April 30, 2020 O-Train Line 1 will close temporarily and be replaced by R1 bus service on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, and again from Saturday, May 9 until Wednesday, May 13. These closures will enable Rideau Transit Group the opportunity to complete maintenance activities and work relating to issues that have…
The City of Ottawa Planning Department has released their report in response to the Lepine application at 3484 and 3490 Innes Road. Unsurprisingly, City staff suggested that the Planning Committee recommend to Council that an amendment to the zoning by-law, allowing for the proposal be refused. In the report, City staff highlighted many of the…
The information provided is subject to change as the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, for the most recent information please go to OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Coronavirus. April 23, 2020 To all Ottawa-area Community Associations, Thank you to the residents of Ottawa who continue to support planking the curve – staying home and keeping physical distance. We can…
The information provided is subject to change as the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, for the most recent information please go to OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Coronavirus. April 21, 2020 – City of Ottawa In accordance with the Provincial regulations invoked as part of the response to the COVID19 pandemic, “maintenance, repair and property management services strictly necessary…
OTTAWA – April 20, 2020 – In light of continued reports of phone scams in the Ottawa area over the weekend and today, Hydro Ottawa reminds customers to protect themselves from callers posing as utility representatives and threatening to disconnect power. The utility has received approximately 200 reports since Friday. Given the state of emergency…
I am happy to share with you the latest update on the Belcourt Boulevard Area Traffic Management Study. The project’s webpage has been updated with the second ‘As we heard it report’ which includes the results from the public open house meeting, held October 2019 and the corresponding online survey. The update also includes…
April 20, 2020 – City of Ottawa The information provided is subject to change as the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, for the most recent information please go to OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Coronavirus. Social Services Funding Supports On April 9, the City received $6.6 million of a $13.3 million commitment from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing…
Live, Work, and Play Close to Home Orléans and Ottawa’s East End has held the reputation of being the bedroom community for Public Servants, and those that commute to the City’s West, South, or Core for jobs. Sadly, this characterization has not been historically inaccurate, however this need not be the case. With the extension…
How to Protect Your Vehicle from Break-ins Don’t leave personal identification, vehicle registration or insurance certificates, or credit cards in your vehicle. Remove valuables and shopping bags from view. This includes loose change and electronic devices such as Ipods, cell phones and GPS navigation systems. Never leave your vehicle running and unattended. Always close windows…
Last week, the City conducted a virtual meeting with key stakeholders to present and receive feedback about connectivity plans for east-end light rail transit stations. I was extremely impressed by the engagement of the East Connectivity Public Advisory Committee, which included representatives from community associations, the business community, Bike Ottawa, accessibility, older adult, and safety…