NOTEBOOK: Cleaning up after the storm

NOTEBOOK: Cleaning up after the storm

La version française suit Most of our attention over the past week has been on the clean-up from the freezing rain storm last Wednesday. Many homes in Stittsville lost power, including some for up to five days. Thank you to the many people who helped in our community:...
April 5 Ice Storm: Public Works Cleanup Operations Weekly Update – April 28

Freezing rain & power outage updates

Photo: Tree damage near Basswood and Evelyn / Photo : Dommages aux arbres près des avenues Basswood et Evelyn La version française suit Update: April 10, 8:05am It’s Monday morning and finally all outages in Stittsville have been restored. The last street to be...
Derecho Storm Response Update (August 18)

Derecho Storm Response Update (August 18)

La version française suit This memorandum is to update Members of Council on Public Works’ ongoing response to the May 21 derecho storm event in Ottawa.   Management of Wood and Tree Debris Since the beginning of distribution on July 8, 1,750 cubic yards of...
The Impact of Spongy Moth Outbreak

The Impact of Spongy Moth Outbreak

La version française suit. The City’s Forestry Services team is working to lessen the impact of the spongy moth outbreak in Ottawa. Spongy moth is an invasive insect also known as “LDD moth”. It feeds on the foliage of trees during the caterpillar phase of its...