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Water Levels Rising Again: Update on Spring Flooding in West Carleton
(Sunday April 30th, 2023) Spring flooding update: Water levels are rising and will continue to rise until at least mid week. Based on the...

Ward 5 Staff
May 1, 20233 min read


Your budget, your say: Provide feedback on City’s budget engagement
Ottawa – Residents can now provide feedback on the City of Ottawa’s annual budget process by completing a short survey that will be used...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 27, 20232 min read


Flood Monitoring Continues as City shifts operations away from filling of sandbags
Update from the City: We are continuing to monitor spring flooding through to the end of this week and beyond. We will have supervisors...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 26, 20233 min read


Councillor Kelly Opens Council Meeting With Statement About Spring Flooding in West Carleton
Councillor Kelly addresses City Council to open the meeting, providing an update on flooding in West Carleton and thanking the amazing...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 26, 20231 min read


Spring Flooding Update from City's Emergency and Protective Services
This is an update on the City’s posture in relation to spring flooding, as well as to share the guidance we are providing to residents...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 25, 20232 min read


Well and Septic: Free Testing, Important Info for Ward 5 Properties Affecting by Flooding
If flood water has affected your property, you're encouraged to have your well water tested. April 24: Flooding scenes over the weekend...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 24, 20232 min read


Update from City's Emergency Operations Centre on Spring Flooding
The purpose of this email is to provide you with an update on current conditions, as well as the City’s on-going flood preparedness work....

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 20, 20233 min read


MVCA Update on Water levels in the Constance Bay area
April 20, 2023 — From the MVCA website: This FLOOD WARNING statement is an update to the Flood Warning issued for areas along the Lower...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 20, 20231 min read


Councillor Kelly Updates Flooding Situation and Volunteer Effort
From Morris Island, Councillor Kelly provides the latest update on spring flooding in West Carleton, stressing the need for volunteers to...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 20, 20231 min read


Flood Preparedness: Where to Pick Up Sandbags
April 13th update: Water levels and flows on the Ottawa River are expected to increase gradually over the coming week and stay close to...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 17, 20231 min read


Children and youth in Ottawa can “Play Free” this year
Ottawa – Beginning Saturday, April 15, children and youth of Ottawa can participate in “Play Free” – a lineup of free drop-in activities...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 13, 20232 min read


VIDEO: Councillor Kelly Hosts Successful Public Meeting for Flood Preparedness
On Wednesday night, Councillor Kelly hosted officials and experts from the City of Ottawa, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority,...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 13, 20231 min read


Councillor Kelly to host in-person community meeting on flood preparedness on April 12th
Councillor Kelly will be hosting an in-person community meeting on flood preparedness on April 12th at 7pm. The meeting will be held at...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 6, 20231 min read


Easter Weekend Schedule Changes to City Services
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and impacts to City services for the Easter...

Ward 5 Staff
Apr 3, 20234 min read


City Councillors Rural Ottawa Farm Tour Makes Stop in West Carleton
Left to right, Councillors George Darouze, David Brown, Ariel Troster, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Sean Devine, Clarke Kelly, Wilson Lo and...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 30, 20231 min read


Now Accepting Funding Applications for Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program
The Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program provides funding for projects that protect surface water and groundwater quality. Eligible...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 30, 20231 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


Over 6400 Homes in West Carleton to Receive Major Internet Upgrades
Councillor Kelly was pleased to be part of the announcement today that 6400 homes in West Carleton will be receiving major internet...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 13, 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
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