Ward 5 News

Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) Portal Now Open For Residents Who Wish To Declare Early

Dec 132 min read

Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) Portal Now Open For Residents Who Wish To Declare Early

The Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration portal opened on Thursday (Dec 12) for residents who want to declare early prior to the formal...

City of Ottawa Budget Highlights For West Carleton-March Ward 5

Ward 5 Staff

Dec 120 min read

City of Ottawa Budget Highlights For West Carleton-March Ward 5

Councillor Kelly's Statement on 2025 City of Ottawa Budget

Ward 5 Staff

Dec 123 min read

Councillor Kelly's Statement on 2025 City of Ottawa Budget

Yesterday, Council met for about 10 hours, focusing on debating and passing the City of Ottawa 2025 Budget. Many of you will have heard...

City Ends Endorsement of Service Line Warranties of Canada Program

Ward 5 Staff

Dec 111 min read

City Ends Endorsement of Service Line Warranties of Canada Program

The City of Ottawa has terminated its agreement with Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC), citing the significant growth of warranty...

Information Session For Corkery Community Centre Expansion Project Coming Up Dec. 16

Ward 5 Staff

Dec 91 min read

Information Session For Corkery Community Centre Expansion Project Coming Up Dec. 16

Coming up on Monday Dec. 16, 2024, join West Carleton-March Councillor Clarke Kelly, the Corkery Community Association, and the City of...

A Special Day of Christmas Cheer in West-Carleton March

Ward 5 Staff

Dec 92 min read

A Special Day of Christmas Cheer in West-Carleton March

As always, West Carleton-March is filled with great Christmas spirit and events to bring our community together at this time of the year....

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approves 2025 draft budget

Ward 5 Staff

Dec 52 min read

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approves 2025 draft budget

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee today approved its portion of Draft Budget 2025, which includes more than $3.7 million in net...

Have Your Say on Proposal to Expand the City's ATV Trail Network

Clarke Kelly

Dec 31 min read

Have Your Say on Proposal to Expand the City's ATV Trail Network

The City of Ottawa has received a request to expand the current ATV Trail Network within the city’s boundaries. To learn more about this...

City of Ottawa Yellow Garbage Bag Program Begins Monday Dec. 2

Ward 5 Staff

Nov 282 min read

City of Ottawa Yellow Garbage Bag Program Begins Monday Dec. 2

Starting Monday, December 2, any curbside garbage set out above the three-item garbage limit must be placed in a City of Ottawa yellow...

Holiday Hours For The West Carleton Client Service Centre

Ward 5 Staff

Nov 251 min read

Holiday Hours For The West Carleton Client Service Centre

Please be advised that the West Carleton Client Service Centre, which is open every Wednesday, will be closed for the holidays on Dec....

Councillor Kelly Hopes New Photo Radar Camera on Dunrobin Road Will Change Driving Habits

Ward 5 Staff

Nov 211 min read

Councillor Kelly Hopes New Photo Radar Camera on Dunrobin Road Will Change Driving Habits

The City of Ottawa is planning to install dozens more speed enforcement cameras in the coming months and for the first time, they will be...

Schedules Announced For Santa Claus Parades in West Carleton-March

Ward 5 Staff

Nov 181 min read

Schedules Announced For Santa Claus Parades in West Carleton-March

He's made a list and checked in twice, and now excited to announce plans for our local Christmas parades this year. The HCA presents the...

Councillor Kelly on Wednesday's Tabling of the 2025 Draft Budget

Clarke Kelly

Nov 152 min read

Councillor Kelly on Wednesday's Tabling of the 2025 Draft Budget

Some thoughts on Wednesday's tabling of the 2025 Draft Budget: While there will never be enough money or efficiencies to satisfy every...

Ottawa Public Health Hosting Nov. 26 Immunization Clinic in Kinburn

Ward 5 Staff

Nov 152 min read

Ottawa Public Health Hosting Nov. 26 Immunization Clinic in Kinburn

Ottawa Public Health is hosting a one-day COVID-19 and Flu Immunization Clinic in West Carleton March. Appointments are not required at...

Clarke Kelly

Nov 121 min read

Councillor Kelly's Remembrance Day Statement

I am proud to be part of a community that comes out to honour the many Canadians who have served their country with honour and bravery as...

Following Up on Monday's Loud Blast at Cavanagh Pit Off Dwyer Hill Road

Ward 5 Staff

Nov 61 min read

Following Up on Monday's Loud Blast at Cavanagh Pit Off Dwyer Hill Road

Here's a quick follow up for those of you who heard and felt a loud blast/explosion in our Ward shortly before noon on Monday. One of the...

Councillor Kelly's Statement And Full Review of Successful 2024 Rural Summit

Clarke Kelly

Nov 44 min read

Councillor Kelly's Statement And Full Review of Successful 2024 Rural Summit

Nov. 2, 2024: Councillor Kelly's opening remarks at Rural Summit 2024 I was sworn in as your Councillor on November 15th, 2022, and my...

Register Now For This Saturday's City of Ottawa Rural Summit 2024

Clarke Kelly

Oct 282 min read

REGISTER NOW for the Ottawa Rural Summit 2024 , which will be held this Saturday, November 2nd, at Sir Robert Borden High School (131...

Ward 5 Staff

Oct 282 min read

Yellow Bags are Now Available

Starting Monday, November 4 any garbage above the three-item garbage limit must be placed in a City of Ottawa yellow bag. If the...

Flu Vaccines and Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Available at Ward 5 Pharmacies at No Cost

Ward 5 Staff

Oct 282 min read

Flu Vaccines and Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Available at Ward 5 Pharmacies at No Cost

Effective October 28, 2024, flu vaccines and the updated COVID-19 vaccines are available for all residents aged 6 months and older at no...

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