Recent News
Site Plan Control Proposal – 655, 755 Anand Private
The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan Control application to revise the approved site plan for a residential apartment building at 655 and 755 Anand Private (City File D07-12-14-0132) to increase the height of the two towers from 16 storeys to...
07 May, 2019
Hog’s Back Bridge Replacement Project Public Meeting
Originally posted April 2, 2019 I will be hosting a public meeting to discuss the anticipated construction and replacement for both the Hog’s Back Road swing bridge and fixed bridge. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 13 at the Carleton Heights Community Centre, 1665 Apeldoorn...
01 May, 2019
Hwy 417 Expansion Ramp Closures
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has advised of a number of upcoming highway ramp closures related to the widening of the 417 (Queensway.) Please note that the dates marked with an asterix (*) are still tentative and could change, depending on construction progress. I would...
24 April, 2019
You are invited to participate in the Community Policing Forum
The Ottawa Police Service is pleased to launch Police Week 2019 in Ottawa at the first Community Policing Forum. REGISTER The purpose of the Community Policing Forum is to identify needed improvements and actionable recommendations to advance community policing in Ottawa through community involvement. They will make time...
17 April, 2019
Sister Lorena Morris receives Mayor’s City Builder Award
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson and River Ward Councillor Riley Brockington presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Sister Lorena Morris at City Council today, in recognition of her community service and for helping found the Caldwell Family Centre. Sister Lorena Morris moved to the Ottawa...
10 April, 2019
1305 Summerville Avenue Site Plan Application
The City of Ottawa has received a site plan application for a property at 1305 Summerville Avenue in the Carlington Community. For more information, please see the flyer below or visit the City of Ottawa development applications link - https://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__ADU5AI. ...
10 April, 2019
Fraud Protection for Seniors Program
The Ottawa Public Library will be holding a Fraud Protection for Seniors program on Mnday, March 25 at 6:30pm at the Alta Vista Branch, 2516 Alta Vista Drive. Join a Chartered Professional Accountant for a discussion of how different types of fraud work, what fraud looks like,...
20 March, 2019
Project Update – Sewer and Watermain Replacement Project Ward 9 and 16
Project Update Wallford Way, Farlane Boulevard, Hilliard Avenue, Millbrook Crescent, Deer Park Road, and Fisher Avenue Road, Sewer and Watermain Replacement Project The purpose of the project is to renew the aging infrastructure (sewers and watermains) on the above noted streets and to improve the existing trunk...
19 March, 2019
Early registration now open for GLAD Cleaning the Capital
After the winter snow, frigid temperatures and ice, you can now turn your attention to the City of Ottawa’s 2019 GLAD Cleaning the Capital campaign, taking place from April 15 to May 15. Registering is quick and easy. Visit www.ottawa.ca/clean or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) to...
18 March, 2019
Online engagement for new Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada joint facility
Ottawa – Building off our first set of in-person engagement events, continuing until March 24, all residents are invited to visit Inspire555.ca to help inform how the new Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada joint facility will take shape on the site at...
13 March, 2019
City Council Summary – March 6, 2019
Council approves Budget 2019 and Stage 2 light-rail transit Ottawa – Council today approved the budget for 2019 and Stage 2 light-rail transit, allowing construction of the City’s O-Train network expansion to begin this year. The approved Budget 2019 makes investments to build more affordable housing, close...
06 March, 2019