Message from the Councillor
Spring Open House – Thanks to all who came out! This past Wednesday evening we had our Spring Bay Ward Open House session with a presentation from Stage 2 LRT…
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Snow Removal Operations
It’s been a week since the first of two major winter storms blanketed Ottawa with about 70 centimetres of snow, and the Roads and Parking Services team has been hard…
Open House: See What’s Happening in Bay Ward
Thank you to everyone who attended the Bay Ward Open House this past Wednesday evening! I truly appreciate you taking the time to engage with City staff from various departments and…
Winter Operations Update
March is going out like a lion! Periods of wet snow moved into the region and will continue through the afternoon before changing over to rain this evening. Rain will…
When do roads and sidewalks get plowed after a snow fall?
Roads are classified based on their importance to Ottawa’s transportation network. When a snowstorm begins, City crews clear snow on high priority roads, main arterials and collectors. The City of…
Here’s the 411 on 311
Reporting issues to the City Every day, thousands of residents reach out to ServiceOttawa to request services from the City, be it online at Ottawa.ca/311, by phone at 3-1-1, or…
Bay Ward Winter Operations Stats
WHAT’S NEW Check out our updated Winter Operations page on ottawa.ca! Operators using grit instead of sand , where possible, to provide greater traction on roads, sidewalks and the winter…
The City tries to answer the question: When will my street be cleared?
Once winter weather sets in, the City’s road maintenance team monitors road conditions constantly for snow and ice accumulation. It’s a big job. We have more than 12,000 lane kilometres…
Winter Weather Parking Bans
What is a Winter Weather Parking Ban? Last year, the City moved to a new parking ban system that was timed to match winter weather patterns rather than set times. …
Budget 2021 invests in services and moving forward in the face of a pandemic
Ottawa – Draft Budget 2021 strikes a balance between supporting evolving community needs and delivering essential municipal services, while also advancing City Council’s priorities in the face of COVID-19. These investments are…