It's that time of year again. The trees have shed their leaves, pumpkin spice season has come and gone, and there is a chill in the air – winter is here. As the coldest season of the year begins, the City is already working to keep our roads and sidewalks clear and our communities safe throughout the winter months. Winter weather parking bans Between November 15 and April 1, winter weather parking bans may be called to support winter operations  when Environment Canada foreca

Statement from Councillor Kelly: Yesterday at Council the 2026 budget was tabled. Over the next week or two, I will be doing a lot of reading and digesting to determine what this budget will mean for our ward. I will also be having meetings with our City Manager and delegations at committees such as Public Works and Infrastructure, Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and Emergency and Protective Services. Once I have had an opportunity to fully review the Ward 5 highlights and dis

Carp Airport Please be advised that West Capital Power will be hosting a Virtual Community Information Session about their proposed 20 MW BESS project at the Carp Airport. It's set for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. For more details and how to register, visit the link below: Marchurst Please be advised that Brookfield Renewable, in partnership with The Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn, will be hosting a Community Town Hall to discuss the Marchurst BESS propos

This morning, on November 11, I was honoured to join many members of our community in paying tribute to those who serve and have served our great nation and, of course, the many Canadians who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect democracy and the freedoms we value and enjoy, but often take for granted. As I reflected during the ceremony, it was impossible not to think of my grandfathers, Patrick Kelly and Martin Dickson, who both served Canada during WWII. I am proud to be

In a special meeting on Friday, City Council voted 15-10 in favour of approving Lansdowne 2.0 , the $418.8 million plan to, among other things, build an events centre and new north-side stands at Lansdowne. Councillor Kelly made the following statement after the meeting: Today, I voted in favour of the final recommendations from City of Ottawa staff to support the redevelopment of Lansdowne Park. As I always do, I would like to explain how and why I came to the decision to do

Please be advised that there will be some temporary lane reductions in Ward 5 (no full road closures) starting on Monday (Nov 10). This isn't coming to us with the usual notice, but it will allow for completion of culvert replacement work and prevent any scheduling conflicts with next year’s resurfacing program. The duration of construction is expected to be brief, with approximately one day allocated for pipe replacement at each site and two additional days for paving across

The City is conducting a review and update of the Private Approach By-law, which regulates the construction, use and maintenance of private approaches in the city. A private approach is the part of a driveway or vehicular access to private property that is on the City’s right of way. Stay informed and get engaged City staff are hosting an online public information session, tailored to rural communities, on November 10, 2025. The session will cover how the City reviews and per

Official Plan Amendment Proposal Summary Owner: Minto Communities Date: November 6, 2025 Comments due date: December 4, 2025 Site Location 1700 Richardson Side Road Applicant’s Proposal The City of Ottawa has received an Official Plan Amendment application to redesignate the lands from Agricultural Resource Area to Rural Countryside. Proposal Details The property is located south-east of the turning circle between Richardson Side Road and Huntmar Drive. The lot is approximate

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee today recommended approval of a zoning amendment to facilitate the establishment of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility and associated private utilities south of the Trail Waste Facility Landfill. BESS are an emerging battery technology that can help make the electricity system more reliable by drawing and storing energy from the grid during off-peak hours, when demand is low, and discharging it back to the grid when

Councillor Kelly hosted a Village of Carp and area Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, at the Carp Agricultural Hall. Many City staff members from various departments were on hand at the well-attended meeting to answer questions about City issues in the village. From Councillor Kelly: Thank you to all residents who joined the Village of Carp and area Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday night — and for the thoughtful ideas and concerns shared with City staff and myself.

The law is changing for carbon monoxide alarms As of January 1, 2026, changes to the Ontario Fire Code will require increased carbon monoxide (CO) alarm detection in residential occupancies and care occupancies. CO is a silent killer: it’s colourless, odourless, tasteless and can be deadly when inhaled in high concentrations. It’s produced when fuels like wood, gas, oil, or propane don’t burn completely. Without proper ventilation, CO can build up indoors, making a working ca

Blue and black bin collection changes coming January 1 Changes are coming to how blue and black bins are collected across the province. Under regulations from the Government of Ontario , responsibility for collecting and processing recycling across Ontario will transfer to producers of paper and packaging. This means that Ontarians will be able to recycle the same materials no matter where they live.   It also means that beginning on Thursday, January 1, 2026, the City of Ott

Statement from Councillor Kelly on the grand re-opening of the Dunrobin Plaza on October 29th, 2025, seven years after it was struck by a tornado. "I was honoured to be on hand for the ribbon and cake-cutting ceremonies at the official grand re-opening of the Dunrobin Plaza yesterday morning. Nearly seven years after a 2018 tornado devastated the plaza, the ceremony was a special moment of renewal for our community. After extensive work, the plaza has been completely rebuilt

Here's an opportunity to see and provide input on the City's recommended design plan for the Carp Road widening project, from Highway 417 to Hazeldean Road. The presentation is set for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Tony Graham Recreation Complex in Kanata from 7 to 9 pm. It's part of a public information session to discuss the planned project. In addition to this meeting, residents can also participate through viewing and commenting on the online documents posted at ottawa.

This will be a live document dedicated to providing updates and supports for those residents who are dealing with dry or compromised private wells in parts of West Carleton-March (Ward 5). Keep checking back to see the latest updates, information and guidance. Be alerted to new updates by following us on social media. X (Twitter ) , Facebook ,  Instagram   or   Bluesky , or Subscribe to our newsletter   Update Oct. 24, 2025 Beginning at noon today (Oct 24), residents who ar

Letter from Huntley Community Association Dear Business and Community Members of Carp: SUBJECT: CARP SANTA CLAUS PARADE - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13th, 2025, 6PM The Huntley Community Association is thrilled to present the 16th Annual Santa Claus Parade on December 13th, supporting the West Carleton Food Access Centre. Here are the details for this year’s parade: Staging: 5:00 pm, Carp Agricultural Society - fairgrounds parking lot, 3790 Carp Rd. (Enter at WEJ Arena entrance, 38

Statement from Councillor Kelly: I know how important the Corkery Community Centre expansion project is to so many residents, and I truly appreciate your patience and continued interest. Given the number of inquiries my office has received, I will now be sharing weekly updates in this space to keep you informed on the progress. I fully understand the frustration that can come with delays, especially when the goal is something as meaningful as a place for the community to gat

Councillor Kelly will be hosting a Village of Carp Town Hall on Nov. 4, 2025, from 5:30-8:30 pm at the Carp Agricultural Hall. "As the City prepares for the introduction of municipal water and imminent growth, I want to better understand your concerns, priorities, and hopes for the future. To assist with this, I'd like to invite you to take our Village of Carp and area Community Survey at this link. The survey will be your opportunity to have your voice heard and help to gu

To:  Mayor and Members of City Council From:  City of Ottawa Public Works Department Subject:  Automated Speed Enforcement Program On...

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