River Ward Community Update Dear Friends and Neighbours of River Ward, This summer has been exceptionally hot. I hope you are able to take advantage of local wading pools, splash pads, and Mooney’s Bay Beach. At the end of the e-newsletter, there is a link for exact locations. As...
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 of the City’s COVID-related safety protocols to support physical distancing, all counter services at City...
Ellwood Diamond Overnight Construction As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Trillium Line South Extension project, work is proceeding on the Ellwood Diamond rail bridge, which will allow VIA Rail trains to safely and efficiently pass below the Trillium Line. WHAT: Caisson drilling to form the...
Excavation at South Keys Station Construction Site As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Trillium Line South Extension project overnight work will begin to progress construction on the South Keys Station. Uninterrupted access for traffic, pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained throughout the duration of construction. WHAT: ...
The City will reopen its museums and historic sites starting August 5 – with COVID-safety protocols in place to allow residents to safely explore our local history. Visitors are asked to book their visit online at ottawa.ca/museums by 4 pm one day prior to their planned visit. Only...
As part of its phased approach to resuming physical Library services, select OPL branches will begin offering additional in-person services on Monday, August 17. New in-person services include browsing, use of public computers by appointment, and card registration. Employees at these select OPL locations will also be...
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. Client services · The 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters that require the City’s immediate attention....
The following facilities will be open today from 11 am to 7 pm to provide relief from the heat. The City continues to evaluate conditions and will extend the operation of emergency cooling centres as required. Plant Recreation Centre, 930 Somerset Street West Carlington Recreation...
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 to the pandemic on March 16. Plus, it adds an extra two complimentary weeks to help...
The City is reopening all park play structures and equipment on Friday and relaxing facility, sports field and ball diamond rental restrictions for organized sports play and practices, as part of the Province’s stage three reopening framework. The City will continue to examine the path...
Council update Council makes masks mandatory in indoor public spaces Ottawa – To help limit the spread of COVID-19 and prepare for stage three of the provincial reopening plan, City Council today approved a temporary by-law to make masks mandatory in indoor public spaces. This includes restaurants, stores, places of worship,...
The existing sidewalk in front of Brookfield High School on Brookfield Road is to be replaced with a new multi-use pathway from the entrance to the roundabout. This is the final link to be completed as part of the Brookfield MUP project. In addition, 30...