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City of Ottawa launches school bus cameras to increase road safety for school children
(press release via Ottawa Police / le français suit) This morning, Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Stephen Blais, Chair of the City’s Transportation Committee, along with representatives from the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), Safer Roads Ottawa and the Consortium de...
UPDATE: Kemptville trees are safe for now; Ottawa may purchase seedlings for future years
Earlier in May, several residents contacted our office to express concern about a Kemptville tree nursery that was set to close due to provincial budget cuts, threatening the future of millions of trees. Several councillors, including Councillor Gower, contacted City...
JUNE 12: On the Mat with Erica Wiebe (free workshop for kids)
Join Stittsville’s Olympic Champion Erica Wiebe to hear stories from her Olympic journey and take part in an interactive intro to wrestling session. This event is for all genders and abilities, ages 8-11. Participants do not require any previous wrestling experience....
Carp Road repaving set to start next week
Good news! Carp Road is scheduled for repaving this summer, and it could start as early as next week, weather permitting. The pylons are already up along the road between Hazeldean and the 417. If the weather co-operates, the road should be milled and paved in...
Keeping Ottawa’s parks and sports fields enjoyable for everyone
(via Ottawa By-Law / le français suit) One of the City’s best attributes is its parks and sports fields. As the temperature increases and recreational sports leagues get back into action, By-law & Regulatory Services would like to remind the public about...
Enjoy the outdoors, without a tick
(via Ottawa Public Health / le français suit) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhq6ap09CPE As spring is finally arriving, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is resuming its Lyme disease program for 2019. While there are tremendous health benefits to getting out and enjoying...
NEW: Bike registry and anti-theft 529 Garage app
Here's a news release from the Ottawa Police about the launch of a new partnership with the Ottawa Safety Council and Bike Ottawa to reduce bike theft in the City. The Ottawa-focused version of the 529 Garage app helps victims of bike theft by sending an alert to...
How to request a tree for your front lawn
(Photo credit: City of Ottawa / le français suit) The City’s Trees in Trust program needs your help to find suitable locations for street trees. Street trees are available by request on a first come, first served basis. If your City-owned street frontage lacks a tree...
MAY 23: New Fernbank elementary school consultation meeting
(Information from the Ottawa Carleton District School Board) Over the past few months a locally-formed working group has been meeting to discuss potential accommodation proposals related to the future opening of a new elementary school in the Fernbank development...
Spring cleaning for parks and roadways is underway
(Information via City of Ottawa Public Works and Environmental Services / Photo credit: City of Ottawa) (le français suit) With the flooding emergency, spring and summer maintenance programs were postponed by two weeks and a 1,000 members of city staff have been...
City seeking public input on two commemorative naming proposals
(press release via City of Ottawa / le français suit) The City of Ottawa’s Commemorative Naming Committee is conducting public consultation on the following naming proposals: To name the future park at 315 Haliburton Heights, the Mark Yakabuski Park To name the future...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: A small but important step towards building Robert Grant Avenue
(MAP: Robert Grant is shown on the map above as the orange dotted line heading north-south from Abbott Street to Palladium Drive. It's a crucial piece of transportation infrastructure to support growth in Stittsville.) (le français suit) When I was knocking on doors...
Yard waste pick-up delayed for some residents
(le français suit) Our team has been hearing from a lot of residents about missed pick-ups of yard waste over the past three weeks. We checked with the City of Ottawa's director of solid waste services, and she says the city's contractor is struggling with the high...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: Thanks for taking part in the Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street!
(Photo credit: Barry Gray) (le français suit) Wow! What an amazing turn-out to this year's Jane's Walk on Stittsville Main Street. Over 100 people of all ages joined me on Saturday morning for a walking tour in the core of the village. We talked about history, we...
