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Q4 2023: Residential Dwelling Approval Pipeline

La version française suit Here's Ottawa's Residential Dwelling Approval Pipeline report for Q4 2023 (October, November, December): And here are the 2023 year-to-date numbers: This data is on the agenda for Ottawa's Planning and Housing Committee meeting...

NOTEBOOK: Recap of Transit Commission on March 18, 2024

La version française suit Here’s a recap of what we heard at Transit Commission this week: Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day We started the meeting by recognizing more than 3,000 OC Transpo employees for their work, on Transit Operator and Worker...

MARCH 21: Traffic safety meeting for Brae residents

(Originally posted March 4, 2024) La version française suit We're hosting an information meeting on Thursday, March 21 to discuss proposed temporary traffic calming measures on Brae Street. In response to resident concerns about speeding on Brae, City staff in the...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / March 16, 2024

Good morning! Today I'm along Poole Creek, just west of Eileen Crescent at the footbridge. You can access this pathway from four directions: Eileen Crescent (or Sweetnam), Victor Street, Springbrook Drive, and Abbott Street. This week's updates: Congratulations to...

Residents are asked to stay off sports fields and baseball diamonds

La version française suit While we have seen the snow melt earlier and experiencing above-normal temperatures, residents are reminded that sports fields and ball diamonds remain closed. Ball diamonds and sports fields require maintenance and drying time before they...

April 3: Councillor Chat

La version française suit You're invited to a Councillor Chat and Open House at CARDELREC (1500 Shea Road) on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Drop by the Councillor Chat to say hello, ask a question, or share your comments on any local or city issue....

2024-2028 Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan (SSP)

La version française suit The City of Ottawa is seeking feedback from families with children 0-12 years or those expecting to in the next 9 months. This feedback will be used to help develop the 2024-2028 Service System Plan (SSP) which is a road map that will ensure...

Carnet de notes : que signifie « logement abordable »?

Also available in English... Le terme « logement abordable » est utilisé de différentes manières. Il est généralement admis que le logement est abordable lorsque l’ensemble des coûts de logement (loyer/hypothèque, plus les charges et les impôts fonciers) représente au...

NOTEBOOK: What does “affordable housing” mean?

Aussi disponible en français ... “Affordable housing” is a term that gets used in a lot of different ways. There’s a generally-accepted guideline that housing is affordable when all housing costs (rent/mortgage, plus utilities and property taxes) make up a maximum of...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / March 9, 2024

Good morning! This morning I'm at Brigatine Park in Fairwinds, next to Poole Creek. This week's updates: The tragedy in Barrhaven Celebrating International Women's Day Ramadan begins this weekend Congratulations to Katie Xu, Jack Fan, and Michael Raytchev on winning...

March 8: Ottawa Public Health Update

La version française suit Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is monitoring the emergence of measles in different parts of the world, including in Canada, and we are making continued efforts to increase uptake and coverage of routine childhood vaccinations. In Canada, measles...

Council hears of progress on Ottawa LRT Public Inquiry Action Plan

La version française suit City Council today received an update on the Ottawa Light Rail Transit Public Inquiry Action Plan. The City is responsible for 95 recommendations within that plan, and 89 have now been completed or incorporated into ongoing City policies, to...

March 26: Anti-fraud presentation by OPP

La version française suit In collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police, our office is hosting a community-wide information evening on anti-fraud and scam prevention on March 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the CARDELREC (1500 Shea Road) in the upstairs...

NOTEBOOK: Extreme weather and improving hydro resiliency

La version française suit (Photo: Damaged trees near Basswood Avenue and Evelyn Street after a freezing rain storm in April 2022./Arbres endommagés près de l’avenue Basswood et de la rue Evelyn après une tempête de pluie verglaçante en avril 2022) Over 10,000...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / March 2, 2024

Good morning! Today I'm at the Bradley Commons stormwater pond. This week’s updates: C’est le mois de la francophonie! Wednesday’s power outage left more than 10,000 without electricity Kiwanis Youth Drop-In Congrats to the SVA Congrats Goulbourn Skating Club /...

March 2024 multicultural & human rights calendar

La version française suit We publish a monthly calendar listing the main commemorative dates of different religions and cultures, as well as important dates related to the strengthening of human rights and diversity. If you have comments or suggestions for dates to...

We need your input on regulations for private snow plow contractors

La version française suit Each winter, snow removal is one of the key activities that keeps Ottawa in motion. The City is currently reviewing regulations in the Licensing By-law for snow plow contractors working on private property. Participate in the online survey on...