Give feedback and get informed about City projects: Week of February 18
The City of Ottawa wants your input on the projects, policies, programs and services that affect your daily life. From open houses to workshops and online consultations, your feedback helps to shape...
View ArticleCommittee approval sets stage for Official Plan Review and approves budget...
The City’s Planning Committee today approved a work plan that will guide development of a new Official Plan for Ottawa. The work plan lays out a public consultation process and timelines starting in...
View ArticleThe City of Ottawa celebrates Heritage Day on Tuesday February 19
On Tuesday, February 19, Mayor Jim Watson will be joined by 40 local exhibitors to recognize Heritage Day and present the Heritage Day Proclamation to The Workers’ History MuseumThe Workers’ History...
View ArticleTwo-day protest expected to cause commuter delays Tuesday and Wednesday
Downtown commuters are advised to plan ahead for traffic delays on Tuesday, February 19 and Wednesday, February 20 as a result of the United We Roll Convoy for Canada. Transport trucks are expected to...
View ArticleTraffic impacts in Ottawa for the coming days – beginning Friday, February 15
Upcoming events and projects will have the following impacts on Ottawa traffic:Winterlude: the following roads will be closed during the Winterlude festival: York Street West between ByWard Market...
View ArticleOttawa Heritage Award winners to be announced
Mayor Jim Watson will recognize recipients of the Ottawa Heritage Awards (formerly the Ottawa Architectural Conservation Awards) for outstanding projects completed from 2016 to 2018.These biennial...
View ArticleMeetings at Ottawa City Hall for the week of February 18, 2019
All public meetings are held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts, visit ottawa.ca/agendas or call...
View ArticleRideau River ice breaking begins this weekend
Ice breaking operations on the Rideau River start this weekend between Rideau Falls and Hog’s Back. Ice blasting will follow in the coming weeks, weather permitting.The City, in partnership with the...
View ArticleCommittee considers Draft Budget 2019, update to Urban Forest Management Plan
The City’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management today considered its portions of the draft operating and capital budgets for 2019.The draft rate-supported budget...
View ArticleCelebrating the winners of the Ottawa Heritage Awards
The City of Ottawa recognized recipients of the Ottawa Heritage Awards (formerly the Ottawa Architectural Conservation Awards) during a ceremony held this evening in the Alex Trebek Alumni Hall at the...
View ArticleCity improves rent supplement program for landlords
Are you a landlord in the city of Ottawa? Did you know the City has made substantial changes to its rent supplement program to the benefit of landlords?In the past few years, the City has increased its...
View ArticleTransit Commission approves OC Transpo’s 2019 Draft Budget
The Transit Commission today approved the 2019 Draft Budget for OC Transpo. The draft budget includes investments in bus service enhancements and new additions to the bus fleet. The 2019 draft budget...
View ArticleCity to hold technical briefing on Stage 2 Light Rail
City staff will hold a technical briefing about the Stage 2 LRT project for members of Council and the media.Date: February 22, 2019Time: 2 pmLocation: Andrew Haydon Hall (Council Chambers), Ottawa...
View ArticlePlan now to register for spring and summer recreation programs
The Recreation eGuide and Mon Cyberguide francophone des loisirs for spring and summer programs are now available online at ottawa.ca. Choose from a wide variety of activities for all ages, including...
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Kanata South Link project to make roads wider and safer
Construction has begun on the Kanata South Link project, a $39 million project that aims to improve safety and traffic flow based on growing demands in the southwest areas of the city, including...
View ArticleGive feedback and get informed about City projects: Week of February 25
The City of Ottawa wants your input on the projects, policies, programs and services that affect your daily life. From open houses to workshops and online consultations, your feedback helps to shape...
View ArticleCommittee approves budget for 2019 and receives update on new federal funding...
The City’s Community and Protective Services Committee today considered its portions of the draft operating and capital budgets for 2019.The draft budget allocates $589.7 million to community and...
View ArticleCouncillors to receive information on City’s transportation services
The City will provide information for Members of Council on transportation planning and traffic services, followed by a tour of the Traffic Control Operations Centre.Date: Monday, February 25,...
View ArticleCommittee approves budget for 2019 and changes to Site Plan Control
The City’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee today approved its draft budget for 2019, which includes $7.2 million to renew rural infrastructure, including bridges, guiderails and roads. In...
View ArticleCity holds technical briefing on Stage 2 LRT and the Preferred Proponents
City of Ottawa officials held a technical briefing today to outline the results on the Stage 2 LRT procurement. The technical briefing was accompanied by a report that outlines the results of the...
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