Beat the Heat!
The City of Ottawa Heat, Cold and Smog Planning Committee has new and updated resources to share with the community ahead of the 2022 hot weather season. Heat-related illnesses and…
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Meetings at City Hall next week
Here are the meetings taking place this coming week. Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management – Tuesday, May 17 at 9:30 am Presentation – Ottawa Climate Action…
Explore creative artworks done by local youth
For the first time in two years, Young at Art is back as an in-person exhibition at the Trinity Art Gallery at the Shenkman Arts Centre! The exhibition features artwork in a…
Ban on open air burning for the entire City of Ottawa
Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) implemented a ban on open air burning for the entire City of Ottawa effective Wednesday, May 11th 2022 at 2pm. All open air fires are prohibited…
Protecting Trees from the Spongy Moth
Residents can help lessen the impact of the Spongy Moth City Forestry Services team is working to lessen the impact of the spongy moth outbreak in Ottawa. Spongy moth…
Planning Committee Update
The City’s Planning Committee last week approved an approach to protect a historic York Street building as part of a larger redevelopment in the ByWard Market. The approach would see…
FEDCO Committee Meeting May 3,2022 Update
Committee approves financial framework for The Ottawa Hospital’s cost share request The Finance and Economic Development Committee today approved a financial framework and guiding principles for the City’s response to The…
Accessibility on Ottawa’s Patios
In order to support businesses impacted by COVID-19, the City developed its Patio Innovation Program in 2020 to encourage new or expanding restaurant patios and café seating. This has allowed…
Committee approves asset management plans for City infrastructure
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, the Finance and Economic Development Committee approved new asset management plans for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and transportation services. The City has prioritized keeping critical…
City Surplus contributed to the Tax Stabilization Reserve
On Tuesday, April 5th, the Finance and Economic Development Committee approved the 2021 operating results and disposition of any surplus, or funding of any deficit, in preparation for year-end financial…