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Level 2 Low Water Condition Declared for West Carleton-March
On August 6, 2025, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority declared a Level 2 Low Water Condition within the Carp River Watershed ,...

Ward 5 Staff
Aug 13, 20256 min read


Councillor Kelly's Update on ARAC Terms of Reference
Things have been very busy over the last few months and there are a few important things I want to update Ward 5 residents on. The new...

Ward 5 Staff
Jul 28, 20252 min read


ARAC Moves to Strengthen its Role in Representing Rural Voices
Published on July 3, 2025 Council, committees and City Hall Parking, roads, traffic and transit The City’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs...

Ward 5 Staff
Jul 9, 20252 min read


Councillor's Statement As Carp Watermain Swabbing and Cleaning Gets Underway
Councillor Kelly's Statement, July 7, 2025 Today marks the start of the City's watermain swabbing and cleaning program in the Village...

Ward 5 Staff
Jul 7, 20254 min read


Watermain Swabbing and Cleaning Program in Village of Carp to Begin July 7
The History Back in April 2025, Councillor Kelly met with City staff from the Infrastructure and Water Services Department (IWSD)...

Ward 5 Staff
Jun 27, 20254 min read


Reminder: Have Your Say on Draft Budget 2026
Just a reminder to have your say on Draft Budget 2026. Feedback is integral to the development of the City’s budget. It’s your city and...

Ward 5 Staff
Jun 23, 20252 min read


Share Your Feedback on Ottawa’s New Zoning By-law – Virtual Open House June 3
The City of Ottawa is inviting residents to review and provide feedback on Draft 2 of the new Zoning By-law. Public consultation events...

Ward 5 Staff
Jun 2, 20251 min read


Road Safety Action Plan: Rural Road Safety Reminders
Rural roads make for scenic driving conditions, but they do come with their own unique hazards. Rural roads see a higher number of fatal...

Ward 5 Staff
May 27, 20253 min read


Attend Ottawa’s New Zoning By-law Open Houses – In Person or Online
The City of Ottawa is inviting residents to review and provide feedback on Draft 2 of the new Zoning By-law. Residents are encouraged to...

Ward 5 Staff
May 26, 20251 min read


Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Approves New Water Rate Structure for 2027
In a joint meeting on Wednesday (May 21), the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and the Environment and Climate Change Committee...
Clarke Kelly
May 22, 20254 min read


Heroes Among Us: City Honours 19 Residents for Life-Saving Actions
Last week, on Wednesday, May 14, the Ottawa Paramedic Service honoured the heroic, life-saving actions taken by nineteen members of the...

Ward 5 Staff
May 20, 20253 min read


Councillor Kelly's Statement on the Passing of Former West Carleton Township Mayor Dwight Eastman
Former West Carleton Township Mayor and City Councillor Dwight Eastman It is with a heavy heart that I inform the residents of West...

Ward 5 Staff
May 16, 20252 min read


Ottawa Humane Society Has Urgent Need for Volunteers to Support Families in Crisis
NEWS RELEASE Urgent Need for Volunteers to Support Families in Crisis - Ottawa Humane Society May 15, 2025 — The Ottawa Humane Society...

Ward 5 Staff
May 14, 20252 min read


Road Resurfacing to Begin This Month on Marchurst
Please be advised that road resurfacing will begin this month on Marchurst Road from Murphy Side Road to Thomas A. Dolan Parkway. This...

Ward 5 Staff
May 8, 20251 min read


Road Resurfacing to Begin This Month Along Thomas A. Dolan Parkway
As part of our annual infrastructure maintenance cycle, road resurfacing and improvements will begin this month along Thomas A. Dolan...

Ward 5 Staff
May 7, 20251 min read


Stay Safe and Informed: City Launches New Emergency Notification System – Ottawa Alert
We're pleased to announce a new communications tool in the event of emergencies. Ottawa Alert, the City’s new public emergency...

Ward 5 Staff
May 6, 20252 min read


Register Now For City of Ottawa Summer Camps in West Carleton
The City of Ottawa is offering Summer Camps in West Carleton! The camps are located in Carp as well as Constance Bay this summer. We have...

Ward 5 Staff
May 6, 20251 min read


Public Works Update on Pothole Repairs, Spring Cleaning and More
Spring has officially sprung! Following a busy winter season, this memo provides an overview of the spring and summer operations of the...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 15, 20251 min read


Learn More About the Planning process in Ottawa
Planning and development is a complicated business. However, it is also an incredibly important part of what we manage on a daily basis....

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 7, 20252 min read


Operations Update: Spring Snow Event - Monday, April 7
Ottawa is about to be blanketed with more snow, and the Roads and Parking Services team is ready to spring into action. Forecast and...
Clarke Kelly
Apr 7, 20252 min read
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