Ottawa – Residents, visitors and businesses are advised that as a result of New Year’s Eve celebrations, there will be significant impacts to traffic in and around the downtown core on December 31, 2016. Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and use free public transit,...
Free bus service starting at 4:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve to help kick off 2017 celebrations Ottawa – With special 2017 New Year’s Eve Celebrations happening on December 31, the free city-wide bus service normally offered will start earlier this year to encourage families to...
Please find below, links to all of the documents related to the December 15, 2016 presentation for the proposed location of the new Central Library. I will take the coming weeks to review the information/documentation and will be asking city officials and library staff a number...
Ottawa – New and simplified OC Transpo fares will go into effect on January 1, 2017, as part of preparations for the launch of the O-Train Confederation Line in 2018. Fare prices have been set by Council in the 2017 budget. Fare change highlights: All routes will...
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...
Right in the heart of River Ward there is a great opportunity for Cross Country Skiing! The City of Ottawa conducts lessons at the Mooney's Bay Cross Country Ski Centre, in the Terry Fox Athletic Centre. There are still classes available for the 2017 season!...
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...