Monday, January 18, 2021 MEMO FROM: Anthony Di Monte, General Manager of Emergency and Protective Services and Dr. Vera Etches, Medical Officer of Health The City’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC),…
City wants your input on what features should be in your parks and recreation centres The City needs your feedback and input to help develop its 10-year Parks and Recreation…
We want to hear from you! – Phase 2 engagement Everyone has a role to play in safety and well-being, and we want your feedback to continue to develop Ottawa’s…
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) crews and equipment will be working overnight on Pinecrest Road, Highway 417, and at the future Pinecrest and Queensview…
I have received many questions from residents who are confused about the new measures imposed to control COVID-19 in our communities. I will be hosting a meeting on Wednesday, January…
To get the current information for Ottawa, refer to Ottawa Public Health website on the Vaccine. The Province of Ontario’s Plan for the Vaccine Read the Plan PHASE 1 Limited…
Date: Wednesday, January 20th from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Sign up online to participate and receive the Zoom link. Join Councillor Kavanagh and members of the community for a…
Severe and uninterrupted cold can result in a frozen water service pipe, preventing water from reaching your internal plumbing. The City will issue a seasonal run water advisory to vulnerable…
Keep fire hydrants clear of snow We encourage you to be a hydrant hero this winter and keep your local hydrant clear of snow. Clearing 1.5 metres around a hydrant…
Bay Ward is blessed to have such close access to the water. In summer we enjoy walks along the NCC path, the beach, swimming, windsurfing etc. During winter the water…
There is a new energy assistance program for residents of Ontario called the “Energy Affordability Program”, which offers free home upgrades to residents in 2 income tiers. Read more The Save…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held by remote, electronic participation, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
Location: Blood Donation Event in Britannia @ Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre Friday, March 12 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Book now at blood.ca Blood Services have opened a new site for…
Construction of the Canadian Tire store at Carlingwood Mall is progressing on schedule, with a planned opening for fall 2022. They are approximately 15 weeks into the project, adhering to…
Bay Ward is lucky to have two volunteer run winter activity trails. The Britannia Winter Trail and the Ottawa West Winter Trail. About the Ottawa West Winter Trail (Facebook) This…
The Queensway Terrace North Community Association implemented a Christmas tree re-use project this season. See photo above of the “Christmas tree” forest currently in place at Frank Ryan Park. Their…
The Olde Forge RISE Program (Reaching Isolated Seniors with Electronics) is a complete suite of virtual programs dedicated to supporting the needs and interests of seniors in our community. Their…
Zoning By-Law Amendment Application No new development is proposed. A minor zoning By-law amendment is required to facilitate the conversation of the existing detached dweliing into a group home. For…
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 to give people a general sense of the topics the…
Ottawa – On Thursday, January 14, the City’s Planning Committee approved a framework for a community benefits charge by-law, to enable the City to collect fees that would fund community-oriented…
For information on how the City handles garbage and recycling visit Ottawa.ca. What do you do with leftover oil, grease or cooking fats? Instead of pouring them down the drain…
Byron Avenue – Sections of Byron Avenue between Sherbourne Road and Redwood Avenue, and between New Orchard Avenue and Ancaster Avenue remain closed until the end of March for Stage…
This notice is to advise that, as part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, a section of Redwood Avenue will be temporarily closed for underground utilities…
The Province of Ontario declared a second provincial emergency Tuesday, January 12th and announced new restrictions in an effort to bring the virus under control. Here are the new restrictions in…
I loved reading the article titled “Saving soles: How an Ottawa woman spreads joy through socks” about Jessica Baird’s “Sock Project” in the Ottawa Citizen on January 12th. She has…
Come outside! There has been a lot of discouraging news with the latest pandemic lock-down here in Ottawa and it is not easy to swallow after many of us have…
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 to give people a general sense of the topics the…
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 of difficulty. The sharable map will then suggest a variety of routes for you…
Join us for classes like cooking, fitness, language and more from the comfort of your home! The winter class offerings will be online at ottawa.ca/recreation on Monday, January 11, with registration starting…
Please contact the Committee Office at cofa@ottawa.ca with your comments. The application materials made available online include the Public Notice and Circulation Map, as well as Surveys, Site Plans…
Provincewide Shutdown Deck – December 2020 FINALDownload
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held by remote, electronic participation, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
On the agenda for the first meeting will be a discussion on Section 37 of the Planning Act. Residents can listen in or participate. Replacing Section 37 The Province is…
Byron Avenue – Sections of Byron Avenue between Sherbourne Road and Redwood Avenue, and between New Orchard Avenue and Ancaster Avenue remain closed until the end of March for Stage…
This is a reminder that the Province has removed the ability of the City to regulate construction noise during the day and they have extended the allowed hours. By Order…
January 7, 2021 marked a public health breakthrough at one of our Long-Term Care homes when the first resident received vaccination against COVID-19 (see list below). At present, the City…
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Vera Etches issued a 25-person limit on City of Ottawa outdoor refrigerated rinks, community skating rinks and…
At the last Transit Commission meeting in December, I raised questions after an issue was brought forward regarding the noise generated by LRT trains rolling on the tracks at the Hurdman…
Economic support and recovery COVID-19 requirements and best practices Business Reopening Toolkit Resources for businesses and workers Updates from the @OntarioGovernment Check out Ottawa.ca regularly for the latest updates. Get…
January 4, 2021 – Memo from Anthony Di Monte, GM of Emergency and Protective Services and Dr. Vera Etches, Medical Officer of Health The purpose of this memo is to…
For this holiday season and the coming year, we wish you health and happiness, moments of peace amid the difficulties, and connections with family and friends, even if they can’t…
I received 21 winter fun drawings that I’m so happy to share with you. I’m sure they will bring a smile to your face as they have for me. Enjoy!
Hindsight 2020 If I was to describe 2020 it would be the year that we would most like to forget but should not. I don’t believe any of us will forget the work of Ottawa…
As the holidays approach, it’s so important to check in with ourselves and our loved ones to see how things are going and to make sure we are using good…
My City Council colleagues and I really enjoyed doing these videos. I hope you enjoy them also! Happy Holidays Thank you to CTV’s Matt Skube for sharing.
