Ice breaking operations on the Rideau River began on February 9th between Rideau Falls and Hog’s Back. Blasting will follow starting on March 7, 2015. [caption id="attachment_10313" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo courtesy Wikipedia[/caption] The City, in partnership with the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, undertakes ice breaking operations each...
The City’s Forestry Department has advised my office that, beginning next week, several hundred ash trees will be removed from Paul Landry Park, Marble Park and Ernie Calcutt Park due to the their decline in health from the Emerald Ash Borer. The Emerald Ash Borer...
Residents in the Carleton Heights area are encouraged to come out to the FEBRUARY FROLIC being held on Sunday, February 1st from 12pm to 3pm at the Carleton Heights Community Centre. Inside the community centre they will be having a small/home business fair in the gym,...
Beginning Friday, January 30 and continuing until the end of March, Ottawa residents will have the opportunity to get an up-close look at the future of Ottawa transit. A full-sized mock-up of the Alstom Citadis Spirit light rail vehicle, which will roll on the O-Train Confederation...
[caption id="attachment_330" align="alignleft" width="300"] Airport Parkway Pedestrian Bridge[/caption] As a result of a number of residents who have contacted me to discuss various safety-related matters regarding the pathways leading to and from the new pedestrian bridge spanning the Airport Parkway, I convened a meeting with reps...
The City of Ottawa has created a showcase of OC Transpo’s new light rail vehicle that will be used on the O-Train Confederation Line in 2018 at the Aberdeen Pavilion. Residents are invited to experience this world-class vehicle first-hand while it is on display. This is an...
CONSTRUCTION COMMENCEMENT NOTICE Notices are being delivered today for residents along Plante Dr. in relation to the City's sewer rehabilitation work in the neighbourhood. This is in relation to work to be performed on the National Capital Commission lands on the easement north of Plante Drive. The...
As you may know, the Ottawa Public Library launched an innovative project back in August 2014 where lockers were installed at the Hunt Club – Riverside Park Community Centre (HCRPCC) to be ‘Holds Pickup Lockers’ for library users. [caption id="attachment_309" align="alignleft" width="169"] Ottawa Public Library 'Holds...
As mentioned in a previous post, I will be hosting a community meeting for local residents to learn more about this project. This meeting has been set for Monday, February 2nd, at 7pm in the Brookfield High School Library. Notices are being distributed to residents...
Sewer Lining Program (West) – Hartman Crescent Contract No. ISD13-3007 CONSTRUCTION COMMENCEMENT NOTICE January 2015 Beginning on January 5th, 2015 the City will begin rehabilitating sewers in your neighborhood. Please note that the City is rehabilitating the sewers on Hartman Crescent using the Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP)...
Public information meetings are scheduled for Jan 13, 2015 from 6 –8pm at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre and Jan 15, 2015, 6- 8pm at the St. Anthony’s Banquet Hall. The purpose of these meetings is to present and receive feedback on the draft evaluation...
Airport Parkway Widening Open House The first public information meeting for the Airport Parkway and Lester Road Widening, as part of the Environmental Assessment is scheduled for Jan 27, 2015 from 6-8pm at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre. In total, there will be 3 public...