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SHARING THE ROAD As a regular bike commuter, the death of a fellow cyclist on May 16th at the corner…
All homeowners who need support and assistance with flood remediation work inside their home, or with the dismantling of sandbag…
The application materials made available online include the Public Notice and Circulation Map, as well as Surveys, Site Plans and…
The splash pad located at Andrew Hayden Park will be delayed in opening due to flooding in the park. Service…
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents that schedule changes will take place on Monday, May 20. Visit…
City Council Meeting – Wednesday, May 22, 10 am, Andrew S. Haydon Hall Planning Committee – Thursday, May 23, 9:30…
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Order of Ottawa and the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching…
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims all over the world. This year…
Ottawa Champions’ opening weekend features tribute to & offer for flooding victims and volunteers The Ottawa Champions will open their…
Background The City of Ottawa has two tree by-laws—the Municipal Trees and Natural Areas Protection By-law, 2006-279, which covers all municipally…
Internal Task Force to address risks of flooding The internal task force will consult with municipal, Indigenous and industry leaders…
A big thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors who helped make Bay Ward Mothers Day Tea a big…
AT HOME IN BAY WARD June 8th 2019 at Britannia Park. Register now for the Triathlon/Duathlon Register now for the…
The Finance and Economic Development Committee was given a status update on the O-Train Confederation Line project today. Progress is…
The Canadian Tulip Festival was established to celebrate the historic Royal gift of tulips from the Dutch to Canadians immediately…
Message from Steve Kanellakos, City Manager: I want to take a moment to share this video with you showing the…
The City’s Planning Committee today approved a new schedule of development charges to help ensure essential infrastructure and services keep…
City of Ottawa ball diamonds will be officially open as of Friday, May 10 and all other sports fields will…
The City of Ottawa wants your input on the projects, policies, programs and services that affect your daily life. From…
OUpcoming events and projects will have the following impacts on Ottawa traffic: Highway 417 – Beginning Monday, May 13, the…
Residents whose primary residence is affected by flooding can submit an application to the province’s Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians…
The City is reminding residents that Ottawa is still in a state of emergency. While water levels have receded slightly,…
One of the City’s best attributes is its parks and sports fields. As the temperature increases and recreational sports leagues…
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa will host community information sessions for residents affected by the spring flooding. These sessions…
Ottawa – Today, City Council approved a deferred due date for the 2019 final property tax bill payment for property…
Click here to register for the Run for Women – Join Councillor Theresa Kavanagh’s team: Bay Ward You can also…
Since Easter weekend Bay Ward communities along the river have been on flood alert and just yesterday we finally saw…
On Tuesday May 7th from 12:30 to 2:30 pm For details see the Events calendar to RSVP today with your…
Canadian Red Cross providing financial aid for flooding relief Red Cross is registering impacted residents, assessing needs and delivering support…
View decisions from April 17th, 2019.
