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UPDATE: City of Ottawa’s reopening plan
As the Province of Ontario has begun to relax restrictions, the City of Ottawa will be gradually reopening its facilities and resuming services in new or modified ways over the next couple of months. Find out more about Ottawa's reopening plan: Puisque la province de...
JUNE 29: Public meeting for 130 Huntmar Drive
La version française suit Here’s a video recording of the public meeting held on June 29, 2020. https://youtu.be/ngbVAZWKFw0 The City of Ottawa will hold a public meeting on Monday, June 29 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm through Zoom to discuss a proposed plan of subdivision...
City announces its new summer camp program – modified around COVID-19
La version française suit Ottawa – Existing registrations for summer camps have now been cancelled, and the City’s new Camp Summer Fun Recreation eGuide can now be viewed online at ottawa.ca/SummerCamps. Camp Summer Fun will begin on July 6 on the condition that...
JUNE 8: Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches
La version française suit On Friday, June 5, Ottawa Public Health posted a social media message that may have caused some confusion with regards to COVID-19 and immunity. My message to the public continues to be that we do not have enough information to definitively...
JUNE 5: Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches and Dr. Brent Moloughney
La version française suit Some people have been describing this week’s marches as a conflict between democracy and protecting the health of the population. I don’t see it that way. There are two challenges to the health of the population that are raised by the...
REMINDER: Property tax deferral program
La version française suit Any business or residential property owner who has been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for the Property Tax Hardship Deferral Plan at ottawa.ca/taxrelief before the July 31 deadline. The City has mailed out the final...
JUNE 23: Info session for gas station proposal at Hazeldean/Fringewood
Here’s a video recording of the public meeting held on June 23, 2020. https://youtu.be/z5WkB9x7BkQ La version française suit We're hosting an online information session on Tuesday, June 23 from 1:00pm-2:00pm about a proposed gas station at 5 Orchard Drive, near...
NOTEBOOK: Showing our support for #BlackLivesMatter
La version française suit I know that many of us in the community are looking for ways to express our support and solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter, and to honour George Floyd. This Friday, many residents will join the “No Peace Until Justice” march downtown. I’ve...
Update on the City’s summer camp programs
La version française suit The City will cancel its originally-planned summer camp programs, scheduled to run from June 29 to August 28, to be replaced by a new summer camp program that is reformatted around COVID-19 public health measures. Details on registration,...
June 3: Special statement from Dr. Brent Moloughney on racism and COVID-19
La version française suit Racism and COVID-19 Recent events in the news involving racial violence have left many Ottawa residents and Canadians hurt, angry and looking for answers. Much of the attention has focused on the United States, but with our proximity to the...
June 1: Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches
La version française suit Ethnicity and COVID-19 Some evidence has shown that certain groups may be more impacted by COVID-19 than others; not only by contracting the disease itself, but due to broader health and social impacts of the pandemic. For example, we are...
OC Transpo’s COVID-19 transit service recovery plan
La version française suit Transit Commission today approved OC Transpo’s Transit Service Recovery Plan, which is an integral part of the City of Ottawa’s roadmap for the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Two key points for customers in the report include the...
INFOGRAPHIC: Understanding & reducing the risk from COVID-19
New waste collection contractor starting on June 1 in Stittsville
La version française suit A new waste collection contractor (Miller Waste) will start serving Stittsville this week. With the new contract your collection day will remain the same, your garbage/recycling pickup times may change. Please remember: Have your garbage,...
Developing Story, Ep 1: Hazeldean Crossing
The first episode of a video series about development and growth in Stittsville. In this episode, we look at the Hazeldean Crossings development at the corner of Hazeldean & Victor that was approved earlier this month by the City’s Planning Committee. The...
Mayor and Councillors call for support of active transportation
Transportation patterns will shift as we continue to recover from confinement & COVID-19. I am proud to join several of my council colleagues today to call on the Federal and Provincial governments to help fund active transportation projects in our City for...
NOTEBOOK: Amberwood Golf Course FAQ
La version française suit On May 28, the Board of the Amberwood Village Recreation Association (AVRA) will seek the approval of its membership to sell five lots on Trailway Circle and to secure a line of credit to fund the costs of re-zoning the property. We've talked...
NOTEBOOK: Council votes on Growth Management Strategy
La version française suit (PHOTO: Due to physical distancing rules, today's City Council meeting was done via teleconference. I called in from my front porch. En raison des mesures de distanciation physique, la réunion du Conseil municipal d’aujourd’hui s’est déroulée...
JUNE 4: Virtual Councillor Chat
Join us on Thursday, June 4 from 12:00pm-1:00pm for our next Virtual Councillor Chat on Zoom. Drop by with your questions or comments and chat with Councillor Gower and his team. Join the zoom meeting:...
JUNE 15: Public meeting for 1869 Maple Grove Road
Here's a video recording of the public meeting held on June 15, 2020. https://youtu.be/axl0EzsZVw0 La version française suit The City of Ottawa will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, June 15, 2020 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm through Zoom (video conferencing) to discuss a...
