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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


How will tariffs and counter-tariffs impact businesses and residents in Ottawa?
Every day, there seems to be more talk about tariffs in the ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the United States. Even if tariffs...

Ward 5 Staff
Feb 242 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


Feb 12 City Council Meeting Summary
February 12, 2025 Council, committees and City Hall Council today received the 2024 Lansdowne annual report . The partnership between the...

Ward 5 Staff
Feb 133 min read


Councillor Kelly's Family Day Skate Set for Monday February 17 at Cavanagh Sensplex
Councillor Kelly will be hosting a Family Day Skate on Monday, Feb 17, 2025. This free event is from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Cavanagh...
Clarke Kelly
Feb 121 min read


Councillor Kelly Visits Fitzroy Harbour and Carp Winter Carnivals
There were two winter carnivals in West Carleton-March this weekend. Councillor Kelly and his family were pleased to pay a visit to both...

Ward 5 Staff
Feb 101 min read


Councillor Kelly Presents Ottawa Sports Award to West Carleton Athletes
The 72nd Annual Ottawa Sports Awards were held on Wednesday (Feb 5, 2025) at the Infinity Convention Centre. Councillor Kelly was on hand...

Ward 5 Staff
Feb 61 min read


Councillor Kelly Asks Evolugen to Reconsider Format Choice For Feb 23 Public Meeting for Marchurst BESS
Based on feedback that I received from residents, I reached out to Evolugen to inquire about their plans for a town hall type event....

Ward 5 Staff
Feb 54 min read


City Passes Councillor Kelly's Motion to Defer Decision on Ferry Road Property
Councillor Kelly's statement on Ferry Road Property At the January 23, 2025 meeting of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, we...

Ward 5 Staff
Feb 11 min read


Evolugen to Host Series of Public Engagement Sessions Starting Feb 23 at WCSS
Evolugen, the company proposing the Marchurst BESS facility, now targeted for South March, has announced it will host a series of public...

Ward 5 Staff
Jan 312 min read


Councillor Kelly's Review of 2025 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference
From the ROMA Conference, Sunday, January 19 - Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto It’s been a very busy week...

Ward 5 Staff
Jan 284 min read


ARAC Meeting: Councillor Kelly's Comments on Acquisition of Ferry Road Property
Jan 24, 2025 Statement from Councillor Kelly on the acquisition of Ferry Road Property: The January 23, 2025 meeting of the Agriculture...
Clarke Kelly
Jan 243 min read


Councillor Kelly Attends 2025 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference in Toronto
From the ROMA Conference, Sunday, January 19 - Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto A few thoughts from Councillor...

Ward 5 Staff
Jan 201 min read


Check Out March Break Camp Offerings Before January 21 Registration
We’ve got something fun planned for your kids over the March break. Check out register.ottawa.ca for a wide variety of themes,...

Ward 5 Staff
Jan 152 min read


Construction Note: Upcoming Road Closure and Tree Removal on Carp Road
Please be advised that the City has issued a permit for tree removal near the intersection of Carp Road and Donald B. Munro Drive in the...

Ward 5 Staff
Jan 141 min read


Update From Councillor Kelly After His Meeting With Evolugen On Potential BESS Proposal
Statement from Councillor Kelly on Potential BESS Proposal in West Carleton-March January 10, 2025 Note: This is a follow-up to...

Ward 5 Staff
Jan 103 min read


Provincial Offences Act Services Now Available at West Carleton Client Service Centre in Kinburn
Councillor Kelly is pleased to announce that Provincial Offences Act (POA) services  are now available at our rural Client Service Centre...

Ward 5 Staff
Jan 91 min read
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