Statement from Councillor Kelly: I know how important the Corkery Community Centre expansion project is to so many residents, and I truly appreciate your patience and continued interest. Given the number of inquiries my office has received, I will now be sharing weekly updates in this space to keep you informed on the progress. I fully understand the frustration that can come with delays, especially when the goal is something as meaningful as a place for the community to gat

Residents in eligible areas can now apply for their 2026 Open Air Fire Permits through the new online portal. Open air fire permits • A permit is required for all open-air fires on private property. Permitted open air fires include campfires, backyard fireplaces, chiminea, brush piles, and agricultural burns. • Use the address look-up tool to check if your property is eligible for a permit. • Before you burn: o Understand your responsibilities as described in the Open Air Fi

Please see the above video for my full statement at the Council table yesterday evening. Yesterday was the final opportunity to debate the Marchurst BESS as the zoning by-law amendment (ZBLA) was before council for the final vote after the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee voted against giving the applicant the ZBLA they required to execute the project.   Knowing the likelihood that the majority of Council was going to approve zoning, I moved a motion to add a holding p

Councillor Kelly's Full Statement on City of Ottawa's 2026 Budget: Yesterday, Council discussed priorities, strategies, and funding during a roughly 10-hour long conversation about the 2026 budget. My priorities have not changed since I was first elected. I intended to work to keep West Carleton-March rural, which is why I opposed Urban Boundary Expansion. I intended to bring rural concerns to the table, which is why I brought back the Rural Summit last year. I worked very ha

West Carleton-March Councillor Clarke's Kelly's Statement Nov 18, 2025 Last week at Council, I was very happy to get the full support of my council colleagues and the mayor in voting to support the staff recommendation to deny the most recent application to expand the urban boundary in South March. If this application had succeeded, it would have brought the urban boundary all the way to Dunrobin Road on the East side, to Old Second Line Rd. on the Northeast side, and Cameron

Please be advised that we'll be hosting a Community Information Session: Dry and Low Water Wells – Winter Season on Monday, December 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. This session will be open to any resident who is interested in attending. Here is the agenda for the meeting: Community Information Session: Dry and Low Water Wells – Winter Season Welcome and Introductions (Councillors) Purpose of the Meeting and How It Will be Run (Councillors) Information Updates/Formal Short Presenta

Carp Airport Meeting Review On Wednesday night (Nov. 19), West Capital Power held a Virtual Community Information Session about their proposed BESS project at the Carp Airport. The company discussed the following subjects: • Overview of the proposed project • How it would operate and its timelines • System technology, safety, and fire protection • How to provide feedback You can listen to the audio from the meeting here:  https://westcapitalpower.ca/capacity/community-engagem

It's that time of year again. The trees have shed their leaves, pumpkin spice season has come and gone, and there is a chill in the air – winter is here. As the coldest season of the year begins, the City is already working to keep our roads and sidewalks clear and our communities safe throughout the winter months. Winter weather parking bans Between November 15 and April 1, winter weather parking bans may be called to support winter operations  when Environment Canada foreca

Statement from Councillor Kelly: Yesterday at Council the 2026 budget was tabled. Over the next week or two, I will be doing a lot of reading and digesting to determine what this budget will mean for our ward. I will also be having meetings with our City Manager and delegations at committees such as Public Works and Infrastructure, Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and Emergency and Protective Services. Once I have had an opportunity to fully review the Ward 5 highlights and dis

Carp Airport Please be advised that West Capital Power will be hosting a Virtual Community Information Session about their proposed 20 MW BESS project at the Carp Airport. It's set for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. For more details and how to register, visit the link below: Marchurst Please be advised that Brookfield Renewable, in partnership with The Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn, will be hosting a Community Town Hall to discuss the Marchurst BESS propos

This morning, on November 11, I was honoured to join many members of our community in paying tribute to those who serve and have served our great nation and, of course, the many Canadians who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect democracy and the freedoms we value and enjoy, but often take for granted. As I reflected during the ceremony, it was impossible not to think of my grandfathers, Patrick Kelly and Martin Dickson, who both served Canada during WWII. I am proud to be

In a special meeting on Friday, City Council voted 15-10 in favour of approving Lansdowne 2.0 , the $418.8 million plan to, among other things, build an events centre and new north-side stands at Lansdowne. Councillor Kelly made the following statement after the meeting: Today, I voted in favour of the final recommendations from City of Ottawa staff to support the redevelopment of Lansdowne Park. As I always do, I would like to explain how and why I came to the decision to do

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

The City is conducting a review and update of the Private Approach By-law, which regulates the construction, use and maintenance of private approaches in the city. A private approach is the part of a driveway or vehicular access to private property that is on the City’s right of way. Stay informed and get engaged City staff are hosting an online public information session, tailored to rural communities, on November 10, 2025. The session will cover how the City reviews and per

Official Plan Amendment Proposal Summary Owner: Minto Communities Date: November 6, 2025 Comments due date: December 4, 2025 Site Location 1700 Richardson Side Road Applicant’s Proposal The City of Ottawa has received an Official Plan Amendment application to redesignate the lands from Agricultural Resource Area to Rural Countryside. Proposal Details The property is located south-east of the turning circle between Richardson Side Road and Huntmar Drive. The lot is approximate

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee today recommended approval of a zoning amendment to facilitate the establishment of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility and associated private utilities south of the Trail Waste Facility Landfill. BESS are an emerging battery technology that can help make the electricity system more reliable by drawing and storing energy from the grid during off-peak hours, when demand is low, and discharging it back to the grid when

Councillor Kelly hosted a Village of Carp and area Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, at the Carp Agricultural Hall. Many City staff members from various departments were on hand at the well-attended meeting to answer questions about City issues in the village. From Councillor Kelly: Thank you to all residents who joined the Village of Carp and area Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday night — and for the thoughtful ideas and concerns shared with City staff and myself.

Blue and black bin collection changes coming January 1 Changes are coming to how blue and black bins are collected across the province. Under regulations from the Government of Ontario , responsibility for collecting and processing recycling across Ontario will transfer to producers of paper and packaging. This means that Ontarians will be able to recycle the same materials no matter where they live.   It also means that beginning on Thursday, January 1, 2026, the City of Ott

Statement from Councillor Kelly on the grand re-opening of the Dunrobin Plaza on October 29th, 2025, seven years after it was struck by a tornado. "I was honoured to be on hand for the ribbon and cake-cutting ceremonies at the official grand re-opening of the Dunrobin Plaza yesterday morning. Nearly seven years after a 2018 tornado devastated the plaza, the ceremony was a special moment of renewal for our community. After extensive work, the plaza has been completely rebuilt

Here's an opportunity to see and provide input on the City's recommended design plan for the Carp Road widening project, from Highway 417 to Hazeldean Road. The presentation is set for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Tony Graham Recreation Complex in Kanata from 7 to 9 pm. It's part of a public information session to discuss the planned project. In addition to this meeting, residents can also participate through viewing and commenting on the online documents posted at ottawa.