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          Ottawa - The City of Ottawa is undertaking a zoning review to determine appropriate locations for new, local commercial zones within residential neighbourhoods, and is seeking public input at an upcoming meeting on the proposed zoning regulations and the rezoning sites in six wards. Date:   ...

[caption id="attachment_330" align="alignleft" width="300"] Airport Parkway Pedestrian Bridge[/caption] As a result of a number of residents who have contacted me to discuss various safety-related matters regarding the pathways leading to and from the new pedestrian bridge spanning the Airport Parkway, I convened a meeting with reps...

The City of Ottawa has created a showcase of OC Transpo’s new light rail vehicle that will be used on the O-Train Confederation Line in 2018 at the Aberdeen Pavilion. Residents are invited to experience this world-class vehicle first-hand while it is on display. This is an...

CONSTRUCTION COMMENCEMENT NOTICE Notices are being delivered today for residents along Plante Dr. in relation to the City's sewer rehabilitation work in the neighbourhood.  This is in relation to work to be performed on the National Capital Commission lands on the easement north of Plante Drive. The...

As you may know, the Ottawa Public Library launched an innovative project back in August 2014 where lockers were installed at the Hunt Club – Riverside Park Community Centre (HCRPCC) to be ‘Holds Pickup Lockers’ for library users. [caption id="attachment_309" align="alignleft" width="169"] Ottawa Public Library 'Holds...

Please be advised that System Acceptance Testing (SAT) of the Expanded O-Train/Trillium Line will begin as early as Sunday, January 18, 2015. SAT is being implemented to identify any unforeseen issues that require debugging and adjusting and for Light Rail Operator (LRO) familiarization. This testing...

As mentioned in a previous post, I will be hosting a community meeting for local residents to learn more about this project.  This meeting has been set for Monday, February 2nd, at 7pm in the Brookfield High School Library.  Notices are being distributed to residents...

I would like to thank all residents who attended the public meeting last night on the Trillium Line (O-Train) Extension project for the update on the future of our City’s transit system. For those of you who were not able to attend the meeting, here are...

Please be advised that beginning as early as Sunday, January 11th for approximately 1 week, there will be overnight construction work happening along the O-Train/Trillium corridor. This will involve vehicles traveling along the corridor as well as construction activities with hand tools. Low to moderate...

My office has received a zoning amendment and site plan application proposal for a development at 948 Hunt Club Road. The Planning Committee will be considering the application at the February 10th committee meeting. I would be interested in receiving your feedback on the proposal. Below you...

I am happy to share with you the City's new quarterly newsletter  for the Confederation Line. In addition to a general project overview and some interesting Confederation Line facts, the newsletter includes information on project milestones as well as upcoming activities for the quarter. I would...