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Labour Day Changes to City Services and Schedules
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Labour Day holiday...

Ward 5 Staff
Aug 28, 20244 min read


Save the Date: Virtual Information Session on Ottawa’s Proposed New Zoning By-law Set For September 5th
Join us at the New Zoning By-law Project’s ward-specific virtual information sessions to discuss Ottawa’s proposed new Zoning By-law. The...

Ward 5 Staff
Jul 30, 20241 min read


Flags to Fly at Half-Mast at West Carleton Community Complex to Honour the Late Dr. Roland Armitage
June 20, 2024 Councillor Kelly's Statement on Passing of Dr. Roland Armitage: It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of a...
Clarke Kelly
Jul 12, 20242 min read


City Staff Answer Frequently Asked Questions About the Water Rate Structure Review
The City is currently running a public engagement campaign to get feedback and opinions to inform its review of the Water Rate Structure...

Ward 5 Staff
Jul 2, 20245 min read


Six things you should know to celebrate Canada Day in the nation’s capital
This document contains information on: National Canada Day celebrations No-charge transit service on Canada Day Canada Day celebrations...
Clarke Kelly
Jun 24, 20246 min read


Ottawa’s Older Adult Plan to Launch in 2025: Have Your Say
The City of Ottawa is planning for the development of its new Older Adult Plan, and we want to hear from you! In collaboration with the...

Ward 5 Staff
Jun 19, 20242 min read


Virtual Open House Next Week: City's Community Garden and Green Initiatives Review
The City of Ottawa is in the process of reviewing the Community Garden Action Plan and other community-led green initiatives in order to...

Ward 5 Staff
Jun 12, 20242 min read


Appointments No Longer Required at Client Service Centres; Kanata CSC to Close June 28
The City advises residents about the upcoming changes to in-person services at its Client Service Centres. Appointments no longer...

Ward 5 Staff
Jun 7, 20241 min read


Summary: Councillor Kelly's Ward 5 Rural Summit Workshop
Councillor Kelly's Statement: On Saturday, June 1st, we had a very busy day at the West Carleton Community Complex as we hosted the Ward...
Clarke Kelly
Jun 3, 20241 min read


Road Resurfacing to Begin June 3rd on Corkery Road from Old Almonte Road to Carterfarm
As part of the City of Ottawa’s annual infrastructure maintenance cycle, road resurfacing will occur along Corkery Road. For more...

Ward 5 Staff
May 22, 20243 min read


City's Spring Freshet Task Force Stands Down, Returns to Normal Operations
As of May 15, 2024, Public Works is concluding its operations related to the spring freshet. As a result, the Public Works Freshet Task...

Ward 5 Staff
May 15, 20242 min read


Site Alteration By-law Review
The Site Alteration By-law was approved by Ottawa City Council on May 9, 2018, to regulate site alteration activities such as placing or...

Ward 5 Staff
May 14, 20242 min read


Councillor Kelly's Statement on Selection of Homesteaders and Galetta Side Road for BESS Location
May, 9, 2024 Today I was very disappointed to learn that, despite Ottawa City Council rejecting a Municipal Support Resolution for this...
Clarke Kelly
May 9, 20241 min read


Councillor Kelly's Statement on Current Water Rate Review
Text view, with links included. Many residents have begun receiving letters from the City of Ottawa about the current water rate review...

Ward 5 Staff
May 6, 20242 min read


ARAC: Galetta Community Association to Receive City Grant to Build Deck at Community Centre
The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee today approved funding for applications to the Rural Community-Building Grants Program, which...

Ward 5 Staff
May 2, 20242 min read


Fatal Collision on Dunrobin Road: police seeking witnesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 22, 2024 3:00 pm (Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigations Unit is seeking...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 22, 20241 min read


Seasonal load restrictions to be lifted April 29 for heavy vehicles serving Ottawa
Beginning on Monday, April 29, seasonal load restrictions will no longer be in effect. Commercial vehicles or trailers with a gross...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 22, 20241 min read


Update on This Week's City Council Meeting
From the City Council meeting this week, here's Councillor Clarke Kelly's intervention during debate on the motion put forth by...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 19, 20243 min read


Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program and Climate Ready Ottawa
The Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program (BHOLP) continues to support Ottawa residents in undertaking improvements to their properties that...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 16, 20241 min read


Update From This Week's City Council Meeting (April 3)
Council today approved a spending plan for up to $176.3 million promised to the City through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) – a...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 4, 20243 min read
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