Panel 2 – Ward 7 Properties 2216 Deschenes and (71) Pooler 2216 Deschenes and (71) Pooler (485) 487 Hartleigh (485)…
Based on information provided by the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board and the weather forecast from Environment Canada. The City…
Annual Garage Sale with a TWIST – this year will include used clothing, where the proceeds from the sale of…
Refer to the “By the Numbers” infographic above or the Protecting Ottawa’s Health document that clearly highlights the tens of…
Ottawa – All public meetings are held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted. For a…
The East-West Connectors (EWC) will be drilling boreholes at various locations along the planned alignment, permitting EWC to collect soil…
Free BBQ Little Ray Reptile Interactive Displays with Police Units and Community Partners
The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on motorcycle safety and pedestrian…
If your pet spends lots of time outdoors, a tick check should be part of your daily routine. While dogs…
As spring is finally arriving, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is resuming its Lyme disease program for 2019. While there are…
Yesterday at 4pm the Mayor of Ottawa, Jim Watson, proclaimed a state of emergency based on the flood water predictions. …
As you know, water levels on the Ottawa River continue to rise, and are projected to exceed record levels this…
On Sunday April 28, from sunrise to sunset, the flags at all City of Ottawa sites will be lowered at…
On Thursday April 25th at 4 pm, the Mayor declared a state of emergency for the City of Ottawa in…
Update on investigative early works as part of the Stage 2 Confederation Line West Extension This notice is to advise…
Cook at Bayshore Outdoor Oven (fire-feed). Bring your dough and ingredients and cook your own pizza. For details see event…
Cycling is a fun and healthy activity, it is a low-cost way to get around, and it is good for…
Affordable Housing Plans Move Forward! During the municipal election campaign, I heard from many residents who expressed their concern about…
To celebrate Earth Day this year, we are organizing and taking part in a series of shoreline cleanups along the…
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa is asking residents to ensure that children and pets are kept away from City…
The City of Ottawa is asking residents, rental contract holders and organizers of large public events to stay off ball…
A noise exemption application has been received from Louis Bray Construction for construction noise associated with the installation of a…
OThe City of Ottawa wants your input on the projects, policies, programs and services that affect your daily life. From…
Wildlife Speaker Series Ben Franklin Place 101 Centrepointe Drive Friday, April 26, 2019 6 pm – Nature Expo 7 pm…
The City of Ottawa is an historic city known for its remarkable buildings and vibrant streetscapes. A city-wide study of…
Canada’s Capital Region — On Thursday, April 18, and from April 22 to 26, 2019, sections of the eastbound and westbound…
The City of Ottawa has identified sites owned by the city that will be used to for affordable housing developments.…
Concentrated street sweeping began over the weekend of April 13th and is expected to continue until April 24. Operations take…
Panel 2 – Ward 7 Property 859 (859A) (859B) Connaught This decision is subject to a 20-day appeal period ending…
Yesterday the Ontario government presented their budget for the upcoming year. Municipalities across the province paid close attention to this…
In the news this week we heard about the limited parking options at the Moodie campus of DND. It was…
Where: 560 metres of wall between Kempster Ave and Maplehurst Ave What is being done: Structural stabilization, repair and replacement of the existing pathway wall Tentative Schedule:…
Participants can register their cleanup projects by calling 3-1-1 or by using the online registration form available at ottawa.ca/clean. The…
All public meetings are held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda…
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents that schedule changes will take place Friday, April 19 and Monday,…
Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Allan Hubley, Chair of the Transit Commission, recognized the achievements of OC Transpo employees at…
Join us for an opportunity to hear the stories of three Ottawa neighbourhoods that acted together to accomplish shared goals. …
The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) will not be providing ongoing operating funds for Ottawa Public Health’s…
The Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services and Community and Social Services are partnering on a call for proposals for 2019…
A section of the Ottawa River Pathway, located east of Deschênes Rapids, will be closed until the end of May…
The next ward Pop Up Clinic is on Friday April 12 at 10 am at Tim Hortons in Carlingwood Mall.…
The Spring 2019 transit service changes will start on Sunday, April 21. These changes are part of OC Transpo’s regular…
Public meeting of the NCC Board of Directors. Date and time Thursday, April 11, 2019 9 am to 11:10 am…
Even though winter is behind us, I put forward a motion at the City Council’s Transportation Committee that Winter Maintenance…
Kudos to all the outdoor rink operators who volunteered their time so that our communities could have an outdoor rink…
Ron Kolbus Resurfacing Project The project scope of work includes rehabilitation and improvement of driving surface loop (see map above),…
For details please see the event. On April 9th 2019 Councillor Kavanagh is hosting a meeting on the spring freshet…
There is also a Team Toolkit and Poster to help get things rolling. Sign up as an individual or start…
We were hoping that you could complete a short survey Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre Program Survey (approximately 3-5 minutes) to help…
Committee approves enhancements to traffic-calming programs Ottawa – Councillors now have more measures they can draw on to calm neighbourhood…
Select Community Calendars to view the calendars for: Bayshore Foster Farm Michele Heights Pinecrest Terrace Winthrop Count
Ottawa – All public meetings are held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted. For a…
Early registration now open for GLAD Cleaning the Capital Ottawa – After the winter snow, frigid temperatures and ice, you…
Click here to register on-line and view the Parent Caregiver calendar.
