Author: River Ward Office

Starting Monday, January 7, Elgin Street will be closed to traffic from Somerset Street to Catherine Street.  Additionally, there will be traffic impacts on Elgin Street between Laurier Avenue and Somerset Street: One southbound lane will remain open along Elgin Street from Laurier Avenue to...

Today, I provided an update to residents on the development at 1354 and 1376 Carling Avenue, currently occupied by the Travelodge Hotel.  On August 29, 2018 City Council approved the zoning bylaw amendment application to allow this development to move forward. At this time, the...

On Saturday, December 8, I hosted a public open house for residents to review some options for new play equipment and features coming to Alexander Park. I thank all residents and families that were able to attend the public open house. For any residents that...

GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR CITY! The City of Ottawa is currently recruiting for citizen members to serve on various Committees and Boards!  Make a difference by becoming a volunteer member! The City could benefit greatly from your expertise and knowledge and in return, you would gain insight...

Ottawa - The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents that schedule changes will be in place for the day after Remembrance Day, Monday, November 12. Visit the City’s website to view the complete list of impacts to the services listed below. Client services...

October 24 , 2018 My office has received the following community update from Parks Canada regarding the maintenance and construction of the Hogs Back Dam and Fixed Bridge. During the first phase of work, the NCC pathway that goes to, and comes from, Mooney’s Bay will remain...

Ottawa – OC Transpo’s O-Train Line 2, the Trillium Line, will be temporarily replaced by Route 107 bus service from Sunday, August 12 until Sunday, August 19 for planned maintenance. This work is taking place during the summer when ridership is lower to minimize the...

The closure of the southbound lane on Prince of Wales Drive is required to facilitate the construction related to the prince of Wales Drive and Dynes Road water, sewer, and road renewal project. Traffic on Prince of Wales Drive will be detoured for a duration of...

Ottawa – The Recreation eGuide and Mon Cyberguide francophone des loisirs for fall and winter programs are now available online at ottawa.ca. Choose from a wide variety of activities for all ages, including swimming lessons, fitness classes, general-interest courses, sports and instruction in the arts. ...