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Have your say on how we manage garbage, recycling, and food waste
La version française suit This week, the City launched a new round of public engagement on the Solid Waste Master Plan. Input will help shape the draft plan to determine Ottawa’s future waste management system. Share your thoughts and help us move toward a zero-waste...
1835 Stittsville Main Street: Zoning By-Law Amendment
La version française suit The City has received a zoning by-law amendment application to allow two new single detached homes at 1835 Stittsville Main Street. The 0.5 hectare property is currently within Ward 21 (Councillor Scott Moffatt) but will be within Ward 6...
1498 Stittsville Main Street: Site Plan Control Application
La version française suit The City has received a Site Plan Control application from Dunrobin Distilleries to construct a two-storey micro-distillery at 1498 Stittsville Main Street/8 Manchester Street, just north of Abbott Street. The new building will have retail...
March 9, 2022 – Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches / Déclaration spéciale de la Dre Vera Etches
La version française suit Hello. Bonjour. Kwey. Today, the Province announced the next steps to ease public health measures in Ontario, which includes upcoming changes to mask requirements in public spaces and schools, expanded eligiblity for testing in high-risk...
Q&A: Does an increase in the value of my home mean my property tax will be higher?
La version française suit With home prices increasing rapidly over the past couple of years, several residents have asked if their property taxes will jump significantly as a result. The short answer: No, increasing real estate prices will not mean a jump in your...
UPDATE: 360 Bobolink Ridge development proposal
La version française suit Last fall, the City received a site plan control application from Broadstreet Properties to construct four six-storey apartment buildings and a two-storey commercial building at 360 Bobolink Ridge, in a project called "Blackstone Village". In...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Update / March 5, 2022
Councillor Glen's weekly update for Saturday, March 5, 2022. This week: Ukraine humanitarian relief - donations accepted at St. Andrew's Church for the Ukranian Orthodox Church relief efforts https://standrews-stittsville.ca/ COVID-19 update Mental health resources...
Shea Village Development application heads to Planning Committee March 10
La version française suit The City of Ottawa Planning Committee will consider a Zoning By-Law amendment at the addresses of 5957 and 5969 Fernbank Road during their meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2022. The amendment would allow the development of the Shea Village...
Westwind Public School – upcoming tree removal
La version française suit I am disappointed to hear that the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board will be removing some of the trees at the rear of Westwind Public School. Their plan is to complete the work between now and April 15, ahead of the bird-nesting season....
NOTEBOOK: A fond farewell to Quitters
La version française suit I have a lot of feelings about Quitters closing next week. Equator Coffee will be moving in as of March 8. I grew up with Quitters’ owner, Kathleen Edwards. We went to elementary school and high school together in Nepean when we were kids....
Beechfern/Poole Creek pedestrian bridge replacement – tree removal notice
La version française suit The City will remove trees in the forest between Holy Spirit Elementary School and Beechfern Drive starting this month. The cutting is happening in advance of the Beechfern/Poole Creek pedestrian bridge replacement project planned for this...
Committee approves tax on vacant residences
La version française suit On Tuesday, March 1, The City’s Finance and Economic Development Committee approved a residential vacant unit tax to be charged on non-principal residences left vacant for more that 184 days in a year. Requiring owners to pay one per cent of...
620 Bobolink: Traffic and pedestrian safety analysis
La version française suit In 2021, we hosted an information meeting to discuss Richcraft's development proposal for 620 Bobolink Ridge. It’s currently a vacant piece of land, located along the west side of Robert Grant in the CRT Westwood subdivision between Bobolink...
Proof of vaccination no longer required at City-operated recreation and cultural facilities
La version française suit Following the Province of Ontario’s next phase of its reopening plan, the City will be removing the proof of vaccination requirements for the public currently in place for its recreation and cultural facilities, effective Tuesday, March 1....
FEBRUARY 28: COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Update
La version française suit Over 2.3 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Ottawa, to date. Currently, 88 percent of residents over five years of age have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Ottawa’s rates of vaccination coverage for...
Your memories of John Curry
La version française suit (We asked residents to share their fondest memories of John Curry, who passed away recently at age 75. John was long-time newspaper writer and editor, history keeper, school board trustee, author, playwright, volunteer. He served our...
Councillor Glen’s Weekly Update / February 26, 2022
Councillor Glen's weekly update for Saturday, February 26, 2022. This week: Farewell (and thank you) to Quitters Coffee Standing in solidarity with Ukraine Rally for Ukraine Feb 27: https://www.facebook.com/events/1975526385955562/ Donations: RedCross.ca Supporting...
OC Transpo expands no-charge service to O-Train Line 1 and restores additional downtown bus service
La version française suit OC Transpo is offering O-Train Line 1 service at no-charge, for a limited time. Downtown bus service has also been restored to parts of Albert and Slater streets, the Mackenzie King Bridge, and only minor detours remain in effect. No-charge...
Mayor Watson lifts State of Emergency for Ottawa
La version française suit Mayor Jim Watson announced the termination of the State of Emergency for Ottawa, effective today at 4 pm. The State of Emergency was declared on February 6 in response to the serious danger and threat to the safety and security of residents...
INFO: The shoulder on Maple Grove Road, east of Huntmar
La version française suit I know that many residents who live with homes that back onto Maple Grove use the shoulder of the road for temporary parking. Several residents have contacted me recently with questions, so I’d like to take this opportunity to provide some...
