Greenfield and Mann avenues southbound, from King Edward Avenue to the highway 417 westbound on-ramp, will be closed on three consecutive nights from 7 pm until 6 am from Monday, September 23 to Wednesday, September 25. The westbound highway 417 on-ramp at Greenfield Avenue will also be closed on the same nights from 10 pm to 6 am. Alternate access to the 417 westbound will be via O’Connor Street or the Vanier Parkway during the closures. The scheduled lane reductions and closures may be modified as needed should weather affect the schedule or conditions change. Sunday, September 29 is reserved as an alternate date for work, if required.
Nicholas Street, between highway 417 and Laurier Avenue, will be reduced nightly to one lane in each direction from 9 pm to 6 am starting Wednesday, September 25 until Friday, September 27 at 6 am.
This post is also available in French.
I have participated in a number of measures that are making the market a safer place for everyone, from residents of Ward 12 to visitors from other parts of the city, to international tourists. While I am proud of these measures and I feel strongly that they will make...
Over the past decades, communities across Canada have experienced the devastating consequences of the opioid crisis. Over 53,000 Canadians have died from overdose since 2016. I am always looking at ways municipalities can make a difference in this...
In 2023, the Ottawa Humane Society asked residents about the biggest challenges facing pet owners in our city. More than 3,000 people responded, and the message was clear: affordability and access to veterinary care remain one of the biggest concerns for families...
What is a motion? A motion, with its very legal language, is simply a formal proposal asking the City to take action, make a change, or direct city staff to do something. Motions are presented first at Committee, and if successful, they move on to be debated and voted...
One of the major benefits of being a downtown urban ward is receiving Cash in Lieu of Parkland (CILP, CIL for short) from developments. What is Cash in Lieu? When a new development happens, the city requires developers to set aside land for public parks. But in an...
On May 28, the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee approved my report on construction encroachment, demolition impacts, and enforcement gaps related to urban infill development. You can listen to my remarks here.The report was developed in...
On May 27, Council approved projects to help revitalize and enhance the downtown and ByWard. The funding to support these initiatives will be reallocated from the William Street pedestrian and streetscape project, funded by the Ontario-Ottawa Agreement. That project...
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...
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. At the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services...
English
French