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...
Dear Residents, I wanted to provide an update I have received from the City’s Forestry Department with respect to the maintenance of the parks in our local communities that have been affected by the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). As I am sure you have noticed, we have...
The City’s Infrastructure Department has advised that construction will resume to complete the Vancouver Avenue Watermain replacement project. Excavation to provide temporary water services during construction is currently scheduled to begin the week of April 13th, weather permitting. Watermain installation should begin soon after. The City...
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa invites residents to take part in a public consultation on Monday, March 30 about plans for the Confederation Line West Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension. The City and the National Capital Commission (NCC) Working Group recently announced an agreement in...
Dear Residents, As you may be aware, Canada Post is currently in the midst of implementing their Community Mailbox program across the City of Ottawa and within a number of communities in River Ward. Over the last several weeks I have had a number of inquiries...
Ottawa – OC Transpo will operate a reduced weekday schedule during the March Break (March 16 to 20) when schools are closed. Bus arrival times may be adjusted slightly compared to the usual weekday schedule, and during rush hour most routes will have one or two...
The City of Ottawa is warning residents to be vigilant of door-to-door salespeople making false claims about the quality of City drinking water. The City has received complaints from residents who have been contacted by vendors selling water-filtration or treatment systems and providing incorrect information about...
City Council today approved the 2015 Operating and Capital Budgets, limiting the total residential property tax increase to 2 per cent, while moving ahead with significant city-building projects such as Light Rail Transit, Arts Court, and the Bayview Innovation Centre. “This budget was designed to ensure...
A Working Group comprised of representatives from the National Capital Commission (NCC) and the City of Ottawa has reached an agreement in principle that would allow the City’s western light rail transit (LRT) extension to be fully buried under the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway....