Flood Preparedness: Where to Pick Up Sandbags
April 13th update: Water levels and flows on the Ottawa River are expected to increase gradually over the coming week and stay close to...
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Ward 5 Staff
Apr 14, 20234 min read
Public Works: Storm Recovery Update
We have now entered the second week of recovery efforts following last week’s significant weather event. While the Emergency Operations...
Ward 5 Staff
Apr 13, 20233 min read
Council approves pilot to capture renewable energy from wastewater
Ottawa – Council today (April 12) approved the City entering into an agreement with Theia Partners and Envari Holdings to connect a...
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 13, 20231 min read
VIDEO: Councillor Kelly Hosts Successful Public Meeting for Flood Preparedness
On Wednesday night, Councillor Kelly hosted officials and experts from the City of Ottawa, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority,...
Ward 5 Staff
Apr 11, 20232 min read
VIDEO: Committee updated on cultural significance of former railway bridge
Ottawa – The City’s Built Heritage Committee today received a cultural heritage evaluation of the former Canadian Pacific Railway bridge...
Ward 5 Staff
Apr 6, 20231 min read
Councillor Kelly to host in-person community meeting on flood preparedness on April 12th
Councillor Kelly will be hosting an in-person community meeting on flood preparedness on April 12th at 7pm. The meeting will be held at...
Ward 5 Staff
Apr 6, 20232 min read
Significant Weather Event: Public Works’ Response and Impacts
On April 5th, Ottawa saw a mix of ice pellets, freezing rain, thunder, lightning, and a sustained downpour. Environment Canada’s alerts...
Ward 5 Staff
Apr 5, 20232 min read
Committee moves to make Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program more accessible
Ottawa – The City’s Finance and Corporate Services Committee endorsed amendments to the Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program today, including...
Ward 5 Staff
Apr 5, 20231 min read
Committee approves guidance for the design of commercial patios
Ottawa – The City’s Planning and Housing Committee today approved new guidelines to encourage vibrant, accessible commercial patios on...
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
City Councillors Rural Ottawa Farm Tour Makes Stop in West Carleton
Left to right, Councillors George Darouze, David Brown, Ariel Troster, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Sean Devine, Clarke Kelly, Wilson Lo and...
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...
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Mar 21, 20232 min read
Former West Carleton Township Fire Chief Terry Kelly Passes Away
Former West Carleton Township Fire Chief Terry Kelly has passed away at the age of 87. Terry was a longtime, dedicated member of the West...
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