Councillor Kavanagh fully supported that the city fund an Anti-Racism Secretariat for 2020. We have included Councillor King’s update on the Secretariat for your information. Memo from Councillor Rawlson King, Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward As part of the proposal I circulated last year, I am very pleased that the Anti-Racism Secretariat has been funded in the 2020…
During typical winters in Ottawa, some homes and businesses experience a frozen water service pipe that prevents water from reaching their internal plumbing. To minimize the risk of this service interruption, as many as 2,100 customers may be issued notices across the city. Water Services will issue these notices to drinking water customers that have…
Did you know that more than just food scraps and greasy pizza boxes go into the green bin? Pet bedding, kitty litter, dog feces and other animal waste Paper plates, paper cups, and paper take-out packaging Paper towels and tissues The green bin makes your holiday season get-together cleanups even easier. Be sure to put…
The City of Ottawa is embracing and expanding our open government practices. Open government is about making records and data available to all residents, to improve openness and transparency. We recently launched a new and improved open data site and continue to work with residents to identify what data sets users want to see. Currently, our site…
Inquiry submitted at Council by Councillor Kavanagh: That staff investigate and give a written public response to explain the reasons for repeated delays in recycling and waste collection in this past few months in the West end, Zone 1, with a view to overcome these obstacles. Bay Ward residents have had their curbside collection left…
A System Navigator is a care provider that helps individuals and families access needed supports, services, and programs. They are available to anyone living in the Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre (PQCHC) catchment. If you live in Crystal Beach, Lakeview or Crystal Bay, your area is covered by the Nepean-Rideau-Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC).
Public Engagement Feedback Report, Accessibility Consultations This Spring, the Accessibility Office consulted with the community to support the development of the 2020-2024 City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan. Over 200 residents provided disability-related feedback. We have combined all sources of data and divided the feedback into five categories, representing the five Standards of the Accessibility…
In response to residents’ concerns about the quality and availability of accessible taxis, the City will be hiring a consultant to study the issue and make recommendations by next fall. The study will be paid for with existing budget from the Emergency and Protective Services Department. READ RECOMMENDATIONS SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL
The Fraud and Waste Hotline demonstrates the City’s commitment to corporate accountability, transparency, responsibility, and sound and ethical operating practices. The Fraud and Waste Hotline is a confidential and anonymous service that allows City employees and members of the general public to report suspected or witnessed cases of fraud or waste 24 hours a day,…
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