Ottawa, Ontario, December 10, 2020—The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of investing in affordable and sustainable public transit that helps Canadians and their families travel to and from their…
Location: Byron Ave from Richardson Ave to Compton Ave Duration: Monday, 4 January 2021 to Friday, 26 February 2021 Reason: Kiewit Eurovia Vinci General Partnership will be relocating underground utilities…
For information and updates on the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project, visit Ottawa.ca/Stage2
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 to give people a general sense of the topics the…
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 to give people a general sense of the topics the…
COVID-19 Vaccine On December 9, 2020 Health Canada authorized the first COVID-19 vaccine in Canada, made by Pfiezer-BioNTech. Several other vaccines are currently at various stages of regulatory approval by…
Ottawa – On Wednesday, December 9, City Council approved Budget 2021, which invests in the essential municipal services residents depend on, while supporting community needs as they evolve during the…
Ottawa – The City’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management today received an update on the Climate Change Master Plan. This is the City’s plan to transition…
On Tuesday, December 15th, the Transportation Safety Board released a letter outlining the preliminary findings of their independent investigation into the cracks observed on some of wheels on our light…
OC Transpo, in partnership with MADD Ottawa and Safer Roads Ottawa, will once again be offering no-charge service on New Year’s Eve after 8 pm. This annual partnership is to help…
There is no doubt that this past year has been challenging for everyone. So it is important that we stop every now and again to take a deep breath and…
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for the holiday season, between Thursday, December 24 and Saturday, January 2. Client services Client service centres,…
Ottawa – The following projects will impact Ottawa traffic: Richmond Road – Due to construction on a couple of apartment buildings and the LRT Stage 2, drivers along the stretch on…
Since its launch in February, the Solid Waste Master Plan page on Engage Ottawa has been a steadily growing source of information. If you haven’t stopped by recently, it’s worth…
‘Twas a week before ChristmasAnd our hearts they had sankWith tales of empty tablesThey were busy at the food bank At this time of yearWith so many in needWe ask…
2021 City Budget Vote After many months of meetings with community groups and individual taxpayers, City Council met on Wednesday, December 9th, to approve the 2021 budget. As expected, the…
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 to give people a general sense of the topics the…
Councillor Theresa Kavanagh’s Statement on Budget Vote-Ottawa Police Services After much reflection, I decided to support the proposed Ottawa Police Services budget. I want to take a few minutes to…
Project website Ottawa Ward Boundary Review 2020 – Recommended Ward Boundaries – Final Report (December 2020) New – Final Report The report recommends a new ward boundary structure composed of…
Free webinars are offered to businesses through Invest Ottawa Education Centre. Invest Ottawa is dedicated to helping Ottawa entrepreneurs make informed decisions about starting and growing their businesses. They promote…
Sourced from the City of Ottawa’s Climate Change Newsletter Envari is offering a unique opportunity to homeowners looking for an energy efficient alternative to their electric, oil, natural gas, or…
Ottawa – Bus service improvements, bus stop changes and the return to Rideau Street start Sunday, December 20, as OC Transpo winter service takes effect. Holiday service starts December 21.…
I’ve already received several beautiful pictures from residents’ children and grandchildren. I’m looking forward to receiving many more to share with everyone and add a smile to your day. Please…
Please find photos of the newly opened temporary bus loop that will allow for the construction of Lincoln Fields Station and Guideway. In the coming weeks the shelters will be…
A resident asked the City of Ottawa why healthy young Ash trees were being cut down when they may carry a genetic variant that makes them more resistant to the…
MEMO FROM: Anthony Di Monte, General Manager, Emergency and Protective Services DATE: Thursday, December 10, 2020 Earlier today, the Premier of Ontario announced that The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) will receive…
Reminder that the Trail Road landfill is open some Saturdays for your convenience. You can bring your non-hazardous waste to the site this Saturday, December 12, and December 26 from…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
Richmond Road – Due to construction on a couple of apartment buildings and the LRT Stage 2, drivers along the stretch on Richmond Road between Ambleside Drive and Sherbourne may experience…
Meals on Wheels Ottawa are working diligently to ensure the continuity of their service to provide nutritious meals and a caring contact to seniors and adults with disabilities to help them remain healthy…
Details available at Ottawa.ca/NewOP Interested in more information about the 613 Flats – please review some different ideas of how they could be built. Each of the below is a…
The holidays are right around the corner, but in these COVID times, our traditional festivities will look and feel a lot different. Many of us have friends and family who…
This past week City Council’s Finance and Economic Development Committee voted to accept a consultant-recommended ward boundary change and voted against a motion that I put forward along with my…
I’ve been informed that by RIOCAN that Wendy’s is applying for their building permit early in the new year and plan to start construction in the Spring (April) of 2021. …
My views and concerns At council on Wednesday, November 25th, there was a decision on moving forward on Stage 3 LRT to Barrhaven. I will admit it was an extremely…
So you weren’t able to take the kids out to see Santa and his reindeer this year because you thought everything was cancelled because of COVID-19. But wait! Some parade…
(Ottawa) – Once again, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is inviting Ottawa residents to help them collect personal hygiene products for women. The collection of personal hygiene products was…
As International Volunteer Day 2020 takes place tomorrow, let’s recognize the valuable contributions of the thousands of volunteers in Bay Ward and the City of Ottawa. Throughout the world, despite…
Ottawa – OC Transpo will move local bus service at Lincoln Fields Station to a temporary platform starting Sunday, December 6 to allow construction of the new Stage 2 O-Train…
Update from Dr. Brent Moloughney of Ottawa Public Health As of December 4th, Ottawa maintains our “Orange-Restrict” status under the Provincial Framework. With your help, Ottawa residents have heard Ottawa…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
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 to give people a general sense of the…
Once winter weather sets in, the City’s road maintenance team monitors road conditions constantly for snow and ice accumulation. It’s a big job. We have more than 12,000 lane kilometres…
Ottawa – On Saturday, December 5, and Sunday, December 6, O-Train Line 1 will temporarily close between Hurdman and Blair stations and be replaced by frequent R1 bus service. Train…
Ottawa – Residents who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired can now connect with a sign language interpreter to access real-time interpretation for telephone calls to the City. The…
Richmond Road – Due to construction on a couple of apartment buildings and the LRT Stage 2, drivers along the stretch on Richmond Road between Ambleside Drive and Sherbourne may experience…
The Olde Forge Community Resource Centre is a non-profit charitable organization in the west-end of Ottawa. They offer quality programs and services to seniors and adults with disabilities living in…
Beginning November 25th , the City of Ottawa’s Heritage Building will be illuminated in orange until Dec. 10 to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Help bring…
OC Transpo Health and Safety measures Keeping it fresh: The air on OC Transpo’s trains is filtered and exchanged about every minute. Learn more about airflow and OC Transpo’s commitment…
The pandemic is continuing to impact Ottawa’s small businesses, with many barely getting by and others on the brink. Small businesses are part of the fabric of our community, providing…
Ottawa – Sharpen your blades and lace up your skates: The Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink opens tomorrow and Lansdowne Park Skating Court is scheduled to open on Friday to kick-off…
The following information on transit ridership in 35 cities was discussed at the Transit Commission meeting of November 18. Below is a link to a copy of the latest data…
Message from Dr. Vera Etches We all have reasons to limit the spread of COVID-19 We really need your help. Participate in Phase 4 of OPH’s public engagement strategy on Engage Ottawa.…
Britannia Pathway Wall: The stone retaining wall that supports a raised portion of the Capital Pathway network suffered further deterioration in the 2019 flooding and requires rehabilitation. Phase one of the…
Exciting changes are on the horizon with the Stage 2 LRT extension! Check out all four future lines and station names that will make up the 41-station O-Train network.
