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Flood Watch: Ottawa River Expected To Rise This Week, Levels Similar to Spring of 2023
April 26, 2025 Flood Watch Statement From Councillor Kelly: I know that this is the last thing anyone wants to hear right now, but the...
Clarke Kelly
19 hours ago1 min read


With Water Levels Increasing, Freshet Task Force Shifts Focus to the Ottawa River
April 24, 2025 The Freshet Task Force has been slowly shifting its focus from the smaller local waterways to the Ottawa River.   Ottawa...

Ward 5 Staff
3 days ago2 min read


City of Ottawa's Road Safety Action Plan: Aggressive Driving
Aggressive driving is an illegal and inexcusable high-risk driving behaviour that can come with a very high cost. In fact, from...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 214 min read


Holiday Hours For The West Carleton Client Service Centre
Please be advised that the West Carleton Client Service Centre, which is open every Wednesday, will be closed for the holidays on Dec....

Ward 5 Staff
Nov 25, 20241 min read


Yellow Bags are Now Available
Starting Monday, November 4Â any garbage above the three-item garbage limit must be placed in a City of Ottawa yellow bag. If the...

Ward 5 Staff
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Update to collision in Constance Bay: police seeking witnesses
NEWS RELEASE/ COMMUNIQUÉ Executive Services Services de direction 474, rue Elgin Street Ottawa, Ontario Tel./tél. 613-236-1222...

Ward 5 Staff
Sep 10, 20241 min read


FAQ: Why is There a Burn Ban?
When it is deemed by Ottawa Fire Service that the grass, bush, and brush is at a point where it is getting very dry (we call this...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 25, 20242 min read


When you’re behind the wheel, every text can wait
Ottawa winters give you plenty of distractions, with icy or snowy roads, snowplows, reduced visibility due to blowing snow and worrying...

Ward 5 Staff
Feb 2, 20242 min read


OCDSB Kindergarten Registration Now Open
If your child is turning 4 in 2024, you can now register for Kindergarten at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB). In...

Ward 5 Staff
Jan 3, 20241 min read


Disaster Recovery Assistance Program for May 2023 Flooding
The Province of Ontario has recently activated the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program for the flooding this past...

Ward 5 Staff
Aug 10, 20231 min read


New! Unlimited drive + text plan. Only $1,000 and three demerit points.
It’s so tempting. Your phone pings with a notification or you get an alert on your smartwatch. You’re an experienced driver, there isn’t...

Ward 5 Staff
Aug 3, 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


If Your Vehicle Breaks Down, Make Sure You "Know Your Tow"
Ottawa – If you are in a collision or your vehicle breaks down, be aware that tow trucks operating legally in Ottawa must be licensed....

Ward 5 Staff
May 11, 20232 min read
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