Employment Services Workshops Our dynamic workshops and events are designed to provide you with current information and tools to assist…
Monday April 8th – Folk Song Circle, with Jay and Rita. Meeting Room. 1:30-3:30 pm. Monday April 8 Improving…
I am pleased to share with you Ottawa Public Library’s 2018 Annual Report. The report was made public today and is…
OPS is hosting a court information session that will give community members the opportunity to learn about criminal court proceedings. …
The Unitarian Congregation on Cleary has embarked on a planning exercise to look at how their site might be developed…
Plant a tree by your home The City’s Trees in Trust program needs your help to find suitable locations for…
Councillors now have more measures they can draw on to calm neighbourhood traffic in their wards, according to an update…
The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on unsafe vehicles and heavy…
Wild parsnip management Wild parsnip is an invasive plant that is increasingly common within the City of Ottawa in areas…
Please note that we have added a section on Development. Under the menu titled DEVELOPMENT you can view news items…
For list of Ward 7 – BAY Properties, click below: Panel 2 84, 86, 88, 90 Doane 86, 88 Doane…
Here comes the sun! We have all had our fill of winter this year and spring is now upon us,…
for Customers with Support Person / CNIB / Attorney-General of Ontario Cards For details see OC Transpo document: New Smartcard…
Ottawa – All public meetings are held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted. For a…
Councillor Kavanagh is forming a working group on making Britannia Park a winter activity destination. If you are interested in…
We’d like to thank Rosaline and Lisa, the architect and Cardel representative and the residents of Crystal Beach who attended…
In collaboration with the Ottawa Public Library, Synapcity is hosting community conversations across the City to invite people to talk about…
Based on feedback from the community, population data and evidence, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) worked with more than 10 community…
Following extensive consultation with residents and users of accessible transportation services, the City’s Community and Protective Services Committee approved on…
Weather conditions will run the gamut, from snow to freezing rain, to snow again. The temperature of the asphalt should…
Funding is available for outdoor mural art projects that support graffiti prevention, youth empowerment, community safety and the beautification of…
Since Monday, March 18th, Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) has received a significant number of emergency calls regarding reports of dogs…
March is Fraud Prevention Month Each year, Canadians lose millions of dollars by falling victim to scams and fraud. Educating…
A park-and-ride 3 year pilot project at Andrew Haydon Park will be submitted to the Transportation Committee on April 3rd…
New painted bicycle lanes are planned for Sherbourne Road between Byron Avenue and Carling Avenue as part of the 2019…
Divertimento Orchestra is a sixty-plus ensemble consisting of students, passionate amateurs and former professionals. This year marks the 35th anniversary…
Maison de la Francophonie Look-ahead issued by the CEPEO (Conseil des écoles publique de l’Est de l’Ontario) Demolition of the…
News from Transit Commission March 20th 2019 Meeting OC Transpo completed the Multimodal Customer Journey project to help put the…
Happy spring! March 20 was the first official day of spring but residents in Ottawa know that this is far…
Hello, As part of its emerald ash borer management strategy, the National Capital Commission (NCC) will be removing over 525…
Click here to view a presentation about the City of Ottawa’s 2019 Winter Operations. Topics: City of Ottawa 4 Weather…
On Friday March 22nd, Councillor Kavanagh attended the important announcement by the Ontario Government. They will provide the City of…
Last year the city completed the design for the replacement of the playground at Woodroffe Park. Over the winter months…
On March 29th 2019 from 7 to 11 pm – Join Nelson House for a fun night of dance, music…
Councillor Kavanagh has invited Ottawa Public Health to Bay Ward to discuss their programs and services. Details on meeting click…
For more details about this meeting click here.