Ottawa – Indoor public skating will be available by reservation at eleven City arenas, starting Tuesday, December 1: Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex – Orléans CARDELREC Recreation Complex – Goulbourn Fred…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
2167 Rice To permit reduced lot areas and widths and increased height for the construction of a semi-detached dwelling. The existing detached dwelling will be demolished. 830 Alpine – Adjourned…
Ottawa – Stay active this winter and register for one or more City of Ottawa COVID-modified winter recreation and arts activities, starting on Monday, December 7 at 9 pm. In…
To date in November, more than 40 persons have been arrested and charged for impaired driving. This included one man who was stopped, in a construction zone while workers were…
Richmond Road – Due to construction on a couple of apartment buildings and the LRT Stage 2, drivers along the stretch on Richmond Road between Ambleside Drive and Sherbourne may experience…
Please contact the Committee Office at cofa@ottawa.ca with your comments. 2191 Deschenes Adjourned to December 9th, 2020 The Committee of Adjustment will consider Applications for Consent to subdivide the…
Need help clearing your driveway and/or walkway during the winter? The Snow Go Program can help you! This program is divided into two parts to match your individual needs to the appropriate…
At City Council on Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 Council received a presentation from Ottawa Public Health. It can be viewed by selecting one of the links below. Ottawa Public Health…
Public transit is essential in Ottawa and it needs permanent federal funding Published in the Ottawa Citizen on November 17th, 2020 If we have learned anything as a city during…
Today is the launch of the draft for the New Official Plan – the blueprint of what our city is striving to look like as we continue to grow –…
Ahearn Avenue will have a new sidewalk built in 2022. On November 26th, I hosted an information to give residents the opportunity to comment and ask questions about the new…
M E M O / N O T E D E S E R V I C E From Director, Rail Construction Program, Transportation Services Department Date: November 13, 2020…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
What is a Winter Weather Parking Ban? Last year, the City moved to a new parking ban system that was timed to match winter weather patterns rather than set times. …
On Tuesday, November 17th, the City’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management approved amendments to the new Tree Protection By-law, which comes into effect on Friday, January…
CPO is Recruiting for BOTH their Board of Directors and our Community Forum What is the Board of Directors?Crime Prevention Ottawa is governed and guided by a Board of Directors…
OC Transpo ran Operation Mask Up in October to help change the behaviour of the small number of customers failing to comply with OC Transpo’s mandatory mask policy. Between October…
On Thursday November 18th, the Transit Commission approved OC Transpo’s 2021 Draft Budget OC Transpo’s 2021 Draft Budget includes the following: Freezing EquiPass fares and the Community Pass at 2019…
Please be advised that the Province has announced the new Inclusive Community Grants program, which provides $2 million (up to $60,000 per recipient) to municipalities and organizations for projects that…
Ottawa Public Health, in collaboration with the City of Ottawa, are continuing to explore how best to support residents and businesses as provincial and local COVID-19 restrictions are modified, while aligning with…
As the weather gets colder and energy bills increase, the United Way Energy Assistance Pilot is working hard to help residents of Ottawa learn about and apply to energy assistance…
Ottawa – After reviewing the Ontario government’s new orange-restrict regulations and ensuring all safety protocols are in place, the City is gradually restarting its recreation activities and services at its hub locations.…
Sunday, November 22 is National Housing Day In early 2020, Ottawa declared an affordable housing emergency. Approximately 12,500 households are waiting for housing which will give them the capacity to…
Ottawa Police Services – The Robbery Unit has noticed an increase in personal robberies for items such as clothing and phones from prearranged meetings made as a result of social…
Ottawa – O-Train Line 1 will close temporarily over the next two Sundays. Sunday, November 22 – O-Train Line 1 will be partially closed between Hurdman and Blair stations. Frequent…
Learn about regional health measures and sector-specific public health and workplace safety measures. The five levels of public health measures Summary
Decision on 100 Bayshore From time to time a development application comes to City Council that meets City planning policies but provokes community opposition, placing the City Councillor in an…
Recently the issue of the P3 (public-private partnership) at Lansdowne Park has come to the fore. The Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group (OSEG) has, like other businesses, been suffering from…
On November 25th , I hosted a discussion for Queensway-Terrace North residents on the future development of the area with much of the discussion related to Queensview Drive. My guests were…
Update from Dr. Vera Etches to Mayor Watson and Members of Council Over the last several weeks, we have seen a decrease in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19. However, caution is needed in…
Richmond Road – Due to construction on a couple of apartment buildings and the LRT Stage 2, drivers along the stretch on Richmond Road between Ambleside Drive and Sherbourne may experience…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
COVID-19 assessment centres opening at the National Arts Centre and McNabb Community Centre Ottawa – November 13, 2020 – To better meet the needs of Ottawa’s downtown core, two COVID-19…
Memo from the GM, Community and Social Services informing City Council of the progress in the design and implementation of the Women and Gender Equity Strategy (WGES) Progress Update on…
LRT Stage 2 Construction Update October 19 to November 4 Mise à jour sur l’étape du projet de TLR – 19 octobre au 4 novembre Night work is required at…
Ottawa Children’s Storytelling Festival presented by Ottawa StoryTellers and Ottawa Public Library for children 3- 12 years. FREE. On-line at the OPL website November 16-21. Stories told in English and…
Register for your Letters to Santa Kit This year, we won’t be able to get together in person at the City of Ottawa Archives due to COVID-19, but Santa will still be…
Read this week’s message from Councillor Kavanagh about this decision. On Tuesday, November 10th, the Planning Committee approved Official Plan and zoning amendments to permit two residential towers just west…
Check out the inspiring murals that will soon be installed on the Woodroffe Park field house. To visit in person contact the CarlingwoodHood@gmail.com confirm when the murals will be up.…
To help beautify residential neighbourhoods and limit graffiti, the Committee also approved a one-year pilot for a residential mural by-law. Residents could apply to paint a mural on an exterior…
Ottawa – On Tuesday, November 10th, the City’s Planning Committee approved design guidelines to help keep birds from colliding with buildings. Bird-safe design features have been scientifically proven to lessen the risk…
Mentorship Program call for applications – The deadline for applications is November 20, 2020. Famous 5 Ottawa offers a mentorship program aimed at empowering young women to develop the skills…
The City is excited to announce that COVID-modified learn to swim programs are back and being offered at select locations this winter. Lifesaving certification and pre-competitive power swim programs are…
Like so many other important days that have occurred during COVID-19, Remembrance Day will also be very different this year. Not all of the usual commemorative activities will take place…
Remembrance Day is a solemn occasion when we give thanks and remember those who served their country. My own father served in the Irish Army and my mother worked on…
Many residents joined Councillor Theresa Kavanagh and representatives from the City and communities for this Bay Ward meeting. Below you will find links to the recording and presentations. Recording of…
Energy Evolution sets ambitious targets to reduce emissions. To reach them, we’ll all have to do our part, and residents, businesses and governments all have different roles to play. Below…
Work is to begin as soon as they receive the road cut permit. As the pathway is being redeveloped, it will be closed (fenced off) as shown roughly in red…
The Ontario government is launching the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program in five communities across the province. This program will help seniors on long-term care waitlists stay safe in…
861 (861A, 861B) Connaught The Committee of Adjustment considered Applications for Consent to subdivide the property into two separate parcels of land in order to obtain separate ownerships for the…
On Tuesday, November 17th at 6:30 pm, Councillor Kavanagh hosted an information session on the proposed development of 75 Aylen property. The link to the developer’s full presentation is available…
