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Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Approves New Water Rate Structure for 2027
In a joint meeting on Wednesday (May 21), the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and the Environment and Climate Change Committee...
Clarke Kelly
May 22, 20254 min read


Councillor Kelly's Statement on the Passing of Former West Carleton Township Mayor Dwight Eastman
Former West Carleton Township Mayor and City Councillor Dwight Eastman It is with a heavy heart that I inform the residents of West...

Ward 5 Staff
May 16, 20252 min read


Flood Watch: Residents With Sandbag Walls Encouraged To Leave Them Intact For Now
A quick update from the Freshet Task force. We continue to monitor water levels along the Ottawa River. While our partner conservation...

Ward 5 Staff
May 15, 20251 min read


2025 West Carleton-March Road Resurfacing Update (May 15)
We received an updated schedule on Wednesday afternoon and wanted to update you on the following road resurfacing projects in West...

Ward 5 Staff
May 15, 20251 min read


Councillor Clarke Kelly's Constance Bay Town Hall Meeting Now Set For May 28
We're pleased to announce the new date for Councillor Kelly's upcoming Constance Bay Town Hall Public Meeting . It 's now set for...
Clarke Kelly
May 13, 20251 min read


Road Resurfacing to Begin This Month on Marchurst
Please be advised that road resurfacing will begin this month on Marchurst Road from Murphy Side Road to Thomas A. Dolan Parkway. This...

Ward 5 Staff
May 8, 20251 min read


Road Resurfacing to Begin This Month Along Thomas A. Dolan Parkway
As part of our annual infrastructure maintenance cycle, road resurfacing and improvements will begin this month along Thomas A. Dolan...

Ward 5 Staff
May 7, 20251 min read


Stay Safe and Informed: City Launches New Emergency Notification System – Ottawa Alert
We're pleased to announce a new communications tool in the event of emergencies. Ottawa Alert, the City’s new public emergency...

Ward 5 Staff
May 6, 20252 min read


Register Now For City of Ottawa Summer Camps in West Carleton
The City of Ottawa is offering Summer Camps in West Carleton! The camps are located in Carp as well as Constance Bay this summer. We have...

Ward 5 Staff
May 6, 20251 min read


MVCA Upgrades Their Flood Watch To Flood Warning
On Thursday evening, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) upgraded their flood watch to a flood warning. Updates a week...
Clarke Kelly
May 2, 20254 min read


April 30 Constance Bay Town Hall Meeting Now Postponed Due to Power Outage
To the residents of Constance Bay, After an update from Hydro One and consultation with my team, city staff, and members of the...
Clarke Kelly
Apr 30, 20252 min read


Severe Winds Cause Hydro One Power Outages Across West-Carleton
Hydro One crews report they are working to restore power after severe winds caused damage and power outages across Ontario last night....
Clarke Kelly
Apr 30, 20251 min read


Flood Watch: Ottawa River Expected To Rise This Week To Levels Similar to Spring of 2023
April 27, 2025 Update #3 Flood Watch Statement From Councillor Kelly With the water expected to continue to rise until Tuesday it was...
Clarke Kelly
Apr 27, 20253 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
Apr 24, 20251 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
Apr 24, 20252 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 15, 20251 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 14, 20251 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 7, 20252 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 7, 20251 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 4, 20252 min read
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