Ottawa – Today, City Council approved the 2017 Budget, focussing on strengthening core municipal services and long-term affordability. The budget maintains Council’s commitment to limiting the property tax increase to two percent. The budget also places emphasis on supporting core community priorities such as social infrastructure,...
On December 14, 2016, the Corporate Services Department is launching a new service on My ServiceOttawa to City of Ottawa residents. Residents will have the ability to change billing method from mail to paperless billing for property tax as well as water and sewer accounts....
At a public consultation held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, city officials presented the following information for residents interested in the Functional Design Study for Bank Street from Riverside North to Ledbury. To view the presentation from Tuesday's public open house, please click the following...
Statement by the Federal National Capital Region Government Caucus, the Ottawa Provincial Government Caucus and the Mayor of the City of Ottawa A better location for the Civic Campus of The Ottawa Hospital – the former Sir John Carling Building site December 2, 2016 – On Thursday,...
After a 40-year wait, the City of Ottawa is once again home to the Grey Cup Champions. Come celebrate the historic victory of your Ottawa REDBLACKS at a victory parade and rally tomorrow, Tuesday, November 29, rain or shine. Parade departure: Bank Street and Pretoria Avenue Time:...
While often unpleasant to think about at this time of year, it’s important for River Ward residents to be aware of snow plowing and snow removal policies followed by the City of Ottawa. City crews follow a standard practice when plowing or removing snow. These standards...
Via Rail staff have advised my office of impending infrastructure work in River Ward. In the coming week, Thursday, November 24th to Sunday, November, 27th rail infrastructure maintenance will occur on VIA Rail’s right-of-way between Riverside Drive and Heron Road. The following projects require completion in...
My semi-annual newsletter is arriving in the mailboxes of River Ward residents in the coming week as they are delivered by Canada Post. It contains updates on numerous projects, photos from past events and listings of what is coming up in the new year! We offer...
Minor traffic disruptions expected during the 46th Santa Toy Parade Ottawa - Along with toys and goodies, Santa Claus may be delivering minor traffic disruptions on Saturday, November 19, starting at 11 a.m. during the Help Santa Toy Parade. The City of Ottawa is advising motorists to...
Local outdoor winter ice rinks are maintained by volunteers in the community with support from the local community associations and the City of Ottawa. Without the help from local volunteers the community ice rinks would not be operational. If you are interested in assisting with...
Building a Caring and Affordable City Ottawa – Earlier today, City Council tabled a balanced budget. Draft Budget 2017 is affordable, fiscally responsible and has a balanced plan to ensure the City operates within its means. Draft Budget 2017 focuses on strengthening core municipal services to...
Please be advised that the Airport Parkway On/Off Ramps at Hunt Club will be closed nightly from 9:00PM to 5:00AM on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 & Thursday, November 10, 2016. The contractor, Coco Paving Inc., will be undertaking the asphaltic overlay of the ramps. Notification signs will be...