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UPDATE: Community meeting for 1000 Robert Grant rescheduled for March 3
(Le français suit) The City's planning department is hosting a community information and comment session for the proposed zoning by-law amendment application for 1000 Robert Grant Avenue. You are invited to attend a public meeting regarding this application: Tuesday,...
NOTEBOOK: Moving forward on transit with two important motions
La version française suit We just wrapped up today's City Council meeting, and I want to quickly highlight two important motions that we passed linked to transit. First, we approved a month-by-month extension of the fare freeze beyond the end of March if LRT service...
FEB 17: Family Fun Day at CARDELREC-Goulbourn
La version française suit Family Fun Day at CARDELREC-Goulbourn. Join us for a fun filled day of activities! Date: Monday, February 17, 2020 Time: 11 am to 4 pm Cost: Admission and activities are complimentary unless otherwise specified 11 am to 1 pm: • Goulbourn...
NOTEBOOK: Groundbreaking for the Campeau Drive extension
(Photo credit: City of Ottawa) La version française suit On Friday I took part in the groundbreaking for the Campeau Drive extension along with Mayor Jim Watson and Councillors Jenna Sudds and Jeff Leiper. The road will extend Campeau Drive all the way from Terry Fox...
NOTEBOOK: Lowering the speed limit on Maple Grove Road
La version française suit I have a report going to Transportation Committee this week, recommending a speed limit reduction on Maple Grove Road (between Alon and Huntmar) from 50km/h to 40km/h. Road safety is the number one thing that we hear about from residents. I...
Stittsville application at the Committee of Adjustment (Feb 5)
(La version française suit) The Committee of Adjustment will consider an Application for Consent in order to subdivide the property into two separate parcels of land at 54 Henry Goulbourn and 27 Brae. The notice of application and the plans submitted by the applicants...
FEB 6: Wildlife speaker series – Living with Coyotes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICwCGlfYBA4 Thursday, February 6, 2020, 7:00pm Ottawa City Hall 110 Laurier Avenue West Speaker: Dr. Stan Gehrt, Ohio State University Nature Expo – 7 pm Opening remarks and Presentation - 8 pm Admission is free and will be on a...
Revitalizing Stittsville Main Street: Discussion Paper
(Photo credit: Andre Hallam) Stittsville Main Street is the centre and soul of our community. In many ways Stittsville Main is what differentiates Stittsville from other Ottawa communities outside of the Greenbelt. I have a lot of optimism for this street, and there...
We want your feedback on the Sugar Creek Park redesign
La version française suit The City needs your help to choose a replacement for the Sugar Creek Park combined junior and senior playground equipment for children between the ages of 1.5 to 12 years old. Sugar Creek Park is located at 13 Basford Crescent in the Crossing...
Help design the new Atlas Park in the Fernbank area
La version française suit The City is looking for your help to design a new park in the south part of the Fernbank area. Atlas Park will be nearly one-hectare neighbourhood park on Atlas Terrace in Stittsville. Park amenities could include: Swing set Sheltered picnic...
Help design the new Silas Bradley Park in Stittsville South
La version française suit The City is looking for your help to design a new park in Stittsville South. Silas Bradley Park is a proposed new park in Tartan Homes’ new EdenWylde subdivision. The park will be almost two hectares at the intersection of Hickstead and...
SURVEY: How can we improve Ottawa’s transportation network?
La version française suit Ottawa keeps growing and growing. Our population reached 1 million earlier this year and there's no end to that growth in sight. Stittsville and Kanata continue to be among the fastest-growing areas of the City, and we're all feeling the...
Zoning by-law amendment application for 840 Paseana Place
La version française suit The City has received zoning by-law amendment application for 840 Paseana Place in the future Blackstone South community, located near Cope Drive. The land is shown as "Block 360" in the map above, located next to a community park just north...
Another great reason to register your pet!
Information via Ottawa By-law / La version française suit The City of Ottawa and Ren’s Pets wish to encourage pet owners to apply for and renew their annual cat and dog registration. Starting this month, for each new pet registration or renewal, Ren’s Pets has...
Pedestrian crossover proposed for Stittsville Main near Orville
(Photo credit: Andre Hallam) Here's a notice from the City looking for your feedback on a proposed pedestrian crossover on Stittsville Main Street near Orville. It would include signage and flashing beacons, similar to the existing pedestrian crossover near Alice's...
OC Transpo winter service changes begin January 5
(Photo credit: City of Ottawa) La version française suit Starting on January 5, 2020 there will be: Extra trips added to many weekday routes to improve the morning and afternoon commute Larger buses on key routes to reduce crowding Schedule adjustments on some routes...
Ottawa’s official plan is innovative, but will require a shift in thinking
Originally published in the Ottawa Citizen, December 18, 2019. Photo credit: Ananya Vaghela La version française suit Ottawa Council’s most important project this term is the official plan review and last Wednesday, council approved the policy directions that will...
OC Transpo holiday service starts December 23, with free service on New Year’s Eve starting at 5 pm
(Photo credit: OC Transpo / Photo by tsaiproject. Used under a creative commons license) Press release Via City of Ottawa / La version française suit Transit is the safe and reliable way to travel during the holidays, especially on New Year’s Eve when OC Transpo and...
January 2020 OC Transpo service improvements for Stittsville
(Photo credit: City of Ottawa) La version française suit OC Transpo sent us a summary of service changes for Stittsville commuters set to start in January 2020. We've heard from many riders with suggestions and feedback and I'm glad to see several specific route...
UPDATE: Revised development application for 5924 and 5938 Hazeldean Road
La version française suit Last week the city received a revised site plan and zoning application for 5924 and 5938 Hazeldean Road, which includes a housing development at the corner of Victor Street where the old gas station is currently located. I want to make it...