Richmond Road North to Highway 417 West On-Ramp Noise Barrier Installation (WP 4043-18-00) A noise exemption application has been submitted…
On Saturday, March 16, the following roads will be closed during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Laurier Avenue, between Nicholas…
Report Please call 3-1-1 if the pothole issue is related to the following: Construction activity (square or rectangular cut in…
Report issues with catch basins on the road It’s normal for water to pool around a catch basin in wet…
In 2018, 19,122 participants dropped off 623 tonnes of material at the City’s household hazardous waste depots. While the amount…
Repair of the culvert under the NCC bike path between Britannia Park and Carling Avenue: The funding provided to the…
Off-Track Operations, Woodbine Entertainment Group, advised of the relocation of the Champions Teletheatre at Buster’s Bar & Grill, at 2525…
To manage challenges caused by inclement weather and to mitigate these impacts, OC Transpo has a range of operational plans…
Saturday April 13th, 2019 Hosted by the Olde Forge Community Centre For details please click Event
Ottawa Fire Services, in partnership with Fire Service Women Ontario, is pleased to announce an application call for Camp FFIT…
There is an information session on the redevelopment of 841-845 Grenon Ave on March 20th. Please refer to the event on…
Every year on March 8, we join others around the world to celebrate International Women’s Day to recognize the economic,…
At the Mayor’s annual International Women’s Day breakfast, Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Theresa Kavanagh, Council’s first Liaison for Women…
It was an honour to co-host with Mayor Watson the City of Ottawa breakfast for International Women’s Day. I suggested…
Click on this link to view a presentation on OC Transpo, topics included: By the Numbers By the Numbers Transit…
Who should residents contact if they have questions or concerns regarding OC Transpo service? For general service inquiries such as…
Who should residents contact if they have questions or concerns regarding OC Transpo service? For general service inquiries such as…
FAQs – OC Transpo FAQs – Para Transpo Are Presto cards interchangeable between the Greater Toronto, Hamilton and Ottawa? Yes,…
Message from Pat Scrimgeour – Director, Transit Customer Systems and Planning OC Transpo has recently received feedback from customers and…
The National Capital Commission (NCC) will be working to remove invasive species along the Watts Creek Pathway between Holly Acres…
I am proud to be a member of the Ottawa Board of Health. This is an essential organization in keeping…
March Break Safety: Keep kids safe online with NEW multilingual information for parents! Did you know that three quarters of…
The City of Ottawa’s Traffic Services is looking for your thoughts on Road Safety. The Road Safety Action Plan is…
With Spring on the way, By-law & Regulatory Services (BLRS) is preparing for an increase in calls regarding injured and…
We would like to inform you about two noise exemption applications we received. The first noise exemption application has been…
Council approves Budget 2019 and Stage 2 light-rail transit Ottawa – Council approved the budget for 2019 and Stage 2…
OC Transpo will operate a revised weekday schedule during March Break (March 11 to 15) when schools are closed and…
The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on school zone safety and…
Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project On Friday afternoon, February 22nd, City Councillors were asked to attend a meeting announcing…
City Council today considered the recommended preferred proponents for Stage 2 of Ottawa’s light-rail transit system, a transformative project that…
With the rising temperatures, City crew will be out this weekend working to address the many potholes that have appeared…
Everyone in Ottawa will face the challenges of the future together. No matter who you are or where you live,…
MARCH 4 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at First Unitarian Church Hosted by Councillors Theresa Kavanagh and Jeff Leiper Also attending…
Highlights and Takeaways Sears Building Internal preparation for demolition is complete, including the safe removal of the asbestos. The structure…
Tuesday, March 6th – English Conversation Group – 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Meeting Room. With Gary and Christa. Because this is the…
