To ensure safe and adequate housing for Ottawa’s renters, the City’s Community and Protective Services Committee today approved new regulations aimed at improving rental-housing quality. The new Rental Housing Property Management By-law and updates to the Property Standards By-law would go into effect by August 2021. They...
Fall 2020 transit service changes that will start on Sunday, August 30, 2020. School services will resume and service levels on routes serving post-secondary institutions may be adjusted further depending on the needs of customers traveling to and from those locations. For the full list of...
OC Transpo is pleased to announce a new agreement with Scheidt & Bachmann (S&B) to fast track additional contactless fare payment technology on its bus fleet and at O-Train stations with fare gates. Over the next several months, OC Transpo and S&B will work together to...
OC Transpo has introduced an enhancement to the Community Pass application process, making it easier for customers to apply or renew their pass. The Community Pass provides discounted rates for Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) beneficiaries. Customers are now able to complete their application remotely over...
The City is offering COVID-modified recreation programming this fall. It will kick off with the registration on Monday, August 24 at 9 pm. The Recreation eGuides will be available to browse online on Friday, August 21. You will be able to register for swimming lessons, power swim and advanced aquatic certifications...
The City will be starting its Before and After School programs at various locations on Thursday, September 3 to coincide with the reopening of schools. Registration opens online on Monday, August 24 at 9 pm. The program guide will be online Friday, August 21, providing information...
The Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa, in partnership with the City and community organizations, is seeking help from private landlords to provide 100 affordable-housing units. By the end of September, the goal is to find a home for 100 households experiencing homelessness through a collaboration between...
OC Transpo has launched a public consultation to select the names for the 24 new stations that are part of the Stage 2 O-Train expansion and wants to hear from you! From August 5 to 26, 2020, you are invited to weigh in on the following station names,...
While residents can now rent space at a community centre, the city has only opened a few sites at this time. In addition, although there is a gathering limit of 50 per rental space, there may be a lower occupancy limit allowed in a specific room...
River Ward Community Update Dear Friends and Neighbours of River Ward, This summer has been exceptionally hot. I hope you are able to take advantage of local wading pools, splash pads, and Mooney’s Bay Beach. At the end of the e-newsletter, there is a link for exact locations. As...
The City has resumed more in-person counter services at the City Hall and Ben Franklin Place Client Service Centres and the Business Licensing Centre at 735 Industrial Avenue. As part of the City’s COVID-related safety protocols to support physical distancing, all counter services at City...
Ellwood Diamond Overnight Construction As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Trillium Line South Extension project, work is proceeding on the Ellwood Diamond rail bridge, which will allow VIA Rail trains to safely and efficiently pass below the Trillium Line. WHAT: Caisson drilling to form the...