Meet one of Ottawa’s newest Hydrant Heroes
We have some incredible Hydrant Heroes in Ottawa and seven-year-old Pascal is one of them. Pascal and his family have been working hard this winter to clear snow and ice…
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Emergency exercise along Highway 174 scheduled for Saturday
City of Ottawa first responders will participate in an emergency response training exercise along the westbound lanes of Highway 174 between the Montreal Road and Blair Road intersection approaching the…
Notice of Overnight Road Closure: Kichi Zībī Mīkan from Carling to Island Park
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, the Kichi Zìbì Mìkan will be closed in both directions overnight from Carling Avenue to Island Park Drive.…
Working together to bring fire and carbon monoxide deaths to zero
Ottawa Fire Services and Enbridge Gas Inc. are teaming up to reduce fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths to zero. Today, Friday, November 1, Ottawa Fire Services received 630 combination smoke…
Photos from Volunteer Appreciation & Welcome to Fall event
It was my pleasure to host a Volunteer Appreciation & Welcome to Fall event at Ron Kolbus Lakeside on Tuesday evening. We have so many amazing volunteers in our community.…
Drivers, cyclists and the City: We have work to do
Walking, biking, scooting, driving – we all want to stay safe on our roads, no matter our mode of travel. But we are more vulnerable to severe injury from vehicle…
Carling and Edgeworth Reconstruction
Many of you will recall the Pedestrian Safety Review that took place for Carling and Edgeworth. Construction for this project is set to begin this week to reconfigure this intersection…
Message from the Councillor
This week, a very sad event occurred in our ward with the drowning of a 9-year-old boy at Britannia Beach. This accident has deeply touched us all. It is heartbreaking…
Simple safety tips to have fun while sledding
The snow is here and before grabbing your sled, it’s important to take precautions to be as safe as possible on the hill. The City of Ottawa and Ottawa Public Health remind…
Community Safety and Well-being Plan
The City of Ottawa recently launched the CSWBP video to raise awareness of the plan, show how the City and community partners are working together to create healthier and more…