Now that we are fully immersed in autumn, residents and tourists alike go crazy for the beautiful fall colours. I love to go on hikes with my family and there is no better place to do so than in our nation’s capital (or just next door in Gatineau). As you go hiking...
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Three-item garbage limit FAQ
Sep 29, 2024 | Bulletins & Media Statements, News
The City’s new three-item garbage limit starts on Monday, September 30. The limit applies to residents who receive curbside waste collection, including those whose waste is collected in one shared location and those living on agricultural properties. There will...
REVISED – ROAD CLOSURE AND NOISE BY-LAW EXEMPTION FOR NIGHT WORK
Sep 24, 2024 | News, Transportation
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...
Happy Pride Everyone
Aug 20, 2024 | Cultural Development, Op-eds & Open Letters
For Pride 2024, I want to acknowledge two very important people who inspire me every day. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ As many of you know I was a gestational surrogate. Watching her amazing dads raise her is the most heartwarming experience!❤️ Second, Lowertown’s own Paul Fournier, aka...
Pipe Repairs Duford Street, Vanier
Aug 14, 2024 | Bulletins & Media Statements
Pipe Repairs Duford Street, between Lavergne and Grandmaître streets This notice is to advise that construction in Vanier will be undertaken between September and November 2024. This work is being conducted to complete the replacement of approximately 90 metres of...
Response to renoviction notices
Aug 9, 2024 | Bulletins & Media Statements
Thank you for your email about renovictions. I recently spoke to CTV on this matter. I was one of several Councillors who worked with Councillor Troster on her motion that was approved by the Housing and Planning Committee on April 10, and I supported it at Council...
OC Transpo’s New Ways to Bus Travel Planner
OC Transpo’s New Ways to Bus Travel Planner is now available on octranspo.com/NewWaysToBus. As discussed at Transit Commission on June 13, this exciting new resource allows residents to create travel plans for future trips in the new network, using typical weekday and...
Have your say about alcohol consumption in Parks, and other bylaw issues
Jul 10, 2024 | Community Services, News
The City held an unadvertised “pop-up” at Riverain Park on July 9, 2024, from 11:30-2:00pm to gather park users' feedback. City staff members were on-site, along with a booth to inform people of the Parks and Facilities By-law Review and to discuss their experience...
ByWard Market & Downtown Rideau Virtual Town Hall
Jun 10, 2024 | Planning & Development
Soft Conversions
May 24, 2024 | News
On Thursday May 2nd, 2024, Councillor Plante hosted a hybrid Lunch and Learn Event on Soft Conversions. Soft Conversion is defined as an intermediate step in the transformation of older buildings into affordable housing, that focuses on the urgent need to provide...