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Ward 5 Staff
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Council approves updates to the City’s Transportation Master Plan
Ottawa – Council approved Part 1 of the update to the City’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP), endorsing policies that will guide...


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...


Ward 5 Staff
Apr 20, 20231 min read
Councillor Kelly Updates Flooding Situation and Volunteer Effort
From Morris Island, Councillor Kelly provides the latest update on spring flooding in West Carleton, stressing the need for volunteers to...


Ward 5 Staff
Apr 19, 20231 min read
Possible Enbridge Gas Service Interruption in Areas of Constance Bay Affected by Flooding
An important note from Enbridge regarding possible gas service interruption in areas of Constance Bay affected by flooding. Enbridge is:...


Ward 5 Staff
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Ward 5 Properties That Have Experienced Flooding in Past 20 Years Should Expect Flooding This Week
April 17, 2023 – Based on information provided by conservation authorities, including the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board, the...


Ward 5 Staff
Apr 17, 20231 min read
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...


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...
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