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From August 12 to August 19, Trillium Line service will be temporarily replaced by Route 107 bus service in order to facilitate planned required maintenance, such as brushing, tie inspections, repairs, etc., as has been done in previous years. It is standard practice to complete...

The following update has been provided by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation in regards to upcoming traffic impacts due to their current construction project to widen the 417 from Maitland Avenue to Island Park Drive. There will be a series of closures and ramp opening taking...

Hog’s Back Bridge may close to all traffic—pedestrians, cyclists and motor vehicles—during preventive maintenance, on Thursday, July 12, at 10 am until 11 am. If closures are required, travellers will not be able to use Hog’s Back Road to cross the river and canal.  With all of...

July 2018 Dear Resident, Beginning late July 2018, the City of Ottawa will begin night time construction work in your neighbourhood. This work is being undertaken to rehabilitate infrastructure in your community.  Thank you for your cooperation. WHO:           The Contractor, R.W. Tomlinson Ltd., will be performing the construction...

Ottawa – Ottawa City Hall will be closed starting at 11 pm on Friday, July 13 until 6 am on Monday, July 16 due to electrical maintenance taking place in the building. The public will not be allowed access to the building and will not...

River Ward hosts more festivals and special events than any other ward in Ottawa, outside of the downtown core. We are a vibrant community that is blessed with green space and the Rideau River. It is a natural attraction to many organizations to host their...

Good morning, Yesterday afternoon, I was advised that the City of Ottawa has just been informed by the Ministry of Transportation that they intend to close Highway 417 (The Queensway) eastbound off-ramp at Carling Avenue and Kirkwood, effective Monday June 18.  This closure is intended to...

Thank you once again to everyone who came out to the Older Adult Summit last Friday, May 11, 2018.  The room was packed with people, all eager to hear from our special guest speakers.  I would like to thank all those who came out to...

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...