Richmond Road – Due to construction on a couple of apartment buildings and the LRT Stage 2, drivers along the stretch on Richmond Road between Ambleside Drive and Sherbourne may experience…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts, visit…
Bay Ward investments in 2021 Infrastructure $6.1 million to renew infrastructure, including: $3 million to design the Queensway Terrace trunk storm sewer $1.9 million for the Acres Road pump station…
To view all the details on Provincial and City Rules, refer to Ottawa.ca Restaurants, bars, meeting and event spaces Effective November 7, indoor food and drink service is permitted under…
Winter is on its way! Keep an eye out for leaves on roads as they can clog up catch basins this winter during heavy snow and freezing rain! Clearing away…
Ottawa – Draft Budget 2021 strikes a balance between supporting evolving community needs and delivering essential municipal services, while also advancing City Council’s priorities in the face of COVID-19. These investments are…
Ottawa – The annual Candlelight Tribute honouring Canada’s Veterans at the Canadian War Museum, to kickoff Veterans’ Week from November 5 to 11, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
What is Planning Primer? The Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department is offering the Planning Primer Program to help residents become more aware of, and more involved in, the land-use planning process. The…
Halloween has always been one of my favourite holidays. I love seeing the costumes of the children at my door. I have enjoyed chatting with their parents. My husband and…
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Services Board would like to invite community members wishing to address the Board on the 2021 Ottawa Police budget to its Finance and Audit Committee…
Ottawa – Spice up your fall on a new note, with a splash of colour or by adding a new step and register for the City’s virtual and in-person arts…
(Ottawa) – In partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services and the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), police services will participate in Crime Prevention…
The Public Policy Development Branch in Emergency and Protective Services has recently launched a public-facing project page for the Clothing Donation Box By-law Review. The review will address issues raised…
Let your artistic talents shine bright this winter. Apply for a Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO) youth arts microgrant to help bring your ideas to life. The call for proposals will…
Stage 2 LRT Project Update October 5 to October 18, 2020 Overall The City of Ottawa’s Rail Construction Program is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and is in contact with…
Ottawa – The City’s draft budget for 2021 will be tabled at a special City Council meeting on Wednesday, November 4. Council today approved directions and timelines to develop the…
24h Tremblant is an annual winter charity event that take place over the first weekend in December in Mont Tremblant, Quebec, and consists of teams of 6-12 participants relaying each other for…
Photo courtesy of CTV Ottawa I am please with the cooperation City Council showed in passing this motion supporting the direction that Ottawa Police Services is moving to include more…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
October 27th OPH Update to City Council by Dr. Vera Etches Dear Mayor and Members of Council, When I last presented at City Council, I brought your attention to the…
October 27th – Message from Dr. Vera Etches Each year on November 11, memorials are held across the City to commemorate the men and women who have served and continue…
Notice: A request for road closure has been received for Kingsmere Ave. from Lenester Ave. to Carling Ave. It will be closed except to local traffic from November 17, 2020…
Richmond Road – Due to construction on a couple of apartment buildings and the LRT Stage 2, drivers along the stretch on Richmond Road between Ambleside Drive and Sherbourne may experience…
The City is set to move ahead on its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions after Council approved, on Wednesday, October 28th, $2.6 million for Energy Evolution . The funding…
Ottawa – Masks will remain mandatory throughout the rest of 2020 and into early 2021. On Wednesday, October 28th, City Council approved extending the Temporary Mandatory Mask By-law. The by-law requires masks…
The Police Reporting Unit (PRU) is open and available to take public calls from 10 a.m.to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday at 613-236-1222, extension 7300. A Police Reporting Unit Agent is…
On Wednesday, October 28th at City Council, I presented a motion with Councillor Diane Deans to declare November 25th to December 6th, 2020, as 16 Days of Activism to End…
Ottawa – On Tuesday, October 27th, the City’s Audit Committee received the Auditor General’s report on the Fraud and Waste Hotline and three new audit reports. Councillor Kavanagh is a member of this…
Ottawa – On Tuesday, October 27th, Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Matthew Luloff, Council Liaison for Veteran and Military Issues, launched the new Veterans Task Force – a network of partners working…
The “Dogs-in-Parks Designation Policy” has been developed in consideration of all people who use City parkland. The policy establishes fair and consistent criteria which, when applied city-wide, ensures access to…
The City is preparing to start the cleaning and inspection associated with the sewer lining project. The cleaning and inspection on James Cummings Ave is currently scheduled for December 18…
Beginning on Tuesday November 3, residents can learn about the City’s new proposed approach to planning Ottawa’s future growth. The City is hosting a series of public information sessions about…
The Residential Protective Plumbing Program (RPPP) provides financial assistance to qualified City of Ottawa property owners for the installation of protective plumbing devices, such as sump pumps and storm and…
Infrastructure Services implements city-building priorities from planning and delivering infrastructure projects, to managing infrastructure assets and investments. Scroll to Ward 7 to view the status of local projects. Read the…
Many people start to retreat indoors and subconsciously begin the act of hibernating this time of year as the temperature starts to get cooler and the day light hours get…
Photo courtesy of CTV News Ottawa This week’s verdict on the Montsion Trial was deeply emotional and my heart goes out to Abdirahman Abdi’s family and supporters. The death was…
On Pinecrest Road dig and intercept existing Hydro Ottawa road crossing and trench and install a concrete encased duct structure south along Pinecrest Rd. and east along Queensview Dr. Install…
The Britannia Winter trail volunteers are getting it ready for you! They want to help you stay healthy, enjoy the outdoors, and beat the winter blues. Interested in supporting the…
On Monday, October 19th, the Province of Ontario announced its recommendations and public health advice on how to stay safer this Halloween. The Province advised that: “Given the high transmission of COVID-19…
Ottawa City To help you support Ottawa’s diverse and vibrant small business community, we’ve assembled a page of useful links and resources. Visit our Provincial and City Rules page for the…
OTTAWA — Katherine Tapkannie, a Bay ward resident photographer will have her work displayed at the National Gallery of Canada, after winning this year’s Scotiabank New Generation Photography award. Read…
Connecting people, goods and services, today and in the future You are invited to take part in the NCC’s public consultation about the long-term vision, principles, objectives and evaluation criteria for the long-term strategic plan. About the strategy This plan…
On October 20th, the City’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management approved investing the $2.6-million surplus from last year’s Hydro Ottawa dividend in Energy Evolution projects and…
Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO) has released a report and infographic on home takeovers and the groundbreaking work in Ottawa to address and prevent them. A home takeover happens when someone…
Canada’s Capital Region — The National Capital Commission’s (NCC) Board of Directors recently approved the new Capital Pathway Strategic Plan, which will revamp its popular network of multi-use pathways over the…
There north sidewalk will be closed for some KEV work starting Monday October 26th. The pedestrian movements will be consistent for the duration of the works for approximately 3 to…
City website for the project: Ottawa.ca Display Boards of the following: Map of the sewer line route Map of the trees that will be cut including those on Moncton Avenue…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
Richmond Road – Due to construction on a couple of apartment buildings and the LRT Stage 2, drivers along the stretch on Richmond Road between Ambleside Drive and Sherbourne may experience…
Heavy demolition (the most “noisy and dusty” work) is currently in its final stages. When it’s over, they will be doing ground improvements (driving “geopiers” in the ground”) until the…
Get updates on the Britannia Beach Dredging project City webpage. Update October 27, 2020 The Britannia Beach Dredging Project schedule had a substantial completion date of October 15th, 2020. The…