Reports related to the Contract Award of Ottawa’s Stage 2 LRT are now available on-line. The following reports can be…
Health Canada released the new Canada’s food guide. The guide goes beyond “what” to eat and expands on the importance…
The City is now replacing the standard beeping reverse alarm on all its snow-clearing fleet with the new broadband alarm…
Everyone is welcome to attend a public information session on the future plans for Sears at Carlingwood Mall. Date: Tuesday,…
The following is the application summary, submitted plans, reports, surveys and accompanying documents for the 2165 Carling Avenue, Site Plan…
This is the formal circulation of the planning application noted above. Below is a link to the application on the…
Young at Art 2019 is an exceptional opportunity for Ottawa visual artists between the ages of 12 and 20 to…
Since I am a member of the Audit Committee, I would like to provide you with an update of the…
During the campaign, I was approached by many residents regarding upcoming cuts to their route 11 bus to Bayshore. I…
Please join me on one of my weekly Pop-up Clinics in the Bay Ward. An evening time is scheduled for…
The City’s Pathway Patrol program has been around since 1997 and has helped make Ottawa’s pathways safer. Safer Roads Ottawa…
City of Ottawa officials held a technical briefing today to outline the results on the Stage 2 LRT procurement. The…
The Recreation eGuide and Mon Cyberguide francophone des loisirs for spring and summer programs are now available online at ottawa.ca.…
Transit Commission approves OC Transpo’s 2019 Draft Budget The Transit Commission approved the 2019 Draft Budget for OC Transpo. The draft…
Residents are invited to participate to a short survey on how the City can better prioritize traffic safety to make…
Library and Archives CanadaPellan Room395 Wellington Street 6 to 9 pm Residents are invited to a public engagement session hosted…
Planning Primer II: Development review and implementationCity Hall, Colonel By Boardroom, Second Floor110 Laurier Avenue WestMonday, February 25 – 8:30…
On February 14, 2019, I brought forward a motion to planning committee, directing staff to initiate a Zoning Bylaw Amendment…
As part of its emerald ash borer management strategy, the National Capital Commission (NCC) will be removing 550 ash trees…
The City of Ottawa is pleased to celebrate the 16th annual AccessAbility Day. This event is an opportunity to join…
Very happy to see the OC Transpo Route 11 will be returning on its route to Bayshore! The proposal is every…
10 Meter Diet – Backyard Food Production6:30 – 8:20 pm March 11, 16, 25 at Carlingwood LibraryAlso at Seedy Saturday…
I am pleased to report that repairs to the Kingsmere Park wading pool will be completed before the end of…
Booking fees include baking time up to 3 hours with at least 90 minutes of live-fire baking. At least one…
TEA AND TOAST is a local complementary search team that can help with the search for a retirement home. If…
Background The City is completing a review of its Municipal Parking Management Strategy (MPMS), including its mandate and rate setting…
This week at City Council’s Planning Committee we had the release of the Official Plan, Ottawa Next: Beyond 2036 for…
In December 2016, Ottawa City Council directed staff to undertake a planning study to “…identify trends in housing, employment, and…
Celebrate Kindness in Ottawa starting Feb. 15th! Every year in February, Kind Ottawa partners with Accora Village to launch Kindness…
Councillor Kavanagh has invited City Planners to present the City of Ottawa’s Official Plan and how the redevelopment of Lincoln…
If residents are facing a road emergency, please make a Service Request at Ottawa.ca. We would also ask residents to…
The Ottawa Police Services Board’s Finance and Audit Committee will be welcoming public delegations on the 2019 Draft Operating and…
OC Transpo’s Ready for Travel Planner is now available in a test version for customers to start planning their transit…
Did you know it is not permitted to shovel snow off of your property and into the road? Doing so…
It’s no secret that snow makes our commutes tougher during the winter months. While the City’s Roads crews are hard…
Big thank you to Gwendolyn Frankton for submitting her work. These painting are from locations around Bay Ward. To view…
Mayor Jim Watson invites everyone to the Family Day Skating Party at Marion Dewar Plaza at City Hall on Monday,…
