The National Capital Commission (NCC) will be working to remove invasive species along the Watts Creek Pathway between Holly Acres Road and Moodie Drive. Some hazardous trees will also be removed. Following the removal of the invasive species, we will be replanting the area with trees and shrubs later in 2019. The work will be…
I am proud to be a member of the Ottawa Board of Health. This is an essential organization in keeping our population healthy. Here is what we discussed at the most recent meeting. The meeting began with verbal updates from Councillor Keith Egli, Chair of the Board of Health, and Dr. Vera Etches, Medical Officer…
March Break Safety: Keep kids safe online with NEW multilingual information for parents! Did you know that three quarters of Canadian school kids have a social media account or blog?* Snapchat, Instagram and other social media are fun ways for kids to connect with their friends, but they also expose them to risks such as cyberbullying,…
The City of Ottawa’s Traffic Services is looking for your thoughts on Road Safety. The Road Safety Action Plan is a strategic planning document that identifies the road safety priorities (emphasis areas) that the City will focus on over the next few year. If you want to share your thoughts, follow the link to complete…
The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on school zone safety and impaired driving during the month of March. School Bus / School Zone Safety: Between 2013 and 2017, there were 858 collisions resulting in 213 injuries involving school buses or occurring in school zones Impaired Driving:Between…
The City is now replacing the standard beeping reverse alarm on all its snow-clearing fleet with the new broadband alarm system that features a whoosh-type sound – reducing noise during nighttime snow clearing and providing enhanced public safety. The City has been piloting the new reversing alert system with snow-clearing vehicles in the central wards…
The City’s Pathway Patrol program has been around since 1997 and has helped make Ottawa’s pathways safer. Safer Roads Ottawa is looking for volunteers who love our city and want to become ambassadors of our pathways by joining the growing Pathway Patrol team. Our season runs from May to October. Whether you walk, run, roll…
Residents are invited to participate to a short survey on how the City can better prioritize traffic safety to make all roads and transportation safer. The survey is available online at ottawa.ca until Tuesday March 19. The City offers residents a variety of opportunities to share information, consult and collaborate. Stay informed about upcoming engagement…
Funding is available for outdoor mural art projects that support graffiti prevention, youth empowerment, community safety and the beautification of Ottawa neighbourhoods. For more information about funding, please visit crimepreventionottawa.ca for the program guidelines and application form. Projects must contribute to a clean, safe and beautiful city by engaging neighbourhoods and youth in a constructive…
Did you know it is not permitted to shovel snow off of your property and into the road? Doing so may result in a $615 fine under the Use and Care of Roads By-law. In addition, it is the responsibility of the owner or tenant to ensure the property is kept clear of any ice…