More than ever, residents have been installing free lending libraries and gardens in front of their homes close to the roadway or sidewalk. Often, these are installed within the City’s right of way (ROW) and when this occurs, you have to follow certain requirements to make sure you do it right. Before getting started with…
McEwen Sanitary Pump Station construction update The City of Ottawa completed all the preparation to resume the rehabilitation of the flow through sanitary pumping station near you, however construction cannot start as planned due to the Hydro Ottawa strike. We cannot start this work without Hydro Ottawa disconnection of existing electrical services. Due to the…
Cultural Funding Framework Review Survey – City of Ottawa The City of Ottawa is inviting residents to take a survey that will enable the city to review the Cultural Funding Framework which aids the city to invest in local non-profit arts, heritage and cultural communities through several funding and awards programs. The feedback from the community will…
Nesbitt Street Encroachment Agreement item that was originally scheduled to be presented at the Transportation meeting on Thursday August 24 has been deferred to the next Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for October 26, 2023. The reason for deferment came at the request of the volunteer delegates to have additional time to review the report and…
Reporting issues to the City Councillor’s offices receive many phone calls and emails from residents on a daily basis that are related to issues that residents themselves have the ability to get addressed without having to contact their Councillor. Whether it’s related to a parking violation, pothole, park maintenance, or a street light. These can…
It is with mixed emotions that I announce to you that one of my team members is leaving us to take on a new opportunity working with the Federal Government. Our amazing Marlene Legault has been with our office for five years taking the lead on all of our case work files. Marlene has helped…
The City of Ottawa has received an Official Plan Amendment application to permit the development of the reconstruction of the parkway house with 6 storeys of residential above (7 storey building) and 16 and 28 storey residential towers. Proposal Details The site is located at the terminus of Regina Street in the Lincoln Fields neighbourhood.…
The City’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee today approved a zoning amendment to establish interim measures regulating renewable energy generation facilities, such as large-scale wind or solar power facilities. Under current rules, such facilities are considered utility installations and are permitted in almost all zones in Ottawa. The size of battery energy storage systems –…
RBC Bluesfest takes over LeBreton Flats this weekend, with concerts from Thursday, July 6 to Sunday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 12 to Sunday, July 16. Residents and visitors travelling in the area can expect increased traffic and pedestrian activity throughout the festivities. Take transit to and from RBC Bluesfest Travel on OC Transpo is…
As approved in the 2023 budget, effective July 1, children aged 12 and under ride OC Transpo for free. This includes OC Transpo buses, trains and Para Transpo. Previously, free service was available to children aged seven and under. The initiative, called “Kids Go Free”, will make transit more accessible to our younger residents and…