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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...
Public School Board submits site plan for new Fernbank elementary school
La version française suit The City has received a Site Plan Control application for a new school at 480 Cope Drive, between Continental Avenue and Rouncey Road. The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board wants to build a two-storey elementary school on the site to...
City launches a new Strategic Road Safety Action Plan (SRSAP)
(le français suit) I continue to hear almost daily from residents about concerns around road safety. Whether it's the need for safer infrastructure for pedestrians, or concerns about speeding and rolling stops, your feedback tells me that the City needs to do more to...
Site plan application for 1140 Terry Fox Drive (at Cope)
(le français suit) The City has received a site plan control application to build a retail plaza at 1140 Terry Fox Drive, located at the corner of Cope Drive just north of the Walmart shopping area in Stittsville. The project would include three single-storey retail...
Seasonal winter parking restrictions are in effect
Le français suit Seasonal winter parking restrictions went into effect on many streets in our area. Please check the signs in your neighbourhood and make sure you know the rules. One-sided winter parking restrictions help give City crews better access for snow...
NOTEBOOK: Comments on the Auditor General’s report on light rail procurement
Le français suit Ken Hughes, The City of Ottawa's Auditor General, tabled a series of audits on Tuesday, but the one that's receiving the most attention is his audit of Stage 2 Light Rail procurement. That's the process that led to Council approving the budget and...
New route for Parade of Lights in 2019
(Photo credit: Barry Gray / StittsvilleCentral.ca) The Stittsville Village Association is hosting the annual Parade of Lights on Stittsville Main Street this Saturday, November 30 starting at 6:00pm. Donations for Stittsville Food Bank will be collected along the...
Blasting planned east of Iber Road over the next three weeks
Le français suit Please be advised that the ongoing construction for the Stittsville Diversion Trunk Sewer development will require the use of explosives/blasting for rock removal. The new sewer will send wastewater to the new Kanata West Pumping Station, reducing...
Kathleen Edwards inducted to the Order of Ottawa
(Photo: Kathleen Edwards and her parents, Margaret and Len. All photos courtesy of the City of Ottawa.) I was very lucky to be a part of Thursday night's ceremony at City Hall to induct my friend Kathleen Edwards into the Order of Ottawa. For me, one of the best parts...
COUNCILLOR’S NOTEBOOK: ParaTranspo, LRT, buses, and the 2020 transit budget
(Photo credit: City of Ottawa) Le français suit I made it through a nine-hour Transit Commission meeting at City Hall on Wednesday where we discussed a number of items, including three major reports: online booking for ParaTranspo, LRT and transit operational issues,...
What we heard at our Official Plan workshop in Stittsville
La version française suit Thanks to everyone who joined us on October 24 to take part in our Official Plan workshop. Over 60 residents attended and heard a presentation from City staff followed by a hands-on session to share feedback and ideas about how Ottawa should...
Ottawa Public Health: Real people who really care
When public health is working, it is often invisible, which is why a team of OPH staff have been working for months to develop this special video project. The video follows two team members who give viewers a short glimpse into the work we do each day from inspections...
