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Mayor Watson declares state of emergency for Ottawa due to COVID-19
La version française suit Mayor Jim Watson today declared a state of emergency for the City of Ottawa due to the spread of COVID-19 in Ottawa. This aligns with Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s announcement on Monday, March 23 that he is expanding Ontario’s state of...
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...
NOTEBOOK: How our team is responding to COVID-19
La version française suit Good morning! I wanted to share some of the actions that my team is taking during this COVID-19 situation. We are a small team of five people, and we're following the advice of Ottawa Public Health to limit the spread of the virus: I've asked...
Councillor’s comments re: 1000 Robert Grant zoning by-law amendment
La version française suit As a follow-up to the public meeting held last week, I want to share the comments that I sent to planning staff last fall on Lépine's proposed development at 1000 Robert Grant Avenue. We expect that Lépine will be re-submitting their...
MARCH 11: First confirmed case of COVID-19 in Ottawa
Update from Ottawa Public Health / La version française suit Ottawa Public Health is reporting Ottawa’s first confirmed case of COVID-19. The individual is currently in self-isolation at home with mild symptoms. The confirmed case is a man in his 40s and a resident of...
Council takes unprecedented action to address LRT issues
(Press release from the City of Ottawa) La version française suit The City of Ottawa will issue, within 24 hours, a Notice of Default to Rideau Transit Group, the company responsible for maintaining the Confederation Line, following direction from City Council. This...
APRIL 25: Councillor Chat / Causerie avec le conseiller (CANCELLED)
Please drop by and say hello at our next Councillor Chat on Saturday, April 25 from 10:30am-11:30am at CARDELREC-Goulbourn. This is an informal drop-in where residents can meet the councillor, ask a question, share ideas, or just say hello! Venez faire un tour à la...
