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Members of Ottawa’s emergency preparedness and protective services committee explored what tools the city had to strengthen protections against encroachments during construction.
The water services department and Ottawa Public Health are to examine the feasibility of identifying key geographic locations for sampling.
Wastewater surveillance for drugs pitched to Ottawa city council
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Good News! Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Advances Construction Encroachment Report
EPPS Committee has approved a report calling for a review of Ottawa’s construction oversight framework, including potential new tools to address demolition impacts, property damage, and enforcement concerns related to urban infill development. The goal is to better protect residents while supporting responsible growth.
Council approves projects to enhance the downtown and ByWard Market experience
City Council has approved new investments to improve safety, public spaces, and community supports in downtown Ottawa and the ByWard Market. Funded through the reallocation of existing provincial funding, the initiatives include infrastructure upgrades, mental health and homelessness services, public health programs, and measures to help create a safer, more vibrant downtown.
Important Environment/Health Protection Notice for Vanier
This notice is mailed annually to property owners and tenants in your neighbourhood (see area outlined in the location map below) to remind you that there may be contaminants of health concern in the soil on your property, and to provide suggested precautions you can take to avoid unnecessary exposure.
The Lansdowne Breakdown
Lansdowne is at the centre of everyday life in Ottawa. It is where people gather for games, concerts, markets, and spending time with friends. It’s history and its location make it much more than a destination. It is part of the city’s identity. And now…Lansdowne is set for change.
This podcast looks beyond the headlines to explore what is really at stake because what happens at Lansdowne will shape how Ottawa gathers.
Councillor Report: Strengthening Protections Against Construction Encroachment
Does this unfortunately look all too familiar to you? Construction projects that trespass onto neighbouring properties, damage fencing or landscaping, or ignore approved conditions are becoming too common.
City to support new Recreation Centre in Vanier, in partnership with CSCV
FINALLY, Vanier is getting a new recreation centre. This is the most significant city investment for new infrastructure in Vanier since amalgamation.
After four years of advocacy, today we officially signed an agreement to move forward on a new recreation center as part of the community hub at 250 Montréal Road with the CSC Vanier, the City of Ottawa and Regional Group.
