My office will be closed from Monday, December 22nd to Friday, January 2nd. It will reopen on Monday, January 5th. 3-1-1 services remain open during this time. We wish you a safe and joyful holiday season and look forward to assisting you in the new year.
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I voted in favour of the Community Services Budget that passed at Council on Dec 10th. Here are some highlights: The Community Funding Framework invests $34 million in 140 social services agencies, which includes $2.1 million invested in the Community Safety...
The new zoning bylaw has been working its way forward since the first draft was issued on April 29, 2024. The third draft was considered by a joint committee of Council this week. The new zoning bylaw is needed to update the city’s zoning so that it is consistent with...
I was at the Mayor’s Breakfast this morning (Monday, December 8th) with Prime Minister Mark Carney, and I left with mixed feelings. It’s great that PM Carney the time to speak about the federal work underway in our nation’s capital: The bid to bring the Sommet de la...
Beginning on Thursday, January 1, 2026, the City of Ottawa will no longer be responsible for collecting your blue and black bin. Under regulations from the Government of Ontario, the producers of paper and packaging will be responsible for collecting and processing...
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1. It’s time to fix what’s broken — not keep delaying it When Lansdowne 1.0 was approved in 2014 with then mayor Jim Watson, City Hall made a critical mistake by leaving out the north side stands and arena. We’re now paying the price for that decision. The arena is in...
Let’s rake & roll – peak leaf and yard season is almost here. What does this mean? Starting on Tuesday, October 14 waste collection operators have until 8 pm to pick up separately set out leaf and yard waste at the curb. The peak season typically lasts for...
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