The following notice prepared by the Stage 2 team will be mailed to residents who will be most affected by the addition of berms in Connaught Park. In spring 2020,…
We’ve received a new shipment of the SLOW DOWN FOR US signs. Send an email to Bayward@ottawa.ca with your contact information to order a sign for your front yard and…
Announcing the Bay Ward Community Youth Task Force This past Thursday evening, I had the privilege of launching a Community Youth Task Force here in Bay Ward. The Task Force…
Councillors Theresa Kavanagh, Riley Brockington, and Jeff Leiper co-hosted a public consultation on the City’s draft Budget for 2021 on October 19th. City staff was on hand to help explain…
Bell is in the midst of designing a fiber optic technology project in the Carlingwood neighbourhood, the following addresses may be affected: Iroquois (298, 321) Haymarket (2025, 2029, 2033, 2035,…
Michel Heights / Marlene Catterall Outdoor Rink Maintenance and Supervision Boarded Rink and Puddle surface $2946 Maintenance $2946 Supervision Rink Operator must own a 12hp snowblower for snow removal and…
For your reference, you can view Ward 7 reports on active Development applications at this time. Also attached is a Terminology Reference sheet attached to assist with the definitions of…
This message is to advise that the new bus-only extension of Raven Road at Carleton University will be opening on October 18, 2020. The new bus-only roadway will provide an…
Hydro Ottawa has been granted localized temporary closures of Byron Avenue next week as they replace Hydro Poles. Throughout the localized closures Hydro Ottawa will maintain pedestrian and cyclist access…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
Richmond Road – Due to construction on a couple of apartment buildings and the LRT Stage 2, drivers along the stretch on Richmond Road between Ambleside Drive and Sherbourne may experience…
Ottawa – The City has received additional details on the Provincial modified stage-two restrictions and is providing a further update on impacts to its recreation activities and rentals – especially around…
KEV is planning to install girders over the next 4 days (late afternoons/evenings) in the Lincoln Fields area. Once the girders are installed across the piers, residents will get a…
The planting of trees will occur once landscaping begins. The Contractor (KEV) is not at the stage of beginning landscaping design work. This work will come once infrastructure design work…
This afternoon the provincial announcement that we are reverting to a modified Stage 2 response to COVID-19 for the next 28 days. This includes prohibiting indoor dining at restaurants and bars, and closing gyms, movie theatres and casinos. The government is also asking people…
Ontario Implementing Additional Public Health Measures in Ottawa Effective Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., these targeted measures are being implemented in Ottawa, Peel, and Toronto as a result…
As a member of the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee, I am pleased to share with you presentation we received at the technical briefing we received on Friday, October 9, 2020.…
As of May 1, 2018, Ontario municipalities can now use new gateway speed limit signs to designate roadways within residential areas with a reduced speed limit of less than 50…
The City’s only two mobile speed boards have been deployed to Connaught Ave. The mobile board pictured above is located on the east side of Connaught at Elmhurst catching Northbound…
A great tool to get information about city infrastructure is geoOttawa. This popular public-facing website allows users to access a variety of information layers on the map, such as parks, schools, City facilities, property parcels, zoning and air…
About the cut and cover work: All access to the construction site should be via Richmond Road and there should be no heavy construction vehicles related to the activities in…
Ottawa – OC Transpo will carry out “Operation Mask Up” from October 9 to 23 to help change the behavior of the small number of customers failing to comply with…
842 Maplewood D08-01-20/B-00203 The Committee of Adjustment considered Consent Applications to subdivide the property into two separate parcels of land in order to create a new lot the semi-detached dwelling…
Although current provincial guidance allows for up to 10 people indoors and 25 outdoors, due to the extent of COVID-19 transmission in Ottawa, OPH recommends limiting gatherings as much as…
Holzman Consultants Inc. has been engaged by a local developer as the urban planning consultant with respect to an application for Site Plan Control for a multi-unit residential development on…
In the upcoming 2021 Budget discussion at City Hall, staff will announce a fare freeze on the cost of the Community Pass, the EquiPass and EquiFares. This action will help…
2020 marks the 150th anniversary of public transit in Ottawa. From streetcars pulled by horses to the modern, air-conditioned, red-and-white transit fleet you see around the nation’s capital, Ottawa’s transit system…
Crime Prevention Ottawa is pleased to announce the winners of the 12th annual Crime Prevention Ottawa Awards. The awards honour the people, programs and groups that are making our city a…
As a reminder, this year Ottawa residents have different options for obtaining their flu shot: OPH-run public influenza clinics in fixed locations (see below, none in Bay Ward). To avoid crowding and…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
Ottawa – The following projects will impact Ottawa traffic: Richmond Road – Due to construction on a couple of apartment buildings and the LRT Stage 2, drivers along the stretch on…
Ottawa – The following services will operate on different schedules on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 12. You can find a list of City services and facilities affected by COVID-19 on ottawa.ca and octranspo.com,…
Ottawa’s Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan is a community plan and meaningful engagement with a broad audience is a cornerstone of the plan’s development. The City engaged with residents…
A noise exemption application has been granted to the owner of 929 Richmond Road (new development – The Azure) for construction noise/equipment associated with the installation of City services (water…
On October 2, 2020, the Government of Ontario announced new measures for testing across the province, including transitioning to appointment-based testing beginning Tuesday, October 6 and discontinuing walk-in services on…
As a City Councillor I spend a major part of my time working with residents on local issues as well as planning ahead on upcoming projects in our Ward. Like…
COVID-19 Workplace/Post-Secondary Online Screening Tool OPH has developed a new online screening tool to help employees and college/university students decide whether they should go into work or school that day.…
The fall 2020 influenza season will be markedly different from previous years. OPH anticipates a higher demand for the influenza vaccine as a result of residents’ heightened interest and concerns…
On Sunday October 4th for approximately 15 minutes, starting at 2 a.m., Hydro Ottawa will require a planned power interruption at our Lincoln Heights transmission-substation in order to disconnect a…
Refer to the Traffic Calming Guidelines at Ottawa.ca. Temporary Traffic Calming Options Traffic calming measures currently considered as part of the Temporary Traffic Calming Measures Program are the following: Speed…
They are expecting 40 employers. So far employers include: Costco Giant Tiger CLV Group Kardish Caivan Communities Telus / Koodo Retire-at-home Ministry of the Solicitor General’s (SOLGEN) Correction Services High…
Last week I was pleased to participate in the unveiling of Ottawa Community Housing’s Regina Towers newly renovated community kitchen. This project was made possible support from funders PCL Construction…
Message from Dr. Vera Etches, Medical Officer of Health, OPH We know families are frustrated with the experience regarding the return to school for children who have experienced non-COVID related…
Starting in October 2020, Hydro Ottawa will begin relocating electrical infrastructure to accommodate the LRT Confederation Line West Extension construction along Connaught Avenue. Overall, this project includes: The relocation and…
Following the removal of ash trees impacted by Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) from this woodlot, and subsequent reforestation work, tending and planting operations are now required to ensure successful rehabilitation…
Update October 2, 2020 The contractor, JC Sulpher Ltd, has been confronted with an unforeseen delay in the construction at the Kempster Street Pumping Station which will see construction extend…
Ottawa – Due to the evolving situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, the City is postponing its fall recreation and arts programming registration, which was originally scheduled to open on Monday,…
Please be advised, KEV has informed the City that the utility work on Edgeworth that was previously communicated as beginning in Fall 2020 has been rescheduled to Spring 2021. They…
Shown below is a map to help demonstrate the new alignment and connections with the new pedestrian bridge.
