**Important: snow-clearing deadlines start after the last snowflake has fallen in a storm ** Did you know that every winter, and with each and every snowfall, the City of Ottawa clears and maintains over 6000kms of roadways; 2500 kms of sidewalks and pathways; as well as many outdoor staircases, bus stops, and City facilities. This…
The COVID-19 Pandemic has forced all of us to find try some kind of “new normal” way of doing things at almost every turn. As Ottawa parents make back-to-school choices, I have gathered resources that I hope are helpful for families in making these decisions. The latest tool from Ottawa Public Health is the…
COVID-19 has presented many difficult challenges for seniors, including accessing groceries, prescriptions, and getting to medical appointments. Below you will find information on services available for seniors in the local Ottawa area that assist with getting essentials and provide supports for seniors. Please note that this is not intended to promote services, but rather to…
Community and Social Services staff continues to ensure the provision of essential services to our residents and clients. Staff is also taking an active role in assessing the emerging needs of our community during the COVID-19 outbreak. This memo provides an update on the work underway by Community and Social Services Department and will specifically…
March 16, 2020 OC Transpo has announced proactive steps being taken throughout OC Transpo’s operations to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and protect the safety of our operators and riders. Rear door boarding Starting today, OC Transpo is immediately implementing rear door boarding on all conventional buses. This has been instituted in other…
City to close recreation and cultural facilities, and libraries to help prevent spread of COVID-19 in Ottawa Ottawa March 13, 2020 – The City of Ottawa is closing all City-managed recreation and cultural facilities, and all Ottawa Public Library branches, based on the recommendation of the Ministry of Health’s guidance to limit mass gatherings. These…
Councillors Laura Dudas, Jenna Sudds and Carol Anne Meehan are pleased to announce a new pilot project allowing Ottawa residents to park their vehicles at select Park & Ride stations during Winter Weather Parking Bans. “I am very glad that OC Transpo was able to introduce this project, and I am confident this will help…
At the December 4, 2019 Transportation Committee meeting, the City of Ottawa launched the Transportation Master Plan Update. This document is the roadmap for the planning and operation of the City’s walking, cycling, transit, and road networks for the next several decades. Residents will have the opportunity to review the plan, and provide feedback through the…
At today’s Transportation Committee, I will table a motion in support of the City of Ottawa funding all 16 warranted crossing guard positions as identified necessary by the City. The City of Ottawa provides crossing guard services for children going to elementary schools at intersections that have met the criteria laid out by the Transportation…
Today, the federal government announced it was joining the City of Ottawa and providing $1 million towards the renovation and expansion of the Blackburn Arena. This renovation is a key infrastructure renewal project for the City, one that invests in the local community to make the arena a more inclusive and functional space. With the…