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Temporary Lane Reductions in Ward 5 Starting Nov 10 On McGee, Manion, and Gourlay
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

Ward 5 Staff
Nov 71 min read


Laws on Carbon Monoxide Alarms to Change on January 1
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

Ward 5 Staff
Nov 33 min read


Carp River: Low Water Status Update, Report of Residential Well Running Dry
We had a call on Tuesday (Sept 9) from a resident whose well has run dry, not far from our Ward 5 office in Kinburn. There's a chance...

Ward 5 Staff
Sep 92 min read


Paving the Way: Nightly 417 Ramp Closures at Kinburn Side Road This Week (July 14-18)
As part of provincial paving work, GIP Paving has announced the following 417 ramp closures this week at Kinburn Side Road. July 14-16...

Ward 5 Staff
Jul 142 min read


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

Ward 5 Staff
Jul 74 min read


Closure of Highway 417 Westbound On-ramps at Kinburn Side Road Scheduled For This Week
Provincial Notice for Upcoming Closure of Kinburn On-Ramps: *** UPDATE!!! Following up on this post from May 26, GIP Paving has informed...

Ward 5 Staff
May 262 min read


2025 West Carleton-March Road Resurfacing Update (May 15)
We received an updated schedule on Wednesday afternoon and wanted to update you on the following road resurfacing projects in West...

Ward 5 Staff
May 151 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 81 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 71 min read


Councillor Kelly Addresses Parking Violations and Recent Ticketing in Constance Bay
I wanted to take a moment to address the ongoing run of parking violations in Constance Bay. I’m pleased to see that Ottawa Traffic and...
Clarke Kelly
Aug 7, 20241 min read


Roadwork to Begin June 10th on March Road From Tall Forest Drive to Old Second Line Rd
As part of the City of Ottawa’s annual infrastructure maintenance cycle, road resurfacing will occur along March Road. For more...

Ward 5 Staff
Jun 5, 20241 min read


2024 Wild Parsnip Program Slated to Begin May 27
The 2024 Wild Parsnip Program is anticipated to start on May 27, 2024, weather permitting. The goal is to reduce the growth of wild...
Clarke Kelly
May 24, 20242 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


Road Resurfacing to Begin April 22 Along Carp Road and Diamondview
As part of the City of Ottawa’s annual infrastructure maintenance cycle, road resurfacing will occur along Carp Road (OR 5) and...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 15, 20242 min read


Complete your Vacant Unit Tax Declaration Before March 21
It’s time for Ottawa homeowners to complete their online Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) forms at ottawa.ca/vut for each residential property they...

Ward 5 Staff
Jan 4, 20243 min read


Mailout to residents from Service Line Warranties of Canada
Ottawa residents can expect letters from Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) to reach their mailboxes in the coming weeks. The...

Ward 5 Staff
Aug 24, 20231 min read


Highway 417 to close July 28 to 31 for pedestrian bridge installation
Ottawa – Highway 417 and select ramps will be closed in both directions between Woodroffe Avenue and Greenbank Road from Friday, July 28...

Ward 5 Staff
Jul 25, 20232 min read


Water Limitation Request for Village of Carp For June 28-29
URGENT REQUEST (2.0) FOR THE VILLAGE OF CARP: Once again this evening, we are asking residents and businesses in the Village of Carp, who...

Ward 5 Staff
Jun 28, 20231 min read


City Advises of Outdoor Recreation Impacts Due to Poor Air Auality
Ottawa – Environment Canada is warning of poor air quality for the Ottawa region due to wildfire smoke. As a result, the City of Ottawa...

Ward 5 Staff
Jun 26, 20231 min read


Air Quality Update for the Ottawa Region – June 7, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
Air Quality Update for the Ottawa Region – June 7, 2023, 12:00 p.m. OPH continues to monitor the air quality impacts caused by the...

Ward 5 Staff
Jun 7, 20232 min read
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