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NOTEBOOK: Understanding the O-Train wheel problem
La version français suit Two big LRT updates out of City Hall on Monday: Service is expected to restart by Monday, July 31; and Alstom and RTG have agreed to redesign and replace the wheel hub assembly on all light rail vehicles. We’ve known there have been problems...
JULY 25: OC Transpo Line 1 Service Update
La version français suit This memo is to provide an update to the Mayor and Members of Council on current transit service levels and the status of the ongoing investigation and safe return to service plan for O-Train Line 1. We will continue to provide updates as they...
JULY 24: OC Transpo Line 1 Service Update
La version français suit OC Transpo held a media availability on Monday, July 24 to provide a substantial update on the current LRT outage including a return-to-service timeline. You can watch it at https://www.youtube.com/live/MiPrgd5N-UY?feature=share Additionally,...
Get involved in your city: join an advisory committee
La version française suit Make a difference in your community by volunteering on one of the City of Ottawa’s advisory committees. The City is recruiting residents to be public members on the following committees: French Language Services Advisory Committee Planning...
Ottawa Police sees a 49% increase in misdialed calls to 911
In the first quarter of 2023, there has been a 49% increase in “hang-up, pocket and misdialled calls” made to 911, representing 50 000 calls. This represents 21 000 more calls received for that period compared to 2022. Each ‘dropped’ call warrants a follow-up by the...
JULY 21: OC Transpo Line 1 Service Update
La version française suit This memo is to provide an update to Mayor and Members of Council on the current service levels and ongoing investigation. New R1 Service Adjustments Throughout the week, the Transit Operations Control Centre has been adjusting R1...
JULY 20: OC Transpo Line 1 Service Update
La version française suit This memo is to provide an update to Mayor and Members of Council on the current service levels and ongoing investigation. R1 Service Currently, OC Transpo is providing the following service levels to our customers: R1 bus...
Mailout to residents from Service Line Warranties of Canada
La version française suit Ottawa residents can expect letters from Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) to reach their mailboxes in the coming weeks. The letters will provide homeowners with detailed information related to the optional and voluntary Service Line...
JULY 19: OC Transpo Line 1 Service Update
La version française suit This memo is to provide an update to Mayor and Members of Council on the current service levels and ongoing investigation. R1 Service Currently, OC Transpo is providing the following service levels to our customers: R1 bus service continues...
JULY 18: OC Transpo Line 1 Service Update
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR7grrNDbFg Good afternoon, Mayor and Members of Council, I am writing to provide an update regarding our current service levels and ongoing investigation. Currently, OC Transpo is providing the following...
July 13: Ottawa Public Health Update
La version française suit Rat Control Measures Rats are common pests that can damage property, contaminate food, and spread disease, so it’s important to prevent infestations. By-law and Regulatory Services within the Emergency and Protective Services department...
Council ratifies its priorities for 2023 to 2026
La version française suit Council approved its 2023-2026 Term of Council Priorities – a clear vision that will direct the focus of City staff for the next four years. The four priorities look to create an Ottawa that: Has affordable housing and is more liveable for...
Project Phoenix disrupts car thieves with 75 vehicles recovered
La version française suit In January 2023, the Ottawa Police Service commenced “Project Phoenix” with the aim of identifying, disrupting and dismantling groups participating in organized auto theft in response to the increasing rates of organized vehicle theft. A...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: July 12, 2023
UPDATE: Site plan approved for 360 Bobolink
La version française suit City staff have approved the site plan for a mixed-use development at 360 Bobolink Ridge. The proposed development is called Blackstone Village and consists of two stand-alone six-storey apartment buildings, two six-storey mixed-use buildings...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Video / July 8, 2023
At the Feedmill Creek stormwater pond in Timbermere. This week's updates: Charges laid in last month's serious assault at Wyldewood Park Police strategic plan consultation survey 23.5% increase in hate motivated incidents in Ottawa Canada Day: thank you to volunteers...
Hate motivated incidents in Ottawa sees 23.5% increase in 2023
La version française suit The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has seen a significant rise in the number of reported hate and bias motivated incidents, with a 23.5 percent increase from 2022 year to date. “As a police service we have zero tolerance for any type of...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Newsletter: July 6, 2023
Construction starts soon on upgrades to the Huntmar-Maple Grove intersection
La version française suit Starting in July 2023, a contractor will be upgrading the Huntmar and Maple Grove intersection. The new design will expand capacity for vehicles through the addition of turn lanes in all directions and enhance safety for pedestrians and...
Committee approves action plan to encourage housing supply
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved the action plan portion of the City’s application for the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). The City anticipates receiving more than $150 million from the $4-billion federal fund, which aims to...
