Engage Ottawa – COVID-19 Vaccine
As Ottawa and the rest of the world continue to respond to the pandemic, the City of Ottawa and Ottawa…
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Welcome to this week’s Bay Ward Bulletin – Bulletin Archive
Ottawa’s Vaccine Distribution Plan
Links to view and/or download: English – Plan de vaccination contre la COVID-19 French On Tuesday, January 26th, 2021, the…
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
Blue Monday and the mental health and well-being of Ottawa parents This past Monday, or what has come to be…
New Official Plan – Sidewalks and Driveways
The city is looking for your input at Ottawa.ca/NewOP by February 17th, 2020. The City has developed 21 different one-page fact sheets…
New Official Plan – Employment
The city is looking for your input at Ottawa.ca/NewOP by February 17th, 2020. The City has developed 21 different one-page fact sheets…
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution FAQs
The following questions were those most frequently asked by residents and Members of Council from January 4, 2021 to present.…
Ottawa Public Health: COVID-19 Daily Dashboard
Ottawa Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard provides up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Ottawa, including indicators for local monitoring and informing re-opening decisions. Data in…
City to enforce no sledding rules at Mooney’s Bay hill
Ottawa – Sledding and tobogganing are prohibited at Mooney’s Bay hill. Effective today, the City will increase patrols and enforce…
City Meetings from Jan 25 to Jan 29
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation, unless otherwise noted. For a…
Get Support for Learners from Province
ABOUT SUPPORT FOR LEARNERS You can get financial support to help with additional costs during the 2020-2021 school year due…
Connaught Sidewalk Public Consultation Meeting on March 2, 2021
There will be a new sidewalk built on Connaught in the next few years to improve connectivity. This is a…
Register for the City’s Planning Primer 1
The Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department is offering the Planning Primer Program to help residents become more aware of, and more involved…
Sip, Chat, and Learn Series – Feb. 1 @ 11 am
Introducing my new Coffee Chat Series – Sip, Chat, and Learn I will be hosting a series of coffee chats…
What can I do during the stay-at-home order?
Last week the Government of Ontario issued at stay-at-home order for the entire province, which requires everyone to stay home…
Help shape the City’s anti-racism work
On Wednesday, January 20th, the City of Ottawa’s Anti-Racism Secretariat has released a survey to give residents the opportunity to…
New Gatineau Park Master Plan
On Thursday, January 21, the Board of Directors of the National Capital Commission (NCC) approved the new Gatineau Park Master Plan, an…
Committee of Adjustment – February 3 @ 6:30 pm
Please contact the Committee Office at cofa@ottawa.ca with your comments. 104 Britannia The Committee of Adjustment will consider an…
Committee of Adjustment – January 18 Decisions
Please contact the Committee Office at cofa@ottawa.ca with your comments. 846 Norton Ave The Committee of Adjustment will consider…
Demolition permit granted for 864 Woodroffe
Demolition Permit: 2100639 Address: 864 WOODROFFE AVE Description of Work: Demolish a 1 storey detached dwelling and detached garage (side…
Traffic impacts from Thursday, January 21
Byron Avenue – Sections of Byron Avenue between Sherbourne Road and Redwood Avenue, and between New Orchard and Ancaster avenues…
COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Update
Monday, January 18, 2021 MEMO FROM: Anthony Di Monte, General Manager of Emergency and Protective Services and Dr. Vera Etches,…
Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan
City wants your input on what features should be in your parks and recreation centres The City needs your feedback…
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan – Phase 2
We want to hear from you! – Phase 2 engagement Everyone has a role to play in safety and well-being,…
COVID-19 Testing for Children
COVID-19 Testing for Children – Jan 14Download Test de dépistage de la COVID-19 pour les enfantsDownload https://youtu.be/J5-gEApJDfQ https://youtu.be/vqdoE61Ikqs https://youtu.be/J5-gEApJDfQ
LRT Stage 2: Notice of Night Work Pinecrest Station Area
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) crews and equipment will be working overnight on Pinecrest…
Who’s Getting the Vaccine – A Phased Approach
To get the current information for Ottawa, refer to Ottawa Public Health website on the Vaccine. The Province of Ontario’s…
View update on COVID-19 Vaccine by Dr. Brent Moloughney given during Bay Ward Public Meeting
On Wednesday, January 20th, Councillor Kavanagh hosted Dr. Brent Moloughney, Deputy Medical Officer of Health, for an Q & A…
963 Hare Public Information Session – Feb 2
Zoning By-Law Amendment Application No new development is proposed. A minor zoning By-law amendment is required to facilitate the conversion…
Notice of Temporary Road Closure – Redwood Avenue
This notice is to advise that, as part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, a section…
Business Support & Recovery Information
Economic support and recovery COVID-19 requirements and best practices Business Reopening Toolkit Resources for businesses and workers Updates from the…
The City tries to answer the question: When will my street be cleared?
