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City Releases 2023 Schedule for Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Events
In 2022, the City of Ottawa hosted nine one-day drop-off events. Nearly 17,000 residents attended these events, disposing of...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 27, 20231 min read


City Transportation Committee Approves 2023 Road Safety Action Plan
Ottawa – The City’s Transportation Committee today received an update on the 2022 Road Safety Action Plan and approved the 2023 plan....

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 23, 20233 min read


March 22nd is World Water Day
Wednesday, March 22, is World Water Day. This International Day of Recognition was established to highlight the importance and...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 22, 20233 min read


City Council Meeting: Supporting pledge to build more homes in Ottawa
Ottawa – Council today endorsed a municipal housing pledge with strategies to encourage construction of 151,000 new homes across Ottawa...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 22, 20232 min read


Presidential Visit: Traffic and transit impacts expected March 23 to 24
Please be advised that significant traffic and transit impacts are expected across Ottawa between Thursday, March 23 and Friday, March 24...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 22, 20234 min read


Committee approves sewer connection to capture renewable energy from wastewater
The City’s Environment and Climate Change Committee today (March 21st) approved that the City enter into an agreement with Theia Partners...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 22, 20232 min read


Committee moves to encourage more housing construction in Ottawa
Ottawa – The City’s Planning and Housing Committee today recommended endorsing a municipal housing pledge with strategies to encourage...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 20, 20232 min read


Interim property taxes due on March 16
Ottawa – The City reminds residents the deadline for their interim property tax is tomorrow – Thursday, March 16. Here are some...
Ward 5 Staff
Mar 15, 20231 min read


2023 Spring Freshet Taskforce, Planning and Flood Preparedness
The City of Ottawa has established a Spring Freshet Taskforce each year since the 2017 freshet. The goal of the taskforce is to prepare...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 14, 20231 min read


City’s drop-in clinics to help remaining residential property owners to file VUT declarations
Are you a residential property owner who has not yet completed their Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration? Not sure how to do it or you...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 9, 20231 min read


City Council Meeting Summary: Approving new timeline for developing Zoning By-law
On Wednesday (March 8) Council approved a revised timeframe for developing a new Zoning By-law for Ottawa. Under the new timeline, staff...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 9, 20232 min read


International Women's Day
Today (March 8) is International Women’s Day, a global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 8, 20232 min read


Special Weather Statement Issued for Friday Night into Saturday
We have more snow expected late this evening into tomorrow morning. Our excellent winter operations team will be ready as always. Special...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 3, 20231 min read


City to Send Reminder Calls About March 16th Vacant Unit Tax Declaration Deadline
Ottawa – The City will be phoning those remaining residential property owners who have not yet completed their Vacant Unit Tax (VUT)...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 3, 20231 min read


Council approves City’s 2023 budget
On Wednesday March 1st, Council passed the 2023 Budget, which prioritizes affordable housing and protection for those most at risk in our...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 2, 20233 min read


Committee approves draft budget for community and social services, recreation and parks
Ottawa – The City’s Community Services Committee today recommended Council approve its portions of the Draft Budget for 2023, which...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 1, 20232 min read


Special advisory: overnight winter weather parking ban in effect from 7 pm on Tuesday, February 28 t
Ottawa – Due to weather conditions, an overnight winter weather parking ban will be in effect on Tuesday, February 28 between 7 pm and 7...

Ward 5 Staff
Feb 28, 20233 min read


Agriculture and Rural Affairs approves upgrades for David Manchester Road
Ottawa – The City’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee today approved its Draft Budget 2023, which commits $5.5 million to renew...

Ward 5 Staff
Feb 24, 20232 min read


Councillor Kelly's First Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority AGM
The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority 55th Annual General Meeting was held this afternoon (Feb 22). "It was a pleasure to attend...

Ward 5 Staff
Feb 22, 20231 min read


Committee invests in climate priorities, water and waste diversion
Ottawa – The City’s Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved its portion of Draft Budget 2023, including investments that...

Ward 5 Staff
Feb 21, 20232 min read
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