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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 21, 20252 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 21, 20251 min read


City of Ottawa's Road Safety Action Plan: Aggressive Driving
Aggressive driving is an illegal and inexcusable high-risk driving behaviour that can come with a very high cost. In fact, from...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 21, 20254 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 20, 20252 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 18, 20253 min read


Civic Events Funding stream of Community Funding now open for applications
Civic Events Funding stream of Community Funding is now open for applications. Civic Events Funding is used to deliver family-friendly...
stevewarne2
Mar 17, 20251 min read


2025 Spring Freshet Task Force Update
The City’s Spring Freshet Task force continues to monitor and prepare for the coming season. Sandbag locations are now open to the...

Ward 5 Staff
Mar 17, 20251 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 12, 20251 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 10, 20252 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 10, 20251 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 6, 20256 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 24, 20252 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 19, 202516 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 13, 20251 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 13, 20253 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 12, 20251 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 10, 20251 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 6, 20251 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 5, 20254 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 1, 20251 min read
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