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Councillor Kelly's Updates on Dry or Compromised Private Wells In Ward 5
This will be a live document dedicated to providing updates and supports for those residents who are dealing with dry or compromised private wells in parts of West Carleton-March (Ward 5). Keep checking back to see the latest updates, information and guidance. Be alerted to new updates by following us on social media. X (Twitter ) , Facebook , Instagram or Bluesky , or Subscribe to our newsletter Update Oct. 24, 2025 Beginning at noon today (Oct 24), residents who ar
Clarke Kelly
Oct 258 min read


Automated Speed Enforcement Program Update
To: Mayor and Members of City Council From: City of Ottawa Public Works Department Subject: Automated Speed Enforcement Program On...

Ward 5 Staff
Oct 95 min read


City of Ottawa Forestry Services Fall Update
Good afternoon , Our trees are confirming what the calendar is telling us: fall is here. But Forestry Services staff never slow down, so...

Ward 5 Staff
Oct 73 min read


Councillor Kelly's Statement As ARAC Supports Recommendations For Two Solar Projects in Ward 5
On Thursday (Oct. 2), the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee voted in favour of the staff recommendation to provide a Municipal...
Clarke Kelly
Oct 24 min read


ARAC To Consider Ward 5 Solar Proposals At October 2nd Meeting
A reminder to residents that tomorrow at the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee meeting, we will consider a report and...
Clarke Kelly
Oct 11 min read


National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Ceremonies in Carp
Sept 30, 2025 Every year on September 30, Canada observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the children who...
Clarke Kelly
Sep 301 min read


Review: A Great Weekend At The 162nd Carp Fair
Statement from Councillor Kelly: Another edition of the 162nd Carp Fair — The Best Little Fair in Canada — is now in the books! The...
Clarke Kelly
Sep 291 min read


Don’t sleep on safety: test your alarms with Ottawa Fire Services
As part of the fall Wake Up! program, firefighters from Ottawa Fire Services will visit homes across the city this week to ensure smoke...

Ward 5 Staff
Sep 222 min read


Meeting The Diefenbunker's New Executive Director
Earlier this week, Councillor Kelly got the chance to meet the new Executive Director of the Diefenbunker, Monique Goffinet. Monique was...

Ward 5 Staff
Sep 123 min read


Councillor Kelly Sets Date For Ward 5 Public Consultation For City's 2026 Draft Budget
With the City's 2026 budget discussions now well underway, Councillor Kelly will be holding a Ward 5-specific Public Consultation on...

Ward 5 Staff
Sep 113 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


Sept 24 Date Finalized For Second Public Consultation for Dunrobin Solar Project
Councillor Kelly's Statement on Dunrobin Solar Project and Second Public Meeting Coming Up Later This Month: On August 13th, Westbridge...
Clarke Kelly
Sep 92 min read


ARAC: Enhanced Process for Evaluating All-Way Stops At Rural Intersections
The City’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee today received the results of a review of processes for determining if traffic signals...

Ward 5 Staff
Sep 44 min read


Private Well Users Encouraged to Conserve Water
August 22, 2025 Due to the extreme dry conditions, three local conservation authorities have issued low water advisories. Users of...

Ward 5 Staff
Aug 222 min read


Level 2 Low Water Condition Declared for West Carleton-March
On August 6, 2025, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority declared a Level 2 Low Water Condition within the Carp River Watershed ,...

Ward 5 Staff
Aug 136 min read


Councillor Kelly's Statement on Large Solar Project Being Proposed in Dunrobin
Councillor Kelly's statement on the virtual public consultation coming up on August 13th regarding solar power project being proposed in...
Clarke Kelly
Aug 51 min read


Councillor Kelly's Report on May 2025 Constance Bay Town Hall: Addressing Key Concerns and Next Steps
May 28, 2025 Constance and Buckham’s Bay Community Centre Constance Bay Community Town Hall Councillor Clarke Kelly, Jim Lethbridge...

Ward 5 Staff
Jul 3018 min read


Councillor Kelly's Update on ARAC Terms of Reference
Things have been very busy over the last few months and there are a few important things I want to update Ward 5 residents on. The new...

Ward 5 Staff
Jul 282 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


ARAC Moves to Strengthen its Role in Representing Rural Voices
Published on July 3, 2025 Council, committees and City Hall Parking, roads, traffic and transit The City’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs...

Ward 5 Staff
Jul 92 min read
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