Flags at Ottawa City Hall lowered to half-mast in memory of Diane Deans
The flags at Ottawa City Hall will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, May 25 in honour of the late Diane Deans, who passed away on…
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Are you Rain Ready?
On May 1 City Council approved a permanent, expanded Rain Ready Ottawa program to help residents manage rainfall on their properties, reduce the harmful impacts of stormwater runoff on small…
Diane Deans – Passion, Tenacity, and Fearlessness
It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the news that my former colleague, mentor and long-time Ottawa City Councillor, Diane Deans, has entered palliative care after…
Cornerstone Housing for Women new shelter will better meet demands
I happy to share with residents that Cornerstone Housing for Women will be moving its emergency shelter on O’Connor Street to 2980 Carling Avenue, the former site of the Carling…
Raising concerns on behalf of community at Transit Commission
At this week’s Transit Commission meeting, I raised concerns on behalf of Bay ward residents, about OC Transpo service. The first question I asked focused on ensuring the safety and…
Tree Planting Strategy
“Putting Down Roots for the Future” is the City of Ottawa’s 20-year strategic Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP). Ottawa’s urban forest includes all trees and their habitat on both public and…
Connecting Ottawa one pathway at a time
When you hear us talk about active transportation, we’re talking about how you can move yourself around the city without a personal vehicle. Do you walk to the bus? Do…
Corkstown Transitional Housing: Building a path to stability to help 170 unsheltered families
Each night, approximately 330 families experience homelessness in Ottawa. To help reduce this number and keep children safe, the City has leased a building at 1 Corkstown Road. This four-storey…
Keeping you informed with a new online property tax and assessment tool
We know the importance of staying informed and engaged about current happenings in your community. This is why we work hard to make sure that information about our services is…
Building bridges: working with residents to help them access the services they need
During public consultations led by the City’s Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan team in 2021, residents voiced a resounding call for easier access to social services. A staggering 49 per cent…