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Ward 5 Staff
Sep 19, 20232 min read
Committee Approves Diverting Some Waste to Private Landfills in 2026 Garbage Collection Contract
The City’s Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved changes to curbside waste collection that would take effect in 2026...
Ward 5 Staff
Aug 16, 20232 min read
Committee hears of progress on residential development approvals, housing pledge
The Planning and Housing Committee heard today that, in the first quarter of 2023 alone, the City granted permissions and approvals for...
Ward 5 Staff
Jul 13, 20232 min read
Updates on Barrhaven Tornado and Impacts to City Services
From Beth Gooding Director | Public Safety Service | Emergency and Protective Services There were 125 properties damaged this afternoon...
Ward 5 Staff
Jul 7, 20232 min read
What's Happening: Great Events and Activities in the Regions
Looking for fun activities in the Ottawa area? Check out these options over the next seven days, starting on Thursday, July 6. Be sure to...
Ward 5 Staff
Jul 7, 20232 min read
Agriculture & Rural Affairs approves measures regulating renewable energy generation facilities
Committee approves interim measures regulating renewable energy generation facilities. The City’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee...
Ward 5 Staff
Jul 6, 20233 min read
Committee approves action plan to encourage housing supply
The Planning and Housing Committee today approved the action plan portion of the City’s application for the Housing Accelerator...
Ward 5 Staff
Jul 5, 20232 min read
RBC Bluesfest: what you need to know about traffic and transit
RBC Bluesfest takes over LeBreton Flats this weekend, with concerts from Thursday, July 6 to Sunday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 12 to...
Ward 5 Staff
Jun 20, 20232 min read
Nominations open for 12th Annual Order of Ottawa and Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching
Ottawa – The City is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Order of Ottawa and the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching. You...
Ward 5 Staff
Jun 12, 20231 min read
Reminder: Final property tax deadline is June 15
Ottawa – The City reminds residents the payment deadline for their final property tax is Thursday, June 15. Here are some convenient...
Ward 5 Staff
Jun 8, 20232 min read
City's Spring and Summer Operational Update - Street Sweeping and Beyond
Good morning, May has now come to a close and we wanted to take a moment to share with you an update about our Citywide Street Sweeping...
Ward 5 Staff
Jun 1, 20231 min read
Everyone plays free on National Health and Fitness Day!
Published on June 1, 2023 Home and community Recreation and parks The City is celebrating National Health and Fitness Day on Saturday,...
Ward 5 Staff
May 31, 20231 min read
Property Tax and Water Utility Bill Deferral Program expands eligibility
Ottawa – Changes to the City of Ottawa’s Property Tax and Water Utility Deferral Program will now allow more low-and-fixed income seniors...
Ward 5 Staff
May 26, 20232 min read
Spring Flooding Update: Emergency Operations Centre to De-Mobilize Monday
The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is pleased to inform you that flood conditions are such that the City can lower its posture and...
Ward 5 Staff
May 18, 20231 min read
City's Home Loan Program Helps West Carleton - March Homeowners Make Energy Efficiency Home Upgrades
The City of Ottawa is committed to supporting homeowners to make energy efficient home improvements that address rising energy costs and...
Ward 5 Staff
May 12, 20231 min read
May 12th Flooding Update: Water Level Still High But Receding; Water Testing
If flood water has affected your property, you're encouraged to have your well water tested. April 24: Flooding scenes in Dunrobin along...
Ward 5 Staff
May 12, 20232 min read
Naval gun salute to kick off Tulip Festival Saturday
Ottawa – The 2023 Canadian Tulip Festival will kick off with a single-round gun salute on Saturday, May 13 at approximately 11 am. This...
Ward 5 Staff
May 11, 20232 min read
Latest Flooding Update from City’s Emergency Operations Centre
The conditions along the main stem of the Ottawa River are better than when we last wrote. According to the Ottawa River Regulating...
Ward 5 Staff
May 4, 20233 min read
City considers new curbside garbage policy to divert waste from landfill
Ottawa – To reduce unnecessary waste going to landfill and increase participation in recycling and Green Bin programs, the City is...
Ward 5 Staff
May 2, 20232 min read
May 2nd Update from City's Emergency and Protective Services Department
As expected, water levels have risen at all locations along the main stem of the Ottawa River. There has been a significant amount of...
Ward 5 Staff
May 1, 20231 min read
Residents are asked to stay off sports fields and baseball diamonds
The City of Ottawa is asking residents, rental contract holders and organizers of large public events to stay off all municipal ball...
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