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Ottawa Police announces Project Safe Trade

La version française suit The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce Project Safe Trade, parking spots at three police stations intended to support safety when completing trades stemming from online marketplaces and websites or any other type of personal...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 30, 2023

My update today is from along the pathway at Henry Walker Grove. Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Jour des Franco-Ontariens et Franco-Ontariennes A visit to the Drave Smith Youth Treatment Centre Para Transpo Awareness event Diversity Committee /...

Light Rail Sub-Committee Hears O-Train Expansion Update

La version française suit Today, the City’s Light Rail Sub-Committee received a detailed presentation on construction activity for the three O-Train extension projects and a status update on the work being done by the City to address the recommendations in the Ottawa...

October 10: Hydro Ottawa upgrading electrical on Cherokee Way

La version française suit On October 10, 2023, Hydro Ottawa will be upgrading electrical equipment that will impact customers located on Cherokee Way. We recognize that construction and power outages can be disruptive. Our goal with this work is to maintain the...

5969 Fernbank Road: Zoning By-law Amendment

La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the reduction in lot size required for back-to-back townhomes. The back-to-back townhomes have always been included as part of the proposed development for the...

Council approves changes to its 2026 garbage collection contract

La version française suit Council today approved changes to curbside waste collection(link is external) that will take effect in 2026, with the City’s next collection contract. The new contract will include some service changes. Residents will need to set out leaf and...

September 27: Ottawa Public Health Update

La version française suit September 30 marks the 3rd annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR). First recognized in 2021, this day was established by the federal government in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #80. It...

OCTOBER 1: Councillor Glen’s Seniors Day Tea

Originally published on September 11, 2023 La version française suit Join us at Hazeldean Gardens Retirement Residence on Sunday, October 1, 2023 to celebrate Seniors Day. Drop in and enjoy light refreshments and learn about services for seniors in our community. This...

OCTOBER 3: Hydro Ottawa Replacing Electric Equipment on Hobin

La version française suit On October 3, 2023, Hydro Ottawa will replace electrical equipment that will impact customers located on Hobin Street. We recognize that construction and power outages can be disruptive. Our goal with this work is to maintain the electricity...

OCTOBER 1: Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event

La version française suit. The City of Ottawa is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event on Sunday, October 1, at Westbrook Snow Dump, 200 Westbrook Road. Residents are welcome to bring their hazardous materials to the event between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Of...

SEPTEMBER 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

La version française suit Saturday, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to honour survivors of residential schools and the children who never returned home, their families and communities, and to ensure that public commemoration of...

NOTEBOOK: An update on the Carp Road landfill

La version française suit On Tuesday, Ottawa's environment committee approved a number of changes to curbside waste collection to be rolled out starting in 2026, including: Leaf and yard waste will be collected separately from Green Bin (but on the same day) The...

Consultation on streamlining the provisions for Distinctive Trees in the Tree Protection By-law

The City is looking for your feedback on a proposed amendment to the City of Ottawa’s Tree Protection By-law. The amendment would reduce the size of distinctive trees in the suburban area of Ottawa from 50 centimeters to 30 centimeters in diameter measured at breast...

Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / September 23, 2023

Today's video comes from the Outdoor Quilt Path at Mad About Patchwork, located on Huntley Road just south of Fallowfield. (Just a little bit outside of Stittsville.) This week's updates: Sunday, October 1: My Seniors Day Tea at Hazeldean Gardens, 2pm-4pm New Sens...

Committee approves new by-law for outdoor clothing donation boxes

The City’s Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee today approved a new by-law for outdoor clothing donation boxes(link is external) in Ottawa, including a mandatory permit system and regulations, to come into effect January 31, 2024. Clothing...

NOTEBOOK: City staff’s response to my inquiry about aggressive dogs

La version française suit As many of us will remember, this past spring there was a vicious dog attack on a child in our community. While the dog involved in the attack on the child was surrendered to by-law and euthanized, the owner has refused to surrender a second...

OCTOBER 4: Unveiling of the Stittsville Railway Historical Panels

La version française suit Join us on Wednesday, October 4 at 5pm for an unveiling of the historical panels at Bradley Square. Bradley Square is located on the Trans Canada Trail next to Ritual Coffee, just west of Stittsville Main Street. Parking available at the...

Fall 2023 tree planting update

La version française suit Forestry Services’ fall caliper tree planting program is scheduled to begin on Thursday, September 28, and will run until mid-November, weather permitting. This includes tree planting in parks, at City facilities, and along streets through...