to allow for expanded gardening opportunities, including food planting, on boulevards abutting residential properties. The recommended by-law updates include: I will keep you posted on developments following the meeting next week. The full report is attached for your information.…
How many city crews does it take to fill potholes? As many as we can deploy! The freeze/thaw cycles have now taken hold, and it’s wreaking havoc on our roads, sidewalks and winter cycling network. The Roads and Parking Services team has sprung into action to address the increased number of potholes throughout the city.…
A PhD student from the University of Toronto, part of a group of building design researchers (along with research supervisors Dr. Marianne Touchie and Dr. Liam O’Brien) from the University of Toronto/Carleton University are conducting a survey study to understand how extensive disruptive events in Canada (such as power outages, equipment failures, wildfires or extreme…
The rainfall on Sunday, coupled with warmer temperatures created a significant melt over the weekend. Consequently, there were areas of standing water and localized flooding. A small number of roads and paths remain closed at this time. Affected locations will be monitored and re-opened as soon as it is safe to do so. CURRENT CONDITIONS …