As part of its regular maintenance work, the National Capital Commission (NCC) will be removing eight dead trees and branches…
In May 2017, Phase 1 of the new stormwater fee was introduced where non-connected properties that previously did not receive…
Upcoming events and projects will have the following impacts on Ottawa traffic: Winterlude: the following roads will be closed during…
Dear Bay Ward residents, The City Budget was tabled at Council this week and soon Committees will meet to debate…
The old Forge is looking for volunteer drivers. Please contact them if you can spare a few hours each month.…
Ottawa musicians once again have an opportunity to showcase their music to a citywide audience. Through #ottmusik, first introduced in…
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents that schedule changes will take place on Monday, February 18. Visit…
Ahearn Avenue (from Doan St. to Croft St.) will be closed for 1 day – Wednesday, 13 February 2019. The…
We know residents are frustrated. We are aware of the conditions and taking every measure to address the ice and…
Bay Ward Investments Infrastructure $19.1 million to rehabilitate sewage pumping stations, including the Britannia, Lincoln and Pooler sewage pumping stations…
Draft Budget 2019, tabled today at City Council, is a prudent financial plan that ramps up investments to build more…
On February 6, 2019, City Council tabled the budget for the 2018 – 2022 term. Council will meet on March…
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the Contractor, Clean Water Works, to complete the work. Why: The sewer requires…
Please find attached the O-Train Confederation Line Quarterly Memo to Council for Q4 – 2018.
We enjoy posting local art work. Please forward your art work to BayWard@Ottawa.ca Big thank you to Marie Arsenault for…
The application materials made available online include the Public Notice and Circulation Map, as well as Surveys, Site Plans and…
Looking for a summer job in Recreation, Cultural and Facilities Services – information on those opportunities can be found at Recreation, Cultural and…
The Ottawa Humane Society will be celebrating Spay/Neuter Awareness Month throughout February. The celebration ends on World Spay Day (February…
The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on unsafe lane changes and…
The public engagement plan for the design of the Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada joint facility will…
Hello Bay Ward residents: We had a record breaking accumulative snowfall for the month of January. As a result, it…
Homebound Services: OPL customers can request to have OPL employees regularly select Library materials and deliver them to their door…
The City developed the following proposed tree planting plans for Britannia Park in 2019: The links above will display the…
The City has conducted a site visit of the Speed Humps on Woodroffe Avenue, between Richmond Rd and Sir J.…
The City of Ottawa is considering implementing a pilot “Park and Cycle” Project at 2805 Carling Avenue. Park and Cycle…
The Committee of Adjustment for the City of Ottawa has the Public Hearings applications available online. They include the Public…
At the end of the 2018 pavement marking season, City forces were dealing with a significant buildup of capital construction…
The Snow Go Program provides a matching service for seniors and people with disabilities looking to hire an individual or…
Notice of the demolition of the McEwen Gas Station. Dear Resident, Starting early February 2019, the City of Ottawa will…
1- Completion of storm line excavation and installation in progress.2- Selective demolition in the existing building on the third floor…
Below is a link to the application on the City’s Development Application Search Tool where you will find information about…
Over the past week, Ottawa has experienced some pretty incredible, and record setting weather. We’ve seen snow, freezing rain, melts…
All are welcome to attend my February Bay Ward meeting. Staff from the Transportation Services Department will be present. Also,…
MESSAGE FROM CORE ROADS I wanted to provide an update on Core Roads snow removal operations as they progress into…
I met with the Ottawa Police Superintendent to discuss public safety in Bay Ward. One of topics that we discussed…
Next week I will be attending the City Council Planning Committee meeting. I will be asking Councillor Leiper, who is…