Once winter weather sets in, the City’s road maintenance team monitors road conditions constantly for snow and ice accumulation. It’s…
Looking for your input – Winter Maintenance Quality Standards (WMQS)
The City is Listening! Between now and early 2021, the WMQS Project Team will be reviewing and developing new options…
Last Week’s Bay Ward Bulletin
Message from Councillor Kavanagh
I have received many questions from residents who are confused about the new measures imposed to control COVID-19 in our…
Frozen water service pipes
Severe and uninterrupted cold can result in a frozen water service pipe, preventing water from reaching your internal plumbing. The…
Hydrant Heroes
Keep fire hydrants clear of snow We encourage you to be a hydrant hero this winter and keep your local…
It’s been mild, be careful on the ice
Bay Ward is blessed to have such close access to the water. In summer we enjoy walks along the NCC…
United Way Energy Assistance Pilot Project
There is a new energy assistance program for residents of Ontario called the “Energy Affordability Program”, which offers free home…
City of Ottawa Meetings from January 18 to 22
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held by remote, electronic participation, unless otherwise noted. For a…
Blood Donation Event in Britannia
Location: Blood Donation Event in Britannia @ Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre Friday, March 12 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Book…
Update on Canadian Tire at Carlingwood Mall
Construction of the Canadian Tire store at Carlingwood Mall is progressing on schedule, with a planned opening for fall 2022.…
Ottawa West Winter Trail
Bay Ward is lucky to have two volunteer run winter activity trails. The Britannia Winter Trail and the Ottawa West…
Reused Christmas Trees at Frank Ryan Park
The Queensway Terrace North Community Association implemented a Christmas tree re-use project this season. See photo above of the “Christmas…
Olde Forge: Cyber Seniors
The Olde Forge RISE Program (Reaching Isolated Seniors with Electronics) is a complete suite of virtual programs dedicated to supporting…
New Official Plan – Committee of Adjustment
The city is looking for your input at Ottawa.ca/NewOP by February 17th, 2020. The City has developed 21 different one-page fact sheets…
Committee moves ahead with developing a community benefits charge by-law
Ottawa – On Thursday, January 14, the City’s Planning Committee approved a framework for a community benefits charge by-law, to…
What happens to my recycling
For information on how the City handles garbage and recycling visit Ottawa.ca. What do you do with leftover oil, grease…
Traffic Impacts from Thursday, January 14
Byron Avenue – Sections of Byron Avenue between Sherbourne Road and Redwood Avenue, and between New Orchard Avenue and Ancaster…
Ontario’s new COVID-19 restrictions Jan 2021
The Province of Ontario declared a second provincial emergency Tuesday, January 12th and announced new restrictions in an effort to bring…
Bay Ward Resident starts The Sock Project
I loved reading the article titled “Saving soles: How an Ottawa woman spreads joy through socks” about Jessica Baird’s “Sock…
NCC’s Winter Capital Interactive Map & more
The NCC’s Winter Capital interactive map allows you to plan your perfect winter outing. Start by selecting an activity, then choose your experience, the duration and the level…
The City’s arts and recreation programs are going virtual!
Join us for classes like cooking, fitness, language and more from the comfort of your home! The winter class offerings…
Details from Province on current shutdown
Provincewide Shutdown Deck – December 2020 FINALDownload
25-person limit at rinks and sledding hills
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Vera Etches issued a 25-person limit on…
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Update
January 4, 2021 – Memo from Anthony Di Monte, GM of Emergency and Protective Services and Dr. Vera Etches, Medical…