Ottawa has an excellent water supply. For more information about our drinking, refer to Ottawa.ca. COVID-19 status Ottawa’s tap water is safe. Our water purification plants effectively handle all viruses,…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
Ottawa – The following projects will impact Ottawa traffic: Richmond Road – Due to construction on a couple of apartment buildings and the LRT Stage 2, drivers along the stretch on Richmond…
September 30, 2020 – COVID-19 online safe chat and text service expanding Ottawa’s safe text and chat line for people living with domestic violence and abuse during COVID-19 is pleased…
Ottawa Public Health wants to ensure that those who need a COVID-19 test have access to testing. Not everyone needs to be tested. See above for info on who should…
This Sunday my office team and I will be joining participants from 18 Cities across the country in the Walk/Run for Women’s Mental Health. Ottawa has achieved a record-breaking number…
Since the last major ward boundary review 15 years ago, the City of Ottawa has seen considerable population growth. This has created a population imbalance in some wards, precipitating a…
Ottawa – On September 24th, the City’s Planning Committee approved a new zoning strategy to better balance front-yard features with soft landscaping and tree planting. This landscape-first approach would help…
Ottawa – Ottawa’s electric vehicle charging network is growing! The City is planning to install 24 new on-street charging stations across Ottawa to increase the uptake of electric vehicles in Ottawa…
The Parkway tunnel will be built using a cut and cover construction method. To prepare for tunnel construction, traffic on the parkway has been shifted, and underground utilities are being…
Cut and cover tunneling is one of the oldest methods of constructing a tunnel. The basic concept involves digging a trench, constructing the tunnel walls and roof, and then backfilling…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
Ottawa – The following projects will impact Ottawa traffic: Highway 417 – The following Highway 417 off-ramps will be closed for paving: Eastbound off-ramp at Nicholas Street will be closed from…
Wednesday, October 21 to Sunday, October 25, 2020Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Location: Barrhaven Snow Disposal Facility – Strandherd Drive and Dealership Drive For details refer to Ottawa.ca…
Ottawa – A section of Highway 417 will close in both directions from 6 pm on Saturday, October 3 until 11 am on Sunday, October 4, resulting in significant traffic…
Is your teen heading back to class this year? Make sure they download the COVID Alert app to stay notified if they have possibly been exposed to COVID-19. Read a…
Fencing in the north-east loop at the Pinecrest Interchange has been installed, as per the aerial view pictured above. KEV will review the site/site plan with their environmental team and…
Quick Facts Beginning September 25, up to 60 pharmacy sites, including Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall and independent pharmacies, will provide testing for Ontarians with no COVID-19 symptoms. Testing is available…
From September 21 until October 23, you will have an opportunity to provide input into the Transportation Master Plan Update and Active Transportation Plan by completing an online questionnaire on…
September 22, 2020 The Human Needs Task Force (HNTF) continues to assess local needs during the COVID-19 emergency and enhance the City’s response, in collaboration with community partners, to support…
IF YOU WISH TO BE NOTIFIED of a Decision of the Committee of Adjustment, you must submit your request in writing. 867 Norton A-00219 B-00165 To permit reduced total interior…
40% of people aged 20 to 39 who became ill in recent weeks acquired COVID-19 while in close contact with someone outside their household. We must remain vigilant and stay…
Update from RIOCAN’s VP of Development Heavy demolition (the most “noisy and dusty” work) is currently in its final stages and should be 100% completed by the end of this…
Decision made: Bus Route on Richmond Road Will Remain Status Quo The LRT Stage 2 construction on Richmond Rd between Richardson and Cleary is affecting transit services. For this reason,…
The LRT Stage 2 construction on Richmond Rd between Richardson and Sherbourne is affecting transit services. OC Transpo is unable to ensure riders safety and accessibility for a stretch of…
Restrictions in place to reduce COVID-19 numbers Gatherings As Ottawa joins Toronto and Peel regions as COVID-19 hotspots, the Province of Ontario has restricted gatherings at private residences to 10…
Daily COVID-19 Dashboard Mapping of Confirmed COVID-19 across Ottawa Neighbourhoods Please visit the Ottawa COVID-19 Dashboard for additional information on cases and deaths, outbreaks and core indicators for COVID-19 monitoring.…
Starting Monday, September 21, the City will resume the enforcement of parking in excess of time limits in all areas of the city, including those that are not marked with…
Back in the spring I met with KEV (Kiewit-Eurovia-VINCI) who are the consortium that has been contracted to build the Stage 2 LRT. They wanted to move forward on plans to build…
Have you heard about the Dementia Society Brainy Active Challenge? From September 19th to Thanksgiving you can do a brain boosting activity every day to fight dementia. Anyone can participate…
Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO) is pleased to release 2018/2019 report on Time for Change (T4C), a ‘gang exit’ program that helps individuals involved in serious criminal activities to turn their…
CRIME DOES NOT PAY … CRIME STOPPERS DOES As a not-for-profit organization that does not receive any direct taxpayer support, they rely on business/public support to meet their financial obligations.…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) maintains the responsibility for contacting parents of children who are identified as having been in close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19.…
On September 16, an operational update (see links below) on O-Train Line 1 and bus service was presented to the Transit Commission. Rideau Transit Group (RTG) has met the requirement…
The Greenbelt Pathway West along Moodie Drive will be temporarily closed from August 31 to November 6, 2020 A 550-metre north-south section of the Greenbelt Pathway West along Moodie Drive…
Check out the videos summarizing the Environmental Assessment study recommended plans for future Stage 3 LRT from Baseline Station to Barrhaven Town Centre. Let the City know what you think…
Ottawa – The following projects will impact Ottawa traffic: Richmond Road – Due to construction on a couple of apartment buildings and the LRT Stage 2, drivers along the stretch…
Ottawa – The City is gradually reopening its cultural facilities this week, with the initial offering of room rentals at the following locations: Arts Court Nepean Creative Arts Centre Nepean…
As the community continues its gradual staged approach to reopening, (Stage 3), Ottawa Public Health (OPH) encourages you to go about your daily activities while protecting yourself and others. Please…
Over six months ago Covid-19 forced us to significantly alter the way we engaged with each other. We had to come up with new and creative ways to stay in…
Overall The City of Ottawa’s Rail Construction Program is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and is in contact with the constructors about adhering to guidance provided by Ottawa Public Health…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held by remote, electronic participation, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
I was honoured to attend the opening of the Jackie Holzman Bridge on Thursday September 10th. This pedestrian and cycling bridge spans Highway 417 between Harmer Avenue South and Harmer Avenue…
Ottawa Public Health states that the risk of serious illness from COVID-19 increases progressively with age, particularly beyond 50 years of age. In Ottawa, 90% of persons who died from…
Ottawa ACORN hosts bi-weekly tenants’ rights information sessions to inform tenants about their rights during COVID-19. During the next meeting they will cover details around rights/protections related to rent, evictions,…
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 event is cancelled. With the announcement of the Second Wave of COVID and the increase in active cases in Ottawa, the Olde Forge has decided to…
September is Let’s Bike Month Workshops – Information – Inspiration Councillor Theresa Kavanagh is hosting a workshop “Discover your City by Bike” on Tuesday, September 22 at 7 pm –…
The following is a breakdown of Ottawa employment numbers by industry since the arrival of COVID-19 in March 2020. This information was requested at the Finance and Economic Development Committee…
As the reopening of schools within our region continues, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) continues to collaborate with local school boards and organizations to implement provincial standards and guidance. Alongside our…
As part of its emerald ash borer management strategy, the National Capital Commission (NCC) will be removing 294 ash trees affected by the emerald ash borer in the Shirleys Bay sector of the western Greenbelt on Trail 10 near parking lot P2.…
This notice is to advise that, as part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) there will be construction activity during the night for the investigation of maintenance…
A noise exemption has been granted to Drive-In Experience for special event noise associated with stage PA System. Source of noise: Sound reproduction devices used for live music and PA…
Check out the public consultation videos and let us know what you think by September 23. Second Public Consultation – Online September 9 to 23, 2020 Due to the public…
On Tuesday, September 9th, City staff made a presentation to residents on the drainage issues and challenges of the Lakeview Park Area. The following are links to the recordings, the…
September 10, 2020 – The following projects will impact Ottawa traffic: Highway 417 westbound on-ramp at Nicholas Street will be closed from Thursday, September 10 at 11 pm until Friday,…
Labour Day weekend traditionally marks the end of summer holidays and the beginning of the school year, although because of COVID-19 this year feels quite different. It should be recalled…
