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UPDATE: Waste collection delays and what the City is doing to fix them
Le français suit As many residents are aware, waste pick-up problems continue in Stittsville, Kanata and West-Carleton. For the past couple of months, many streets – and sometimes entire neighbourhoods – have seen delays. This is not the level of service that the...
Area speed limit signs are coming to several Stittsville neighbourhoods
Le français suit Keep an eye out for these new Area Speed Limit signs, coming soon to several neighbourhoods in Stittsville. The signs are already up in the Fernbank area, and later this summer signs will go up in the West Ridge area between Fernbank and Hazeldean....
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: Speaking notes from City Council on the Chateau Laurier
Le français suit Here are my speaking notes from the discussion at today's City Council meeting about the Chateau Laurier, outlining why I did not support the motion. I am hearing loud and clear from residents. The outcome they want is to stop the addition to the...
Upcoming foundation repair work on the Bradley-Craig barn
(Photo: Barn at the Bradley-Craig farmstead, September 2015.) Le français suit Richcraft, the owners of the Bradley-Craig Farm, have received approval from the City to proceed with temporary shoring of the north foundation wall of the Bradley-Craig barn. This work is...
Upcoming storm sewer work near Snowberry starts July 12
Le français suit Last fall, improvements were made to the Deer Run Pond near the intersection of Brae Crescent and Snowberry Way. City staff recently completed a final walkthrough which included a video inspection of the newly installed storm sewer, and identified a...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: New water rates hit seniors and low-income residents hardest
Le français suit We've heard from several residents with concerns about changes to their water bills. The city has introduced a fixed service charge to all bills, in addition to "per-use" rates. The more water you use, the more you'll pay – but households that are...
JULY 17: Councillor Chat @ Blackstone Park
(Le français suit) This summer, we're bringing our Councillor Chats outdoors to neighbourhood parks! Please drop by and say hello on Wednesday, July 17 at our next Councillor Chat. We'll be outdoors at Blackstone Park (Tapadero @ Livery) from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Ask a...
JULY 10: Councillor Chat @ Trustee M. Curry Park (Hartsmere)
(Le français suit) This summer, we're bringing our Councillor Chats outdoors to neighbourhood parks! Please drop by and say hello on Wednesday, July 10 at our next Councillor Chat. We'll be outdoors at Trustee M. Curry Park on Hartsmere Drive from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Ask...
Volunteers needed to help with Poole Creek stewardship this summer
(Le français suit) The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) plans to complete stewardship work for the Upper Poole Creek this summer. The work will be completed throughout the summer, and they welcome the help of volunteers for shoreline planting, invasive...
UPDATE: Spring tree planting program wraps up
(Photo: New trees at École élémentaire catholique Saint-Jean-Paul II) (Le français suit) The City of Ottawa's Forestry department is wrapping up their spring planting program. This includes tree planting in parks, at City facilities, and along residential streets....
UPDATE: Johnwoods multi-use pathway landscaping still not complete
(Le français suit) Here's an update provided by City staff about landscaping issues along the Johnwoods multi-use pathway (MUP). Thanks to residents who have contacted our office about this. Councillor Glen met with City staff earlier in June to review resident...
UPDATE: Playground replacement underway at West Ridge and Fringewood Parks
(New play structure for West Ridge Park. Details here.) (Le français suit) The playground replacement work at Fringewood Park and West Ridge Park A started on July 3 and will be completed later this month, weather permitting. You can find more information about the...
July traffic safety enforcement includes cycling safety and distracted driving
(Le français suit) This July, the Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on cycling safety and distracted driving. Between 2013 and 2017, there were 1,460 collisions involving cyclists with 1,281...
Bag-it and bin-it with plastic or paper – making the green bin easy and tidy to use
(Press release via City of Ottawa / le français suit) The new enhancement to the Green Bin Program has now made the green bin more convenient and cleaner to use. Plastic bags have been added as a bagging option for recycling such items as food scraps, paper towel and...
City seeking public input on commemorative naming proposal for Alfred McCoy Park
(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 proposal: To name the park located at 73 West Ridge Drive, Alfred McCoy Park Alfred McCoy (Ward 6 -...
Temporary detour on Fringewood starts July 2
Residents on Fringewood, Woodwind and Harry Douglas received a notice this week about an upcoming lane closure and detour. Le français suit. Construction is set to start on Fringewood Drive between Hazeldean Road and Cloverloft Court. The work is required to allow...
UPDATE: Road links between Parade and Hartsmere
UPDATE - JANUARY 8: The City's planning department has confirmed that Edenwylde is open for public access, connecting Hickstead Way to Fernbank Road. The roads are being maintained (including snow clearing) by the City. That satisfies the subdivision condition, which...
Rouncey Park play structure will be opening soon!
Le français suit The Rouncey Community Park (Rouncey @ Groningen in the Fernbank area) is expected to open in early July and the play structures are being installed this week. The sandbox will be installed once the concrete is poured. We're as anxious as you are for...
OC Transpo summer service changes start June 23
(Press release via City of Ottawa. Photo credit: OC Transpo / Photo by tsaiproject. Used under a creative commons license.) Le français suit OC Transpo’s summer service starts Sunday, June 23. Schedule adjustments and seasonal reductions will reflect the lower demand...
UPDATE: Final plan for the Stittsville Main Trailhead project
Le français suit. This note was sent to residents who provided comments on the preliminary designs for the Stittsville Trailhead project. You are receiving this email because you have provided comments on the Stittsville Trailhead project. Thank you for taking time...
