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Ward 5 Staff
May 26, 20232 min read
2023 Wild Parsnip Program
The 2023 Wild Parsnip Program is anticipated to start on May 29, 2023, weather permitting. The goal is to reduce the growth of wild...

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 17, 20232 min read
2023 Spring Flooding: Emergency Operations Centre Update
May 17, 2023 We are pleased to report that water levels have continued to decline along the main stem of the Ottawa River. At this time,...


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 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 10, 20232 min read
May 10th Update on Spring Flooding
By Saturday, water levels are forecast to be 30cm (11.8in) lower than they were Tuesday (May 9). Residents are advised to still keep...


Ward 5 Staff
May 8, 20231 min read
Spring Flooding Update: List of Ward 5 Road Closures; "Levels Continue to Decline...Slowly"
Water levels remain high but stable today (Monday). Volunteers are still needed to fill sandbags and help maintain walls. To volunteer,...


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
West Carleton Disaster Relief Update: More Sandbagging Needed and Volunteers are Essential
Flood Update Monday, May 1 - Important Information More Sandbagging Will be Needed and Volunteers will be Essential. The new Ottawa River...


Ward 5 Staff
May 1, 20232 min read
Water Levels in Constance Bay Area Expected to Rise by 25-30cm Above Last Week's Levels
May 1, 2023: After several days of heavy rain both here and in the northern part of the Ottawa River watershed, we did see the lower...


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...


Ward 5 Staff
May 1, 20233 min read
Water Levels Rising Again: Update on Spring Flooding in West Carleton
(Sunday April 30th, 2023) Spring flooding update: Water levels are rising and will continue to rise until at least mid week. Based on the...


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 24, 20232 min read
Well and Septic: Free Testing, Important Info for Ward 5 Properties Affecting by Flooding
If flood water has affected your property, you're encouraged to have your well water tested. April 24: Flooding scenes over the weekend...


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 20, 20231 min read
MVCA Update on Water levels in the Constance Bay area
April 20, 2023 — From the MVCA website: This FLOOD WARNING statement is an update to the Flood Warning issued for areas along the Lower...
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