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Household Hazardous Waste Depot: June 22 to 26, 2021
La version française suit The first Household Hazardous Waste Depot event of 2021 will take place at the Conroy Snow Dump (3100 Conroy Road), in an extended five-day period from June 22 to 26, from 8 am to 4 pm. To comply with Provincial health requirements—and to...
Provincial system bookings for COVID-19 vaccines resume today
The issues with the provincial booking system have been resolved and bookings for the COVID-19 vaccine will resume today at noon. Residents age 80 and above who do not have a second dose appointment booked will be contacted directly by Ottawa Public Health starting...
JUNE 2, 2021: Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches
The Province today announced that schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. We know from local surveys and service providers that school closures have had a negative impact on children and parents and caregivers’ mental health so this news may...
Adults 80 and older can book second doses Monday to begin two-dose summer in Ottawa
La version française suit Beginning Monday, May 31 at 8 am, all adults age 80 and older (born in 1941 or earlier) may book their second dose vaccine appointments through the provincial booking system. This applies to both those who booked their first doses through the...
NOTEBOOK: About that Porsche dealership
La version française suit Yesterday, City Council approved a Montreal Road Community Improvement Plan application to support a $17-million investment in an auto dealership in Vanier. Increased property taxes for the redeveloped site are anticipated to deliver more...
Additional vaccination appointments opening on Sunday and age limit lowered to 12 and over
La version française suit Additional vaccination appointments will be opening on Sunday, May 23 at 8 am. In addition, youth aged 12 and over in Ottawa can begin booking appointments on Sunday to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at community clinics. To book an appointment...
NOTEBOOK: Earlier closing time for Alexander Grove Park
La version française suit Over the past few weeks we've had a lot of problems with late-night gatherings at Alexander Grove Park next to the Johnny Leroux Arena. We've seen graffiti, damage to park equipment, and sometimes illegal activity as well. We've already...
Province adds splash pads to advance opening of outdoor amenities
La version française suit The Province of Ontario has now permitted the City to open its splash pads by Saturday, May 22. Many splash pads are already operational and City staff are busy activating all locations. Children do not need to wear masks while on the splash...
JUNE 3, 2021: Join us for the 2021 Stittsville Volunteer Awards
The 2021 Stittsville Volunteer Awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 3, at 7:00 pm. This year’s virtual event will be live streamed on our Facebook page, with nominees and their nominators joining on Zoom. The Stittsville Volunteer Awards are an annual event...
SURVEY: “Missing link” priorities for pedestrians and cyclists
La version française suit We asked for ideas on walking and cycling “missing links” in Stittsville, and you delivered! We've received a ton of feedback so far from email, social media, and through the chat during our video Q&A with transportation staff last week....
NOTEBOOK: Saving trees from development
La version française suit (Photo: Maple trees at Putney Park/Érables au parc Putney) With large parcels of land being developed in suburban Ottawa, many trees are being cleared in advance of construction. Residents have asked: what can we do to spare some of these...
All adults 18 and older can book vaccine appointments beginning Tuesday
La version française suit Beginning Tuesday, May 18 at 8 am, all Ottawa residents age 18 and older (born in or before 2003) can begin booking appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at community clinics. Visit Ontario.ca/bookvaccine to access the provincial...
Let’s Bike! A virtual workshop on urban cycling
La version française suit June is Let’s Bike Month from EnviroCentre! And as part of Let's Bike Month, we've partnered with EnviroCentre to offer a free community workshop giving tips on urban cycling. The virtual event will be held on Wednesday June 16 at 6 pm, via...
Wild parsnip management starts May 25, 2021
La version française suit The 2021 Wild Parsnip Program will start on May 25, 2021, weather permitting. Similar to years past, the goal is to reduce the growth of wild parsnip in highly-infested areas while ensuring that environmentally-sensitive areas and public...
Share your feedback on a proposed picnic shelter for CARDELREC
La version française suit The City of Ottawa is considering the addition of a 30' x 50' picnic shelter at the CARDELREC Recreation Complex, near the baseball diamonds. The potential project is contingent on financial and schedule constraints as well as community...
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Michelle Hurtubise & WOCRC
La version française suit (This is the latest in a series of profiles about Stittsville residents who are making a difference in our community and beyond. If you have a suggestion for someone we should interview, please contact us.) Empowerment, equity, partnership,...
NOTEBOOK: Motion delays construction at 5000 Robert Grant
La version française suit Today at Planning Committee, I introduced an important motion that will delay construction of Lépine’s 18-storey tower until the end of the decade. The motion says that Lépine can’t proceed with the tallest building in their proposal until...
Revised development application for 6015, 6021, and 6041 Fernbank
UPDATE: Here's video from the information meeting held on May 25. https://youtu.be/st4JWF7ZYhE *** We’re hosting an information meeting about this proposal on Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. We welcome you to attend and ask questions. You can also send questions...
Government of Canada Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): COVID-19 Resilience Stream
The Government of Canada’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) (link is external), a new “COVID-19 Resilience” funding stream has been created to support, in partnership with provinces and territories, the pandemic response and economic recovery. In...
More risk groups, essential workers can book vaccine appointments beginning Tuesday, adults 40+ on Thursday
La version française suit New information Vaccine eligibility will be expanded to include: o Individuals whose health is designated at risk by the Province of Ontario, starting Tuesday o More essential workers are eligible (second group), starting Tuesday o Age...
