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Ottawa Public Health: West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease in Ottawa

May 27, 20233 min read

Ottawa Public Health: West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease in Ottawa

When ticks and mosquitoes are active, they have the potential to spread infections. What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is an infection...

Spring Flooding Update: Emergency Operations Centre to De-Mobilize Monday

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 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...

Summary of May 24th City Council Meeting

Ward 5 Staff

May 25, 20232 min read

Summary of May 24th City Council Meeting

Ottawa – Council today approved an investment plan to spend $48.5 million in provincial funding in 2023 and 2024 under the Homelessness...

City's Home Loan Program Helps West Carleton - March Homeowners Make Energy Efficiency Home Upgrades

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...

2023 Spring Flooding: Emergency Operations Centre Update

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,...

May 12th Flooding Update: Water Level Still High But Receding; Water Testing

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...

Naval gun salute to kick off Tulip Festival Saturday

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...

Latest Flooding Update from City’s Emergency Operations Centre

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...

If Your Vehicle Breaks Down, Make Sure You "Know Your Tow"

Ward 5 Staff

May 11, 20232 min read

If Your Vehicle Breaks Down, Make Sure You "Know Your Tow"

Ottawa – If you are in a collision or your vehicle breaks down, be aware that tow trucks operating legally in Ottawa must be licensed....

Update from Wednesday's Regular City Council Meeting

Ward 5 Staff

May 11, 20233 min read

Update from Wednesday's Regular City Council Meeting

Published on May 10, 2023 Table of Contents: Nightlife Economy Action Plan Action Plan – Response to OLRT Public Inquiry Recommendations...

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...

Spring Flooding Update: List of Ward 5 Road Closures; "Levels Continue to Decline...Slowly"

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,...

City considers new curbside garbage policy to divert waste from landfill

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...

May 2nd Update from City's Emergency and Protective Services Department

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...

West Carleton Disaster Relief Update: More Sandbagging Needed and Volunteers are Essential

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...

Water Levels in Constance Bay Area Expected to Rise by 25-30cm Above Last Week's Levels

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...

Residents are asked to stay off sports fields and baseball diamonds

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...

Water Levels Rising Again: Update on Spring Flooding in West Carleton

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...

Your budget, your say: Provide feedback on City’s budget engagement

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...

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