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Ward 5 Staff
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Your budget, your say: Provide feedback on City’s budget engagement
Ottawa – Residents can now provide feedback on the City of Ottawa’s annual budget process by completing a short survey that will be used...
Ward 5 Staff
Apr 26, 20233 min read
Flood Monitoring Continues as City shifts operations away from filling of sandbags
Update from the City: We are continuing to monitor spring flooding through to the end of this week and beyond. We will have supervisors...
Ward 5 Staff
Apr 26, 20231 min read
Councillor Kelly Opens Council Meeting With Statement About Spring Flooding in West Carleton
Councillor Kelly addresses City Council to open the meeting, providing an update on flooding in West Carleton and thanking the amazing...
Ward 5 Staff
Apr 25, 20232 min read
Spring Flooding Update from City's Emergency and Protective Services
This is an update on the City’s posture in relation to spring flooding, as well as to share the guidance we are providing to residents...
Ward 5 Staff
Apr 20, 20233 min read
Update from City's Emergency Operations Centre on Spring Flooding
The purpose of this email is to provide you with an update on current conditions, as well as the City’s on-going flood preparedness work....
Ward 5 Staff
Apr 13, 20232 min read
Children and youth in Ottawa can “Play Free” this year
Ottawa – Beginning Saturday, April 15, children and youth of Ottawa can participate in “Play Free” – a lineup of free drop-in activities...
Ward 5 Staff
Apr 3, 20234 min read
Easter Weekend Schedule Changes to City Services
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and impacts to City services for the Easter...
Ward 5 Staff
Mar 30, 20231 min read
Now Accepting Funding Applications for Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program
The Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program provides funding for projects that protect surface water and groundwater quality. Eligible...
Ward 5 Staff
Mar 27, 20231 min read
City Releases 2023 Schedule for Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Events
In 2022, the City of Ottawa hosted nine one-day drop-off events. Nearly 17,000 residents attended these events, disposing of...
Ward 5 Staff
Mar 23, 20233 min read
City Transportation Committee Approves 2023 Road Safety Action Plan
Ottawa – The City’s Transportation Committee today received an update on the 2022 Road Safety Action Plan and approved the 2023 plan....
Ward 5 Staff
Mar 22, 20233 min read
March 22nd is World Water Day
Wednesday, March 22, is World Water Day. This International Day of Recognition was established to highlight the importance and...
Ward 5 Staff
Mar 22, 20232 min read
City Council Meeting: Supporting pledge to build more homes in Ottawa
Ottawa – Council today endorsed a municipal housing pledge with strategies to encourage construction of 151,000 new homes across Ottawa...
Ward 5 Staff
Mar 22, 20234 min read
Presidential Visit: Traffic and transit impacts expected March 23 to 24
Please be advised that significant traffic and transit impacts are expected across Ottawa between Thursday, March 23 and Friday, March 24...
Ward 5 Staff
Mar 22, 20232 min read
Committee approves sewer connection to capture renewable energy from wastewater
The City’s Environment and Climate Change Committee today (March 21st) approved that the City enter into an agreement with Theia Partners...
Ward 5 Staff
Mar 20, 20232 min read
Committee moves to encourage more housing construction in Ottawa
Ottawa – The City’s Planning and Housing Committee today recommended endorsing a municipal housing pledge with strategies to encourage...
Ward 5 Staff
Mar 15, 20231 min read
Interim property taxes due on March 16
Ottawa – The City reminds residents the deadline for their interim property tax is tomorrow – Thursday, March 16. Here are some...
Ward 5 Staff
Mar 14, 20231 min read
2023 Spring Freshet Taskforce, Planning and Flood Preparedness
The City of Ottawa has established a Spring Freshet Taskforce each year since the 2017 freshet. The goal of the taskforce is to prepare...
Ward 5 Staff
Mar 9, 20231 min read
City’s drop-in clinics to help remaining residential property owners to file VUT declarations
Are you a residential property owner who has not yet completed their Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration? Not sure how to do it or you...
Ward 5 Staff
Mar 9, 20232 min read
City Council Meeting Summary: Approving new timeline for developing Zoning By-law
On Wednesday (March 8) Council approved a revised timeframe for developing a new Zoning By-law for Ottawa. Under the new timeline, staff...
Ward 5 Staff
Mar 8, 20232 min read
International Women's Day
Today (March 8) is International Women’s Day, a global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of...
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