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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


Councillor Kelly Unveils City Plans to Clean Iron Build Up in Village of Carp Water Pipes
April 24, 2025 Statement from Councillor Kelly: Today I met with staff from Infrastructure and Water Services (IWSD) in response to the...

Ward 5 Staff
3 days 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


Public Works Update on Pothole Repairs, Spring Cleaning and More
Spring has officially sprung! Following a busy winter season, this memo provides an overview of the spring and summer operations of the...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 151 min read


Councillor Kelly's Constance Bay Public Meeting Set For April 30
Over the past two months, as part of our community outreach, my team and I spent several days visiting homes in Constance Bay. Residents...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 141 min read


Operations Update: Spring Snow Event - Monday, April 7
Ottawa is about to be blanketed with more snow, and the Roads and Parking Services team is ready to spring into action. Forecast and...
Clarke Kelly
Apr 72 min read


City Approves Continuation of Annual Farm Grant Program
City Council has approved the continuation of the annual Farm Grant Program to provide financial relief to working farmers. The grant...
Clarke Kelly
Apr 71 min read


Ottawa Public Library Offers New Programs at Carp and Constance Bay Branches
Constance Bay: Family Storytime Carp: Film screening program of documentary trilogy: Elsewhere Carp: Free Tax Preparation Do you need...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 42 min read


Spring Snow/Ice Weather Event – April 2, 2025 Update
Forecast and conditions Environment Canada has issued a Freezing Rain Warning and Special Weather Statement for the Ottawa region....

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 22 min read
Hydro Ottawa prepares for potential outages ahead of spring ice storm
A potential spring ice storm is forecast to begin this evening (Friday) and continue into Monday, March 31. Significant ice build-up is...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 282 min read


Springtime Water Level Observations and Latest Sandbag Depots Now Open in Ward 5
March 21, 2025 Here is the latest update on water levels from Jim Lethbridge, Area Manager, Emergency Planning and Response with the City...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 212 min read


New Grants Available Through the Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program
New grants available through the Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program The Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program (ORCWP) provides funding for...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 211 min read


Spring Freshet March 19, 2025 Update
For the next few weeks, this will be a living document, updated regularly with the latest on the 2025 Spring Freshet. Wednesday, March...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 202 min read


Python Pothole Patchers: City Begins Annual Springtime Pothole Repair
How many city crews does it take to fill potholes? As many as we can deploy! The freeze/thaw cycles have now taken hold, and it’s...
stevewarne2
Mar 183 min read


City of Ottawa Launches “Shop Local, Buy Canadian” Campaign
March 7, 2025 The City of Ottawa has launched a “Shop Local, Buy Canadian” campaign in response to the implementation of new tariffs from...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 121 min read


March 20 due date for interim property taxes and Vacant Unit Tax declarations
Residents are reminded interim property tax payments and Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declarations share the same deadline – Thursday, March 20....

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 102 min read


Seasonal load restrictions for heavy vehicles serving Ottawa
Beginning on Monday, March 17, seasonal load restrictions will be in effect. Commercial vehicles or trailers with a gross vehicle weight...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 101 min read


Councillor Clarke Kelly's Statement and Position on Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in South March Area
For release March 6, 2025 Councillor Kelly's Statement and Position on Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in South March Area (Expanded...
Clarke Kelly
Mar 66 min read


City Winter Operations Updates - Feb 19/25
On this page you will find updates from the Roads Operations Team about weather events in the City of Ottawa Winter Operations Update -...

Ward 5 Staff
Feb 1916 min read


Update on Proposed New Signalized Intersection For March Road and Buckbean Avenue
City staff is recommending road works on March Road and Buckbean Avenue to construct a new four-legged signalized intersection including...

Ward 5 Staff
Feb 131 min read
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