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Ward 5 Staff
Jun 6, 20231 min read
Special Air Quality Statement in effect due to wildfire smoke
Special Air Quality Statement in effect due to wildfire smoke A Special Air Quality Statement has been jointly issued by Environment and...
Ward 5 Staff
Jun 6, 20233 min read
Statement from Councillor Kelly on Waste Diversion Solutions and Proposed Tag Program
"I am very motivated to find solutions to increase diversion of waste away from the Trail Road landfill facility. To better understand...
Ward 5 Staff
Jun 5, 20232 min read
Councillor Kelly's Letter to Province on Partial Fire Ban at Fitzroy Provincial Park
To: The Hon. Graydon Smith Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Good afternoon, It has come to my attention that the Fitzroy...
Ward 5 Staff
Jun 5, 20233 min read
Committees move to make development review more efficient
For immediate release: Ottawa – At a joint meeting May 30th, the City’s Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs...
Ward 5 Staff
Jun 2, 20232 min read
West Carleton Spring Flooding 2023 Summary: By the Numbers
Published on June 2, 2023 Health, public safety and emergencies Home and community Water and environment By the first weekend of June,...
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 31, 20234 min read
Five Ways to Beat the Heat in Ottawa 2023
When the temperature and humidity are high, our bodies can overheat, especially in the first few days of hot weather while our bodies...
Ward 5 Staff
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...
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...
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...
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 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 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....
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...
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