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Extended Collection Hours During Peak Leaf and Yard Waste Season
It’s officially peak leaf and yard waste season. Twice a year, in the fall and spring, waste collection operators have until 8 pm to pick...

Ward 5 Staff
Oct 18, 20231 min read


Final Household Hazardous Waste Event of Year This Sunday at Innes Snow Dump
The City of Ottawa is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event on Sunday, October 22 at the Innes Snow Dump, 2170 Mer Bleue...

Ward 5 Staff
Oct 16, 20231 min read


Section of Highway 417 to close October 19 to 24 for bridge replacement
The Ministry of Transportation Ontario will be closing the following sections of Highway 417 for the rapid bridge replacement over Percy...

Ward 5 Staff
Oct 15, 20231 min read


Going full circle: how you can embrace waste reduction for Circular Economy Month
October is Circular Economy Month, making this the perfect time for you to explore innovative ways to minimize waste generation, learn...

Ward 5 Staff
Oct 10, 20233 min read


Councillor Kelly's Statement on October 5th OSTA Update
First of all, I am happy to say that yesterday afternoon I received a phone call from Joanne MacEwan, President of OSTA, with an apology...

Ward 5 Staff
Oct 6, 20231 min read


City Services: Thanksgiving Schedule Changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and impacts to City services for the Thanksgiving...
Ward 5 Staff
Oct 3, 20233 min read


Councillor Kelly to Host Budget Consultation Session October 19th
Councillor Kelly will be hosting a public consultation on the 2024 City of Ottawa Draft Budget on October 19th, 2023, from 6:30-8:30 pm...

Ward 5 Staff
Sep 27, 20231 min read


Committee Approves Diverting Some Waste to Private Landfills in 2026 Garbage Collection Contract
The City’s Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved changes to curbside waste collection that would take effect in 2026...

Ward 5 Staff
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Committee hears of progress on residential development approvals, housing pledge
The Planning and Housing Committee heard today that, in the first quarter of 2023 alone, the City granted permissions and approvals for...

Ward 5 Staff
Aug 16, 20232 min read


Updates on Barrhaven Tornado and Impacts to City Services
From Beth Gooding Director | Public Safety Service | Emergency and Protective Services There were 125 properties damaged this afternoon...

Ward 5 Staff
Jul 13, 20232 min read


What's Happening: Great Events and Activities in the Regions
Looking for fun activities in the Ottawa area? Check out these options over the next seven days, starting on Thursday, July 6. Be sure to...

Ward 5 Staff
Jul 7, 20232 min read


Agriculture & Rural Affairs approves measures regulating renewable energy generation facilities
Committee approves interim measures regulating renewable energy generation facilities. The City’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee...

Ward 5 Staff
Jul 7, 20232 min read


Committee approves action plan to encourage housing supply
The Planning and Housing Committee today approved the action plan portion of the City’s application for the Housing Accelerator...

Ward 5 Staff
Jul 6, 20233 min read


RBC Bluesfest: what you need to know about traffic and transit
RBC Bluesfest takes over LeBreton Flats this weekend, with concerts from Thursday, July 6 to Sunday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 12 to...

Ward 5 Staff
Jul 5, 20232 min read


Nominations open for 12th Annual Order of Ottawa and Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching
Ottawa – The City is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Order of Ottawa and the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching. You...

Ward 5 Staff
Jun 20, 20232 min read


Reminder: Final property tax deadline is June 15
Ottawa – The City reminds residents the payment deadline for their final property tax is Thursday, June 15. Here are some convenient...

Ward 5 Staff
Jun 12, 20231 min read


City's Spring and Summer Operational Update - Street Sweeping and Beyond
Good morning, May has now come to a close and we wanted to take a moment to share with you an update about our Citywide Street Sweeping...

Ward 5 Staff
Jun 8, 20232 min read


Everyone plays free on National Health and Fitness Day!
Published on June 1, 2023 Home and community Recreation and parks The City is celebrating National Health and Fitness Day on Saturday,...

Ward 5 Staff
Jun 1, 20231 min read


Property Tax and Water Utility Bill Deferral Program expands eligibility
Ottawa – Changes to the City of Ottawa’s Property Tax and Water Utility Deferral Program will now allow more low-and-fixed income seniors...

Ward 5 Staff
May 31, 20231 min read


Spring Flooding Update: Emergency Operations Centre to De-Mobilize Monday
The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is pleased to inform you that flood conditions are such that the City can lower its posture and...

Ward 5 Staff
May 26, 20232 min read
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