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The City’s Election-Related Resources Policy (ERRP) and its Procedure prohibits Members of Council who are seeking re-election in a municipal election from using their office budgets and staff for newsletters and general communications from August 25, 2022, up to and including October 24, 2022. As a sitting Member of Council, I must adhere to the City’s ERRP, meaning that this website will not be updated during the blackout period. My office remains open to deal with day-to-day constituency matters.
La Politique sur les ressources liées aux élections (PRLE) de la Ville et ses Procédures interdisent aux membres du Conseil sollicitant un nouveau mandat dans une élection municipale d’utiliser leur budget de circonscription et le personnel de leur bureau pour produire des bulletins et diffuser des communications générales du 25 août 2022 jusqu’au 24 octobre inclusivement. En tant que membre en exercice du Conseil, je dois me conformer aux dispositions de la PRLE, ce qui signifie que ce site Web ne sera pas mis à jour durant la période d’interdiction. Par ailleurs, mon bureau demeure ouvert pour traiter des affaires courantes du quartier.
Hydro rate reduction: Province suspends time-of-use pricing
From Mayor Jim Watson Today, the Ontario government announced its decision to suspend winter Time-of-Use electricity pricing and periods. Effective immediately, Ontario electricity customers will pay only the off-peak rate (10.1 cents/kWh) for the electricity they...
UPDATE: City property taxes, water bills, and more
La version française suit From a memo sent to City Council from the Chief Financial Officer Expansion of the Property Tax Hardship Deferral Program Over the past week, the Finance Services Department has heard from residents, business owners, and Members of Council...
Dr. Etches Statement – Update on novel coronavirus – March 22, 2020
La version française suit Speaking notes – Dr. Vera Etches Good afternoon, everyone. Bonjour. We are here today to report that Ottawa Public Health now has laboratory confirmation of community spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ottawa. We have 27...
City working to support vulnerable residents
La version française suit The City is actively working with its partners to identify the needs of the community during the COVID-19 outbreak and to support this vulnerable population. The City recognizes the difficult circumstances our residents are facing and we are...
Property Tax Hardship Deferral Program
Memo to City Council from the Deputy City Treasurer, Revenue. La version française suit The purpose of this memo is to inform Mayor and Council of several measures Revenue Services is implementing to assist residents and small businesses as the COVID-19 situation...
Important information about volunteering
Memo from the City of Ottawa / La version française suit If you are looking to support your community during this critical time, you can help by checking in with neighbours and friends who may be vulnerable, overwhelmed, lonely or in need of help. Please be mindful of...
Brown’s Independent adds special shopping hours for seniors and vulnerable community members
La version française suit Our Stittsville team has been calling around to local grocery stores to check how things are going. All local stores are working hard to keep shelves replenished, and we want to thank all of the staff who have been serving the public with...
MARCH 17: Changes to City services to help prevent spread of COVID-19
Press release via City of Ottawa / La version française suit In response to the Government of Ontario’s emergency declaration, and to help protect the public from COVID-19, the City of Ottawa is making changes to in-person services as of Tuesday, March 17. Emergency...
UPDATE: Revised submission for 5924 and 5938 Hazeldean Road
The City has received a resubmission of the site plan and zoning application for 5924 and 5938 Hazeldean Road. The applicant wants to build townhomes at the corner of Hazeldean and Victor Street. Plans, studies, and reports from the resubmission are available here......
MARCH 16: Provincial recommendations for public gatherings, restaurants, etc.
***Important update from Ottawa Public Health re: provincial recommendations relating to public gatherings and bars/restaurants.*** On March 16, 2020, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health for the Ministry of Health, has now advised cancelling events...
COVID-19 UPDATE – MARCH 15: Stay home, stay safe
There are now 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa. Ottawa Public Health believes that there could be hundreds of undiagnosed cases in the community now, so they are asking all people in Ottawa to increase social distancing. This means limiting all non-essential...
Neighbours helping neighbours during the COVID-19 situation
La version française suit Thanks to Anne M. for letting us know about a new Facebook group called Stittsville Volunteering. There are many kind neighbours offering help to people who may need assistance with errands over the next few weeks. What a great initiative --...
City shares the Notice of Default letter sent to RTG
La version française suit "There is a compelling public interest in the disclosure of the information associated with RTG's failures to perform and the reasons for the delivery of the Notice of Default in relation to this large infrastructure project. Ottawa transit...
City to close recreation and cultural facilities, and libraries
Here's an update from the City of Ottawa about preparations and response to COVID-19. The City made the right decision here in closing public facilities and limiting public meetings. Please continue to follow Ottawa Public Health for the latest updates and information...
