Via Rail Public Meeting Flyer - BIL Late last week, VIA Rail Canada advised my office of imminent work beginning on the rail corridor between Otterson Drive and Fielding Drive, east of the Riverside Drive train overpass. Affected residents should have received a hand-delivered notice...
Notice of Public Meeting The City’s Planning and Growth Management Department has received a site plan control proposal to amend the site plan for the Otto's BMW dealership located at 660 Hunt Club Road. The proposal includes the expansion of two separate two-storey additions to the...
Testing for your safety The City of Ottawa will be testing about 10,000 fire hydrants in the south, central and west ends of the City from May to October. This maintenance procedure is routine but may result in temporary inconveniences. You may detect an intermittent and/or short...
The following memo was provided by OC Transpo and provides an overview of the transit service changes that will be starting on Sunday, June 28 and Monday, June 29, 2015. These changes are part of OC Transpo’s regular schedule adjustments, which take place four times...
Dear River Ward Residents, I wanted to provide you with the following update on an infrastructure project that you will begin to see taking shape just south of the Fisher and Prince of Wales intersection. The following update provides an overall project briefing. If you have...
Following an update from city officials, I can provide the following update on the future pedestrian crossing planned for Fisher Avenue at Tunis Avenue. City Officials are currently wrapping up the design work required for the signalized pedestrian crossing. Once completed, the designs would need to...
The Central Park neighbourhood will see improvements to its largest park in the coming weeks, when Celebration Park receives new playground equipment, park furniture and some new trees. Construction for the playground improvements at Celebration Park is anticipated to begin at the beginning of May, 2015...
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa invites residents to provide feedback on the recommendations for the environmental assessment study for the Confederation Line West LRT Extension. This is an opportunity to learn about and discuss the overall plan and recommendations for the extension of the Confederation...
Dear Residents, As we approach the spring and summer months, I would like to provide you with some information on the Spring and Summer Construction season that we will be experiencing across the City of Ottawa. I am pleased to see the City investing over $400...
What is the Algonquin Scholarship? Each year, the OCH Foundation offers one $7,500 scholarship to an Ottawa Community Housing Tenant who is enrolled full-time, has applied or intends to apply to the Culinary Arts Management program within the School of Hospitality at Algonquin College. It is...
While most routes within River Ward are not affected by the upcoming service adjustments for the construction of the Confederation Line, many residents may be affected if travelling to other areas of the city. Construction begins on June 28 on the Transitway between Blair and...
Dear Residents, The City’s Forestry Department conducts a yearly tree planting program across the City of Ottawa to help beautify the city streetscapes, plant trees where they are needed, and to improve the environment. This year’s tree planting program is scheduled to begin the week of...