Councillor’s Message
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference – A time to share and learn Last weekend I attended the Federation of Canadian…
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Welcome to this week’s Bay Ward Bulletin – Bulletin Archive
On the Road 4 Mental Health
Councillor Laine Johnson and I had the privilege of catching up with Greg and Aaron McPherson on Friday afternoon on…
PSA: Beware: Telephone scam impersonates City’s water meter replacement program
The City is warning residents of recent scam calls impersonating the City’s water meter replacement program requesting an appointment. The…
Meetings from June 5 to June 9
For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts, visit ottawa.ca/agendas or call 3-1-1. For more information about how to…
Graham Creek clean up
Volunteers welcome! Accora Village in conjunction with the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority have a fun morning planned to clean up…
Nepean Concert Band
Summer Sounds concert series The Nepean Concert Band presents its Summer Sounds concert series at Andrew Haydon Park every second…
World Bicycle Day
This year, on Saturday, June 3, the NCC will host World Bicycle Day in Ottawa with its partners. A family-…
Doors Open Ottawa – Be one of the first on Line 2
Want to be one of the first on Line 2 before it opens later this year? OC Transpo welcomes you…
Firefighters from Ottawa Fire Services will visit homes across the city
Firefighters from Ottawa Fire Services will visit homes across the city from Monday, June 5 to Monday, June 12 as…
June is National Indigenous History Month
Each year on June 1, we acknowledge the start of National Indigenous History Month, a time to commemorate, contemplate and…
O-Train Line 1 service adjustments during two-week annual maintenance period
O-Train Line 1 will undergo annual maintenance from Monday, June 5 until Monday, June 19. Train service will continue, but…
Events at Lansdowne and City Hall
You can sit, skate, stroll and stretch your way through June with these events at Lansdowne and City Hall Hey,…
Five Ways to Beat the Heat in Ottawa 2023
A message from Ottawa Public Health When the temperature and humidity are high, our bodies can overheat, especially in the…
Property Tax and Water Utility Bill Deferral Program expands eligibility
Changes to the City of Ottawa’s Property Tax and Water Utility Deferral Program will now allow more low-and-fixed income seniors…
Joint Planning & Housing and Agricultural & Rural Affairs Meeting
Committees move to make development review more efficient At a joint meeting on May 30th, 2023, the City’s Planning and…
Slater, Bay and Bronson closures to begin June 2
Beginning Friday, June 2, temporary road closures will impact Slater Street, Bay Street and Bronson Avenue for sewer work as…
Official kick-off to the 2023 construction season
On Monday May 29th Mayor Sutcliffe was joined by Transportation Committee Vice-Chair Catherine Kitts, Environment and Climate Change Committee Chair…
21 annual Doors Open Ottawa event
Ever walk, cycle, or drive by a historical or iconic building you frequently see and be curious what lies behind…
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Councillor’s Message
Province commits $24.1M in funding in support of affordable housing This past Wednesday I had the privilege, in my capacity…
Council approves investments in homelessness prevention
On May 24th, Council approved an investment plan to spend $48.5 million in provincial funding in 2023 and 2024 under…
OC Transpo detours affecting routes 87 and 153
The detours that went into effect today affecting routes 87 and 153 are related to construction of the Stage 2…
Light Rail Sub-Committee meeting
Today, the City’s Light Rail Sub-Committee received a construction update on the Stage 2 O-Train South Extension and approved a…
Hydro Ottawa Information Session
Monday May 29th from 7pm to 8pm, in response to concerns from the community, we have asked Hydro Ottawa to…
On The Road 4 Mental Health coming June 2 to Corkstown Road
Residents encouraged to cheer on father and son as they walk through Bay Ward Next Friday at 2:30pm I invite…
Weekend road closures: Ottawa Race Weekend
Expect some traffic disruptions during Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend The Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is returning to Ottawa streets this…
Temporary closure of Dumaurier to conduct Stage 2 night work
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, Dumaurier Avenue south of Ramsey Crescent, will be…
Woodroffe United Church Clothing, Baking, & Puzzle Sale
Woodroffe United Church Clothing, Baking, & Puzzle Sale 207 Woodroffe Ave – Saturday June 23rd 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Woodpark Community Garage Sale
Woodpark is having a community garage sale on Saturday, June 3 (June 4 rain date). Visit the website or send…
Garbage alerts for recreation perks!
Solid Waste Services is running a contest encouraging residents who receive curbside garbage collection to subscribe for reminders at Ottawa.ca/Collectioncalendar.…
Update of recovery efforts following the April 5 ice storm event
We have now entered the eighth week of recovery efforts following the April 5 ice storm event. Public Works staff…
2023 Wild Parsnip Program
2023 Wild Parsnip Program is anticipated to start on May 29, 2023, weather permitting. The goal is to reduce the…
Meetings from May 29 to June 2
For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts, visit ottawa.ca/agendas or call 3-1-1. For more information…
Mayor’s Canada Day breakfast
Tickets will be available on Monday, June 5 for the Mayor’s Annual Canada Day Celebration for Seniors, which will take…
Take part in OC Transpo’s bus network review
OC Transpo has an open house session on Thursday June 1 where residents can share comments and provide input about…
City seeking public input on commemorative naming proposals
The City is conducting public consultation on proposals to name: If you would like to submit written comments regarding one…
West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease in Ottawa
When ticks and mosquitoes are active, they have the potential to spread infections to Ottawa area residents. What is Lyme…
Committee of Adjustment: June 6
504 Westminster Avenue – D08-02-23/A-00096 The Owners want to construct a carport on the south side of the existing detached…
Community Services Committee Update
Committee approves investments in homelessness prevention On May 23rd, 2023, the City’s Community Services Committee approved proposed spending for 2023…
Vacant Unit Tax appeal period is now open with online Notice of Complaint form
With the 2023 final property tax bills sent out to residents, the Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) appeal period is…
Residents are invited to join virtual AccessAbility Day celebrations
On Wednesday, May 31 the City of Ottawa is hosting its 20th annual AccessAbility Day. Residents are invited to register…
City announces public consultation on new Infrastructure Master Plan
The City of Ottawa invites residents to participate in an upcoming virtual public consultation on the new Infrastructure Master Plan…
Wildlife Strategy review: Update
As previously posted, in response to Council direction, City staff have begun a review of the City’s Wildlife Strategy, which…
Meet the Fleet at the Public Works Big Wheels Expo!
The City’s public works vehicles are a common sight for residents all year-round. In the winter, plows and salt trucks…
Reminder: Notice of Road Closure: Woodroffe Ave
Where? Woodroffe Avenue from Byron Avenue to Richmond Road may be closed When? 18:00 Friday, 26 May 2023 to 23:59…
Public information meeting: Britannia Beach gull wires: Update
On Tuesday May 9th I hosted a public information meeting regarding Britannia Beach and water quality. City Staff provided a…