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Ottawa residents will be able to use plastic or paper bags to dispose of household organics in the green bin Ottawa – Using the green bin will become cleaner and more convenient for Ottawa residents this summer. Plastic bags will be allowed as a bagging option for organics in...

At the June 12, 2019 City Council meeting, Councillor Brockington brought forward two notice of motions for consideration. They are for the Gibran Khalil Gibran Commemorative Blades on Ridgewood Avenue and the Reflections of Greece Commemorative Blades on Prince of Wales Drive. You...

Dear Neighbour/Local Resident, You are receiving this email as you have previously expressed interest in the development application at 716-770 Brookfield Road. The site is located on the south side of Brookfield Road, between Riverside Drive and the Airport Parkway. A parking lot is currently located on 716 Brookfield Road and...

The City of Ottawa has officially received a Site Plan application for the property located at 2826 Springland Drive to develop a 500 square metre, two-storey daycare facility. This is the future Riverside Park Nursery School facility that was discussed at a recent public...

Overview As a component of the 2018 Operating Budget, Council approved $300,000 towards a Rental Accommodation Regulation Study (the “Study”). This study will provide Council with advice and recommendations concerning a regulatory regime for private rental housing, newer short-term rental services such as Airbnb or Flipkey,...

Thank you to residents for attending the Public Information Session for the upcoming Hog’s Back infrastructure project. Below are links to the presentation slides from the meeting on May 13. If you would like to receive future e-updates or have any suggestions or questions regarding...

The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan Control application to revise the approved site plan for a residential apartment building at 655 and 755 Anand Private (City File D07-12-14-0132) to increase the height of the two towers from 16 storeys to...

Originally posted April 2, 2019 I will be hosting a public meeting to discuss the anticipated construction and replacement for both the Hog’s Back Road swing bridge and fixed bridge. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 13 at the Carleton Heights Community Centre, 1665 Apeldoorn...

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has advised of a number of upcoming highway ramp closures related to the widening of the 417 (Queensway.)  Please note that the dates marked with an asterix (*) are still tentative and could change, depending on construction progress.  I would...

The Ottawa Police Service is pleased to launch Police Week 2019 in Ottawa at the first Community Policing Forum. REGISTER The purpose of the Community Policing Forum is to identify needed improvements and actionable recommendations to advance community policing in Ottawa through community involvement.  They will make time...

Ottawa –  Mayor Jim Watson and River Ward Councillor Riley Brockington presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Sister Lorena Morris at City Council today, in recognition of her community service and for helping found the Caldwell Family Centre. Sister Lorena Morris moved to the Ottawa...