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Updates for Orléans South-Navan
April 8, 2023 - Newsletter Important info on downed trees and clean-up/collection The City’s Forestry Services has received thousands of...
Apr 8, 2023


Committee Approves Mandatory Organics Diversion for Multi-Residential Properties
The City’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management today approved a strategy to get more...
Apr 22, 2022


Easter Weekend Schedule Changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and impacts to City services for the Easter holiday...
Apr 22, 2022


Vacant Unit Tax (VUT)
Yesterday, when Council discussed the Vacant Unit Tax (VUT), I seconded my colleague Keith Egli’s motion that would waive the late fee...
Apr 22, 2022


Frozen Service Pipes and What to Do
Cold weather can bring unexpected surprises — sometimes unwanted. Extreme cold events deepen the frost in the ground which can freeze...
Apr 22, 2022


Downtown Secure Zone - Thursday, February 24, 2022
With ongoing operations by the Ottawa Police Service - Service de police d'Ottawa (OPS) to return the downtown core to a state of...
Apr 22, 2022


Update from Council - Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Today, Council passed several motions to support downtown residents and businesses affected by the demonstration as they have suffered...
Apr 22, 2022


Special Weather Statement for Ottawa
Environment Canada has issued a Significant Weather Statement (SWS) approaching Ottawa. We are likely to see 20 to 30 cm of snow along...
Apr 22, 2022


Comments Regarding the Convoy Occupation
After 18 days with little movement to end the occupation, a lot has taken place. I want to take some time to bring the community up to...
Apr 22, 2022


Open Letter to the National Capital Commission (NCC)
One of the most pressing issues facing Cumberland Ward is that development is outpacing infrastructure. Our current road network cannot...
Apr 22, 2022


Tax Frauds and Scam Calls
With tax season approaching, be vigilant for tax-related fraud calls and scams. I would like to highlight some of the common fraud scams...
Apr 22, 2022


Government COVID-19 support programs/resources for small businesses
City of Ottawa • Economic support and recovery • Resources for businesses and workers Province of Ontario • For a full overview of...
Apr 22, 2022


O-Train Loss of Power - Saturday, January 22, 2022
At approximately 7:00 AM on Saturday, January 22, some of the trains in service on O-Train Line 1 experienced a loss of power in the...
Apr 22, 2022


Help Shape the City’s First Anti-Racism Strategy
This year, the City of Ottawa will develop its first Anti-Racism Strategy, which will include strategic actions, key performance...
Apr 22, 2022


South Nation Conservation to Deliver Grassland Stewardship to Support Declining Bird Population
South Nation Conservation (SNC) is delivering a new program on behalf of Grasslands Ontario, in partnership with ALUS Ontario East; an...
Apr 22, 2022


Committee focus Turns to 15-Minute Neighbourhoods
The City’s Planning Committee received a report on the state of 15-minute neighbourhoods in Ottawa, establishing baseline scoring for...
Apr 22, 2022


Fall and Winter Operations of the Public
The Roads and Parking Services team is responsible for the City’s winter maintenance program. It is committed to helping make Ottawa’s...
Apr 22, 2022


OC Transpo Unveils Ottawa’s First Battery-Electric Buses
Residents will soon see a new type of bus rolling down Ottawa’s streets. Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Allan Hubley, Chair of the Transit...
Apr 22, 2022


Winter 2022 Transit Service Changes
Effective Sunday, December 19, 2021, there will be seasonal changes to the transit operations of OC-Transpo services. The winter service...
Apr 22, 2022
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