May 8, 2018 Ottawa – Ottawa Fire Services is placing a city-wide fire ban into effect immediately to prevent the rapid spread of fire due to grass and brush fires. This ban will remain in place until conditions improve and the green grass starts to show...
Orphaned (baby) animals In recent days, Ottawa By-law & Regulatory Services has received an increased number of calls regarding orphaned wild animals. In many cases, these animals have not been orphaned, rather their mothers have gone out to forage for food and will return. Should you come upon...
It was an honour to be part of the 'Last Spike' ceremony today for the Confederation Line in Ottawa. Please see below for the Media Release from the city regarding this historic event. Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson was joined today by Mona Fortier, Member of...
Traffic Advisory Hog’s Back Bridge maintenance work on May 7 and 8 Hog’s Back Bridge may close to all traffic—pedestrians, cyclists and motor vehicles—during preventive maintenance, which will begin on Monday, May 7, at 9 am, and continue until Tuesday, May 8 at 3 pm. If closures are...
The City of Ottawa has notified my office that the following roadwork will commence beginning the week of May 7, 2018. Fisher Avenue from Baseline Rd to Carling Ave will have lane reductions in both directions from May 7 until June. The work will take...
For the 7th year, Ottawa Public Health has partnered with sports retailers across Ottawa to bring residents a discount on helmets. Helmets can help prevent serious brain and head injuries by absorbing the force from a fall or hit to the head. Helmets are recommended...
Please join me in my annual Earth Day Celebration at the Hunt Club - Riverside Park Community Centre. The day begins with an E-Waste Depot in the parking lot, courtesy of Junk that Funk at 10am. Throughout the rest of the day we will be having...
City seeks public input on six commemorative naming proposals Ottawa – The City of Ottawa’s Commemorative Naming Committee is conducting public consultations on six separate proposals to name: The tennis courts at Russell Boyd Park, located at 1735 St. Bernard Street, “Gabriela Dabrowski Tennis Courts” The...
Ottawa – OC Transpo’s spring service starts Sunday, April 22. Minor route changes will be made to help us get ready for rail and the opening of O-Train Line 1, the Confederation Line, later this year. Other spring service changes include adjusted schedules and seasonal...
A second community open-house has been organized for Monday, March 19, 2018 between 6:30-8:30pm at the RA Centre located at 2451 Riverside Drive, for those who are unable to attend the event on March 7. For more information on this project, visit https://hardrockottawa.wpengine.com/. Information on the Zoning...
The City of Ottawa is proud to present Doors Open Ottawa (DOO). On June 2 and 3, more than 150 of the city’s historically, culturally, and functionally significant buildings will open their doors for free public viewing. Each year, the City helps connect participating buildings with...
The Planning Committee of the City of Ottawa intends to discuss and debate the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications for the Canoe Bay property, located at 3071 Riverside Drive, on February 27, 2018. The 10.7 acre property was purchased from the City and...