Please note Road Close Authorization for Byron Avenue from Richardson Avenue to Redwood Avenue. The road will be closed from Monday, 28 September 2020 to Wednesday, 23 December 2020. The…
Jerome and Caroline from Queensway Terrace North lost their home to a fire on September 2nd. Your support will help get them and their young family (3 kids) through this…
As you know, COA’s education events came to an abrupt halt in March. And, with events not being held over the summer months, the Council on Aging (COA) are…
COVID-19 is an unprecedented situation and the City of Ottawa is committed to protecting people and the community. The Province of Ontario has allowed certain businesses and workplaces to reopen,…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
Ottawa – The City’s Finance and Economic Development Committee today received an update on the economic impact of the pandemic on Ottawa’s economy and the City’s efforts to foster recovery.…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Forestry’s spring 2020 planting season was postponed and new planting requests were put on hold. We are pleased to inform you that Forestry Services’ fall…
Ottawa – On Wednesday, September 2nd, the City’s Transportation Committee received an update on how the Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO) might connect an electric tramway system to Ottawa.…
Enjoy the spectacular fall colours in Canada’s Capital Region with additional public space for outdoor well-being. The crisp, cool air, combined with an explosion of colours tells us that fall…
Construction of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project is progressing onto digging a tunnel in Byron Linear Park between two new LRT stations, New Orchard and Cleary.…
Ottawa – The following projects will impact Ottawa traffic: Highway 417 – The Highway 417 westbound off-ramp at Nicholas Street will be closed from Thursday, September 3 at 11 pm…
Ottawa – The following services will operate on different schedules on Labour Day, Monday, September 7. You can also find a list of City services and facilities affected by COVID-19…
Anti-Black Racism in our community Thursday, September 10th from 7 to 8 pm via Zoom. A discussion with black women sharing their experiences with racial inequalities in our communities and…
This week at City Council we considered a number of amendments to the Temporary Mandatory Mask By-law that included: extending the temporary by-law to October 31, 2020 as well as…
Many residents joined Councillor Theresa Kavanagh for a three part discussion on intensification. Links to the presentations and video recordings of the event are available below: Video and Audio Audio…
The City of Ottawa Employment Ontario Centre is providing “virtual” employment information sessions in a completely accessible format. These sessions are provided in both official languages: English and French, are…
Duration: Wednesday, 2 September 2020 to Wednesday, 30 September 2020. The contractor, Ken White Construction, working on behalf of the RVCA will be placing equipment and staging at the dead…
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Ottawa – To help limit the spread of COVID-19 as schools and businesses reopen,City Council today extended, until the end of October, the temporary by-law that makes masks mandatory in…
Why is a mandatory mask by-law necessary? Scientific evidence shows that wearing masks helps to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Since some people who are infected with COVID-19 may not…
KEV will soon be starting preparatory works in the area of the Holly Acres interchange, required in advance of future construction of the Holly Acres Rail Bridge (to be built…
The City and Ottawa Public Health are exploring how we can support Ottawa residents as businesses and services have gradually reopened during Stage 3 of the Ontario Government’s Framework for Reopening…
We’re still in a pandemic emergency and I know things haven’t been easy lately, and it’s not over yet. It’s vital that we look out for our Mental Health and…
August 25, 2020 – Message from Ottawa Public Health In advance of the reopening of schools in the next few weeks, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is providing an overview of…
Within the context of the Rental Housing Property Management By-law and Rental Accommodation Study Update which was passed by Council on Wednesday, August 26th, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is providing…
The City is undertaking surveys of the track and the overhead catenary system (OCS) using specialized track equipment. While some of this work can be undertaken overnight outside of service…
Ottawa – OC Transpo’s fall service returns on August 30. To welcome back students this fall, school service resumes, as well as increased trips to post-secondary schools. Customers should visit…
Overall The City of Ottawa’s Rail Construction Program is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and is in contact with the constructors about adhering to guidance provided by Ottawa Public Health…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
Local businesses have always been there for us. Now, let’s be there for them. Canada United supports local businesses in partnership with over 60 leading business partners, Chambers of Commerce…
Ottawa – The following projects will impact Ottawa traffic: Vanier Parkway – Vanier Parkway will have lane reductions in both directions overnight and during off-peak hours from Presland Road to…
The purpose of this screening tool is to help parents and guardians make decisions about whether or not their child/children can attend school. This tool should be completed daily before attending school. No personal…
The new school year is fast approaching and parents are faced with challenging decisions. Be assured that Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is working with local school boards to implement provincial…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
Below are the Ward 7 reports on active Development applications at this time. Also included below is a Terminology Reference sheet to assist with the definitions of each header.
Capital Pride 2020 will take place from Sunday, August 23 through Sunday, August 30. But the festival will look a little different this year. It’s going virtual. The City will…
The end of Jamieson Street from Kehoe Street towards the water access will be temporarily closed during construction of the retaining wall.Access to the parking garage at 2789 Jamieson Street…
The Committee of Adjustment for the City of Ottawa is circulating this email to notify you of its upcoming electronic Public Hearings. Please follow the links below for details of the…
Great news for transit riders who are eligible for the Community Pass. OC Transpo is introducing an enhancement to the Community Pass application process, making it easier for customers to…
Ottawa Public Health continues to research and publish information regarding the impacts of COVID-19 within our community. The week of August 10th, OPH published a report regarding the impact of…
In recent years, the Goose Management Program was expanded to include Andrew Haydon Park, specifically – using the tactics of egg management, coyote decoys, and pathway cleaning/maintenance. The current status…
With events cancelled through the remainder of 2020 your support of this year’s BGCO Breakfast is more important than ever. Your support will change the lives of thousands of children…
The Committee received an update on the impacts of cannabis legalization on City services. The City received $2.8 million from the Province, fully covering the one-time and incremental costs of…
Ottawa – The City is seeking public feedback on six options for re-aligning Ottawa’s wards through an online survey at ottawa.ca/wardboundary from August 19 to September 25 and through virtual…
On August 13th Parks and Recreation advised Council that Before and After School Programs (BASP) would be offered at several recreation facilities across the City. At the time, their intent…
The Tourism & Hospitality Emergency Response is here to help. Visit TourismHospitalityWorkers.ca to register for information about training, job search resources and relief program updates. Complete a survey for a…
Some residents have reported seeing rats in their neighbourhood. When restaurants closed at the beginning of the pandemic, the rats lost a access to a food and people have reported…
Demolition Permit: 2005916Address: 1995 LENESTER AVE Description of Work: Demolition a 1 storey detached dwelling Permit Issued Date: 20-AUG-2020
Recyclore is an Ottawa based all-volunteer registered not-for-profit. They are dedicated to keeping bicycles out of the landfill and putting them back on the street. They accept donations of old…
Although it is not equivalent to a mask, you can wear a face shield as a “better-than-nothing” alternative. Please wash your hands, keep at least 2 metres apart from others,…
Ottawa – On Wednesday August 26th, the City Council approved new regulations aimed at improving rental-housing quality to ensure safe and adequate housing for Ottawa’s renters. The new Rental Housing…
The City of Ottawa’s Human Needs Task Force, along with Just Food, partnered to provide vegetable seeds and soil to low income households.The project’s goal was to empower residents in…
If your child is returning to school in September, take some time to consider the best transportation options for your family. If you are not putting your student on a…
Ottawa – The following projects will impact Ottawa traffic: Rideau Street – There are ongoing lane reductions at the Rideau Street and Sussex Drive/Colonel By intersection until Friday, August 28…
Help preserve the City of Ottawa’s story for future generations. City Archives, in partnership with University of Ottawa and Carleton University, are gathering records (digital & scanned copies) of our…
This past Wednesday evening Ottawa Fire Services received a 911 call advising of an inflatable dingy which had capsized near the Deschênes rapids. Thankfully, the two people were wearing their…
Masks are now required inside public areas so don’t forget to bring one with you. For more details about the regulations surrounding masks refer to Ottawa Public Health. Great to…
