As Ottawa continues to face extreme weather, the Government of Canada and the City of Ottawa are partnering to offer vulnerable people and those experiencing homelessness a warm indoor space to rest. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has signed an agreement with the City of Ottawa to temporarily use the Graham Spry Building, located…
Many residents in our community will be celebrating Orthodox Christmas this weekend. Orthodox Christmas is typically celebrated on January 7th of the Gregorian calendar, which corresponds to December 25th of the Julian calendar used by many Eastern Orthodox churches. This a time of reflection, inner thoughts and healing in many eastern European countries. Celebrations of…
Although we have be fortunate to not experienced any significant winter weather so far there is still time. I would like to take this opportunity to share with residents some information about City of Ottawa winter operations and how Public Works prioritizes clearing snow from our streets and sidewalks.. Snow clearing is done using a…
Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit Project re-opening of the Highway 417 Westbound Pinecrest Road Off-Ramp As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, we are happy to share that the Highway 417 westbound Pinecrest Road off-ramp is scheduled to re-open to general traffic. What: Opening of the Highway 417 westbound…
Effective Monday, January 1, 2024, regulatory oversight of the towing sector will transition from the City of Ottawa to the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation. All municipalities across Ontario are transitioning to the Province’s towing and storage regulatory regime. Effective January 1, 2024: Employees in the City’s Emergency and Protective Services Department have worked…
On December 16th the Ukranian Orthodox Cathedral will be hosting an open house between 12pm and 4pm. This is one of many events that the cathedral will be hosting in celebration of their 75th anniversary. There will be a Borsch Cafe, Ukranian Christmas exhibit and from 4pm to 5:30pm there will be a World Nations…
As we approach the holiday season, we embrace the warmth and joy that comes with celebrating various cultural and religious traditions. For eight days we turn our attention to Hanukkah, which officially started on December 7th, the Festival of Lights, a special time for reflection, community, and the illumination of hope. Hanukkah carries a universal…
The City’s Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee today approved its portion of Draft Budget 2024 investing in emergency response and readiness to support community safety and security. The City’s emergency and protective services would have a net operating budget of $373.8 million in 2024 and capital investments totalling $16 million. The draft budget commits…
Ottawa residents can now connect with 9-1-1 services in another city when someone needs assistance in a life-threatening situation outside of Ottawa. This new service spans 9-1-1 services across North America and was implemented from a suggestion made by local resident Michael Wood at the City’s Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee. Ottawa residents requesting…
The Transit Commission approved OC Transpo’s 2024 draft budget this past week. The estimated gross operating budget is $767.8 million. The 2024 transit budget will align with the Transit Service Department’s goal to make strategic investments in the transit system, including improving service reliability, launching on-demand transit, and growing the fleet of zero-emission buses that…