River Ward Community Update Dear Friends and Neighbours of River Ward, Happy New Year. I hope you have been able to take some time to rest, communicate with friends and loved ones, and enjoy this festive season. We have been in lockdown since December 26. I hope it will...
OC Transpo fares are changing on January 1, 2021. All fares, except the EquiPass, Community Pass, and Access Pass, will increase by an average of 2.5 per cent to keep pace with inflation and the cost of providing transportation. There is no increase to EquiPass, Community...
The City’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management today received an update on the Climate Change Master Plan. This is the City’s plan to transition to clean, renewable energy and making Ottawa more resilient to the effects of climate change. Council declared a...
River Ward Community Update Dear friends and neighbours of River Ward, December has always been a special month for me. The return of snow, outdoor coloured lights, social gatherings and family functions among other happy occasions. It is, however, not going to be the same this year...
At a ceremony November 20, the City celebrated the official start of operations of the Combined Sewage Storage Tunnel, a major investment to protect the health of the Ottawa River. The event was hosted by The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities for...
At the Carlington Community Association General Meeting on November 17, 2020, Councillor Brockington provided the attached update for the association and greater community. You can review his update at the following link: CCA Nov 17 2020 ...
The City Wants to Hear from You! 223.5 cm (or just over 7 feet for those who still use imperial measurements)! That’s the normal snowfall for the season in Ottawa. When that 223.5 cm starts to fall and accumulate, the City’s winter maintenance quality standards (WMQS) dictate...
The City’s Transportation Committee today (November 16, 2020) approved two options to integrate the Société de transport de l'Outaouais’ proposed tramway in Ottawa. The optimal corridor would be a tunnel under Sparks Street, while the surface of Wellington Street with traffic maintained would be an...
November 10, the City’s Planning Committee approved design guidelines to help keep birds from colliding with buildings. Bird-safe design features have been scientifically proven to lessen the risk of collisions, reducing bird injuries and deaths. The proposed guidelines, which are based on a review of similar...
O-Train South Extension - October Recap In the south, work is progressing well at the Walkley Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF) and on multiple rail bridges including Airport Parkway, Uplands Road, Lester Road, Leitrim Road, Bowesville Road, Earl Armstrong Road, and Limebank Road. The Stage 2 LRT...
River Ward Community Update Dear friends and neighbours, For the first time, the Royal Canadian Legion is asking the public to pay their respects virtually instead of in-person for the 2020 National Remembrance Day Ceremony. You can watch the solemn ceremony and take part in the two...
As part of the City's By-law Review Workplan, City staff are currently conducting a review of the Clothing Donation Box By-Law. This review will examine the current regulations with respect to the operation of clothing donation boxes within the City of Ottawa. City staff will use the...