Ottawa Public Health reminds residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Mosquito trapping and testing-components of Ottawa Public Health’s West Nile virus program-have confirmed the presence of the virus in…
The new Official Plan is a document that describes how the city will grow and has a goal to be the most liveable mid-sized city in North America. To achieve this…
New Recreational Facility Guidance Canada Healthy Communities Initiative 2021-22 Connecting Links Program More Spaces Can Open in Sport, Fitness, and Recreational Facilities The Ontario government has released additional guidance to…
On August 12th, the City of Ottawa received some good news from the Province of Ontario. The Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, Caroline Mulroney, informed Mayor Watson that the City would…
As the Ottawa economy reopens and more riders return to transit, OC Transpo has put in place health and safety measures to keep customers and employees as safe as possible.…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
Energy Evolution: Ottawa’s Community Energy Transition Strategy is the action plan for how Ottawa will meet the targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 100 per cent by 2050. Its…
GLAD Cleaning the Capital registration for the Fall Campaign will start August 15, 2020. The annual GLAD Cleaning the Capital Program Fall Campaign will be implemented as part of Phase…
Ottawa, ON, August 13, 2020 — HERITAGE OTTAWA is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Capital Hotel Limited Partnership, an affiliate of Larco Investments Ltd. and the…
Blair Road – Blair Road between Beaverpond Drive and Innes Road will be closed from Friday, August 14 at 7 pm until Sunday, August 16 at 6 pm for watermain…
The City will be starting its Before and After School programs at various locations on Thursday, September 3 to coincide with the reopening of schools. Registration opens online on Monday,…
The City of Ottawa wants your input on the projects, policies, programs, and services that affect your daily life. From open houses to workshops and online engagement opportunities, your feedback…
Together, we can prevent, reduce and end homelessness in our community. The Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa, the City and community organizations are working in partnership. They are seeking help from private landlords to…
Over the past five months we have had to come to terms with adapting to significant changes in our in our lives; overcoming social challenges, sorting out logistics and acclimatizing…
Please find below a letter from Associate Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Brent Moloughney, regarding the use of masks in multi-unit dwellings to all: Multi-Unit Dwelling Managers/Owners Landlords Condominium Corporations…
Ottawa – All Council, Committee and Board meetings will be held remotely with electronic participation unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts,…
To view more statistics on Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) in Ottawa refer to OttawaPublicHealth.ca
The Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Fire Department, Ottawa Paramedic Service and their Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition partners are urging all residents to practice water safety when they are on, in…
Ottawa is increasingly becoming a biking city. As more and more residents are cycling, it has become clear that we need to ensure we have the supports in place to…
Ottawa – The following projects will impact Ottawa traffic: Bronson Avenue – Beginning on Monday, August 10, Bronson Avenue from Brookfield Road to Colonel By Drive will be reduced to…
There will be catch-up clinics for students who missed the cancelled spring school clinics for gr 7 and other eligible students. By appointment only.
By Provincial Order, all food establishments offering dine-in services MUST record the name and contact information of every patron who dines at the establishment, be it inside or on the…
Residents from across Ottawa representing diverse groups came together to participate in the United for All Coalition in collaboration with City of Ottawa, Anti-Racism in Ottawa Public Listening Forum that…
OC Transpo has launched a public consultation for the names of its 24 Stage 2 stations along the west, east and south O-Train extensions, and wants YOUR input! The consultation…
This week Council received a memo providing an update on recreation members’ scheduled payments. As you may be aware, charges to monthly membership clients have been suspended since March 17,…
The City has resumed more in-person counter services at the City Hall and Ben Franklin Place Client Service Centres and the Business Licensing Centre at 735 Industrial Avenue. As part…
Fall 2020 transit service changes will start on Sunday, August 30, 2020. As part of the OC Transpo Recovery Plan approved by the Transit Commission on June 1, school services…
I sent the following letter to Premier Doug Ford on August 6. Dear Premier Ford, As the City Councillor for Bay Ward in Ottawa I have been approached by many…
Select OPL branches will begin offering additional in-person services starting Monday, August 17. New in-person services include browsing, use of public computers by appointment, and card registration. As of Monday,…
Over the past few weeks Bay Ward has experienced shooting incidents that have shaken the Britannia Woods community and beyond. The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) believe that these incidents could…
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce that it will be launching its fifth Neighbourhood Resource Team (NRT), this one in the Bayshore area starting August 17th. “The…
Overall The City of Ottawa’s Rail Construction Program is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and is in contact with the constructors about adhering to guidance provided by Ottawa Public Health…
The timeline for the overall project construction extends to 2025, however the Byron Park/Richmond Road section of the project will only have increased traffic disruptions between mid-2020 through mid-2023. The…
Around the World with Chairman George Chairman George sang in 12 different languages, treated residents to a magic show and the afternoon was very much enjoyed by all. Thank you…
In the face of significant loss of revenues due to the cancellation of in person events for the foreseeable future, Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation is pivoting to a virtual events…
Where to divert your electronic waste and other items Some residents have contacted my office inquiring about what to do with their electronic waste items. The City of Ottawa does…
Please be advised that, following the Woodpark neighbourhood’s concerns about construction trucks on residential streets south of Byron Avenue, Councillor Kavanagh, the Rail Construction Program and KEV undertook an exercise…
Hartleigh Avenue from Carling Avenue to Lawn Avenue will be closed from Monday, 10 August 2020 to Monday, 17 August 2020. The contractor, 1823021 Ontario Inc. o/a Capital Excavating will…
Queen Elizabeth Drive and Colonel By Drive – Queen Elizabeth and Colonel By drives will each be reduced to a single lane under the Bank Street Canal Bridge from Saturday,…
Please contact the Committee Office at cofa@ottawa.ca with your comments. 864 Woodroffe A-00142 B-00148 To subdivide the property into two separate parcels of land. It is proposed to construct…
The following schedule changes will be in effect for Colonel By Day, Monday, August 3. You can also find a list of City services and facilities affected by COVID-19 on ottawa.ca and octranspo.com(link…
To view a high resolution of the draft berm design: Connaught Berm Draft Design Proposal KEV has indicated they are no longer going to pursue enhanced berming through Connaught Park…
As the community continues its gradual staged approach to reopening, (Stage 3), Ottawa Public Health (OPH) encourages you to go about your daily activities while protecting yourself and others. Please…
What’s new The City resumed swimming services on July 6, and we’re extending current swimming membership expiry dates. COVID-19 safety measures for public swimming, wading pools and splash pads in…
This notice is to advise that, as part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, Byron Linear Park between Redwood Avenue and Richardson Avenue will be closed…
The City of Ottawa continues to take COVID-19 seriously, and in following the advice of provincial and federal governments is making significant changes to services and programming to help protect…
The application materials made available online include the Public Notice and Circulation Map, as well as Surveys, Site Plans and Elevation Drawings, where applicable. Please also note that it would…
Masks, civility, and respect in indoor public spaces. Keep you eye open for these posters, they should be posted at all businesses. It is now required to wear a mask…
There has never been a better time to be a tourist in your own backyard, help our local economy by getting out in support of our local businesses as they…
The City will be extending current swimming membership expiry dates by 4.5 months. The 4.5-month extension on the current swimming memberships covers the four months when operations were suspended due…
Notice of upcoming construction activities at the Waste Water Pumping Station located at the corner of Croft Street and Grandeur Avenue. Work is scheduled to commence mid-August and continue until…
Do you know an individual, group or program that’s making Ottawa safer? Help us celebrate them by nominating them for the 12th annual Crime Prevention Ottawa Awards. Our previous winners and…
The Ottawa Police Service recently noticed a 42 Division of Toronto Police Service public advisory about a number of overnight vehicle thefts from driveways occurring in Toronto, where vehicles with…
Overall The City of Ottawa’s Rail Construction Program is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and is in contact with the constructors about adhering to guidance provided by Ottawa Public Health…
The City of Ottawa’s Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department has once again made accessible water wheelchairs available at Westboro Beach, Mooney’s Bay and Petrie Island for Summer 2020! The…
Ottawa – The following projects will impact Ottawa traffic: Elgin Street – On Friday, July 24, Elgin Street will reopen to two-way traf
