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FEBRUARY 28: COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Update
La version française suit Over 2.3 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Ottawa, to date. Currently, 88 percent of residents over five years of age have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Ottawa’s rates of vaccination coverage for...
Your memories of John Curry
La version française suit (We asked residents to share their fondest memories of John Curry, who passed away recently at age 75. John was long-time newspaper writer and editor, history keeper, school board trustee, author, playwright, volunteer. He served our...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Update / February 26, 2022
Councillor Glen's weekly update for Saturday, February 26, 2022. This week: Farewell (and thank you) to Quitters Coffee Standing in solidarity with Ukraine Rally for Ukraine Feb 27: https://www.facebook.com/events/1975526385955562/ Donations: RedCross.ca Supporting...
OC Transpo expands no-charge service to O-Train Line 1 and restores additional downtown bus service
La version française suit OC Transpo is offering O-Train Line 1 service at no-charge, for a limited time. Downtown bus service has also been restored to parts of Albert and Slater streets, the Mackenzie King Bridge, and only minor detours remain in effect. No-charge...
Mayor Watson lifts State of Emergency for Ottawa
La version française suit Mayor Jim Watson announced the termination of the State of Emergency for Ottawa, effective today at 4 pm. The State of Emergency was declared on February 6 in response to the serious danger and threat to the safety and security of residents...
INFO: The shoulder on Maple Grove Road, east of Huntmar
La version française suit I know that many residents who live with homes that back onto Maple Grove use the shoulder of the road for temporary parking. Several residents have contacted me recently with questions, so I’d like to take this opportunity to provide some...
Council approves further actions to support downtown residents and businesses
La version française suit Ottawa – Yesterday, Council passed several motions to support downtown residents and businesses affected by the demonstration. They included: Exploring deferral of interim 2022 property taxes for affected businesses in areas impacted by the...
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension – Shea Road and Fernbank Road (UPDATE)
La version française suit UPDATE: The installation of the trunk sanitary sewer and associated detours at Fernbank Road (near Edenwylde) is planned now planned to begin in mid-April, 2022 and will be completed by end of July. MISE À JOUR : Les travaux d’installation...
Audit Committee receives the Auditor General’s audit of zero-emission buses
La version française suit The Audit Committee today received the first report for the audit of OC Transpo’s zero-emission buses, which is being conducted over several phases. Today’s report focused on technology and performance, and Management agreed with all five of...
NOTEBOOK: Looking back on the occupation downtown
La version française suit Some of my thoughts as the occupation downtown comes to an end: To people who live downtown, work downtown, or who have family and loved ones whose lives were disrupted for nearly a month: We've let you down. You felt unsafe in your own...
Vacant Building Strategy Review
La version française suit Emergency and Protective Services is conducting a review of the City of Ottawa’s 2013 Vacant Building Strategy. This strategy introduced a proactive inspection and enforcement regime for vacant buildings and lots, with the aim of reducing...
Province of Ontario will Match City’s Small Business Property Tax Subclass
La version française suit On October 13, 2021, City Council approved a new Small Business Property Tax Subclass. The proposed new tax subclass provides small businesses and eligible properties with a permanent 15% reduction in property taxes phased in over two years....
PSA: More City services reopen on Tuesday
La version française suit The City advises some services can resume in the downtown and surrounding area on Tuesday, February 22. The secured area established by law enforcement has been reduced in size. It now borders Somerset in the south, Bronson to the west,...
FEBRUARY 20: Police update on operations to end the occupation
La version française suit An update from Ottawa Police late Sunday afternoon: - An additional 22 vehicles were towed this morning, bringing the total to about 80 over the course of the unlawful protest. - Of the 191 arrests made, 389 charges were laid. - Three people...
