Spring arrives on March 20 and the sunny skies are most welcome. We certainly received our fair share of snow last month. I appreciated your patience and understanding as Snow Operations crews worked non-stop to remove large volumes of snow. What an exciting month, packed with a number...
Environment Canada has identified hazardous weather from Wednesday, February 12 until Thursday, February 13. As a result, the City of Ottawa has declared a Significant Weather Event. The Roads and Parking Services team will be out maintaining the City’s sidewalks, roads and the winter cycling network,...
Although February is the shortest month of the year, it is packed with many activities to keep us busy. Winterlude started yesterday (January 31) and will run this weekend and the following two weekends this month. There is so much to do, spread out across Ottawa...
Happy New Year! May I take this opportunity to wish you all the best for 2025. It continues to be a fantastic opportunity to serve our community and City and I look forward to working with you to make our neighbourhoods the very best place to...
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 2025 season!...
For those of you who celebrate, may I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas, and a safe and Happy New Year to everyone. I hope you have opportunities this month to enjoy time with family and friends and...
At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them. As Remembrance Day approaches (November 11) please take time to reflect on the personal sacrifices made for us. We must and will remember them. On October 24, Hunt Club...
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is recommending that individuals receive an updated KP.2-containing COVID-19 mRNA vaccine this fall to protect themselves against current variants. Individuals 6 months and older should get the updated KP.2 COVID-19 vaccine if it has been 6 months since their last dose...
Dear Friends and Neighbours,With a heavy heart, I invite you to attend a Community Vigil - in memory of Brkti Berhe – mother, spouse, friend, neighbour. The vigil will be held on Tuesday, October 29 at 6pm, in Paul Landry Park (north end). We have been shocked with...
October is probably one of my top three favourite months - the spectacular leaves, pumpkins, ghosts and goblins and opportunities to give thanks with family. I draw your attention to a number of in-person meetings the City is hosting this month to showcase the Zoning Bylaw...
The southbound right-turn lane on Riverside Drive at Hunt Club Road will close overnight and during the weekend at the following dates and times for work related to the Hunt Club Road and Riverside Drive intersection modifications project: From 7 pm on Thursday, September 26 until...
Welcome back. May I offer my very best wishes to everyone in the school system, students, educators and everyone else who are part of the team, I trust you will have a successful year ahead. With more pedestrians and cyclists travelling to and from school, we...