September 15, 2023 newsletter from Rawlson King, City Councillor for Rideau-Rockcliffe.
A Message from Councillor King
This week, I voted against budget direction at City Council that would limit 2024 tax increases to 2.5 per cent. I told City Council that building an affordable city requires investment. Despite objections from myself and other like-minded urban City councillors, Council chose to accept the tax and levy increases as proposed by City staff.
By placing an arbitrary cap on budget direction, the City hampers its ability to provide essential services and infrastructure improvements. From social services to a lack of affordable housing, to increasing rates of homelessness and encampments of unsheltered people, to poor roads and sidewalks and unreliable transit, I hear complaints from residents day after day about declining and degrading quality of our amenities, services and infrastructure. I believe the only way to redress these concerns is by investing in services beyond the rate of inflation, so that the city can positively enhance the quality of life for its residents, especially in affordable housing, social services and transit. More investment in our crumbling infrastructure also creates a more conducive environment for economic growth and job creation. If we are serious about improving affordability in our city, it will be imperative that we realistically assess the city's needs and requirements and then invest accordingly.
One of the key services that require additional investment is transit. As your City Councillor, I continue to advocate for reliable transit service. Today, I released a position paper focused on optimizing OC Transpo bus routes in Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward to enhance efficiency and improve passenger experience. The paper explores the challenges with current routes that serve our area and the importance of route optimization for the main bus routes which serve this Ward. Additionally, the position paper showcases the benefits of optimization, such as reduced travel time, improved reliability, and increased ridership and makes recommendations concerning bus route improvements based upon resident input from both a transit survey and virtual townhall session that my office conducted, in conjunction with Rideau-Vanier Councillor Stéphanie Plante and Somerset Councillor Ariel Troster earlier this year. The paper can be accessed here: https://shorturl.at/fsBZ7.
Your Councillor in the Community
Today, Sept. 15 I participated in the official unveiling of the crosswalks on Montreal Road at Bradley and St-Charles along with Rideau-Vanier Councillor Stéphanie Plante. The Vanier BIA unveiled these crosswalks featuring and spotlighting the Franco-Ontarian and Indigenous communities which both thrive in the Business Improvement Area.
I attended a preview tour of 1805 Gaspe Avenue, an exciting and spacious new community hub in Manor Park. The exterior of the building features a beautiful new mural, created with input from the community and made possible by a Crime Prevention Ottawa grant. The hub's official opening celebration is scheduled for Sept. 19 from 5 to 7 pm. Everyone welcome.
I was proud to present a proclamation on behalf of Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to the Ottawa New Edinburgh Club during its “Roaring Twenties” charity gala in celebration of its 140th anniversary and 100 years in the historic River House on the Ottawa River. The event, held the evening of Sept. 14, raised more than $80,000 in support of the Club's recreation programs.
I was pleased to help unveil a wonderful new mural at École élémentaire catholique Horizon-Jeunesse on MacArthur Avenue on Sept. 14 with Rideau-Vanier Councillor Stéphanie Plante.
I presented the Rich Little Award to this deserved young Ukrainian dance student at The School of Dance in New Edinburgh on Sept. 14. The presentation coincided with the launch of the school's 45th season.
I attended Harvest: A Feast for Fall at All Saints / Working Title Kitchen in Sandy Hill on Sept. 13 in support of Youturn Youth Support Services. Enjoyed wonderful creations by BiBi’s Middle Eastern Kitchen.
I enjoyed a great barbecue on Sept. 13 at Veteran’s House in Wateridge Village with residents and my Council colleagues, David Hill and Matt Luloff.
It is wonderful that a future park in Wateridge Village will honour Lieutenant-Colonel William G. Barker, VC. Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association and RCAF Foundation turned the soil on the new park on Sept. 12. In the skies over France and Italy, William Barker became one of the great air aces of the First World War. Born in Dauphin, Manitoba, he joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force in 1914, later transferring to the Royal Flying Corps. He gained renown in 1917 and 1918, downing 50 enemy aircraft and winning a reputation as the pre-eminent fighter pilot on the Italian front. William Barker was also respected as a leader, never losing a man in his command. Awarded the Victoria Cross and eight other gallantry medals, he is remembered as one of Canada's most decorated servicemen.
I enjoyed Beechwood Cemetery’s annual historical tour on Sept. 10 celebrating its 150th anniversary, with a descent of James Mather, one of Ottawa’s earliest architects and one of the cemetery’s founders.
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and I joined leaders from Ottawa's Jewish community on Sept. 11 at the Soloway Jewish Community Centre to discuss issues of concern to the Jewish community.
It was wonderful meeting with community members at the Canadian and Turkish Women’s Association of Ottawa’s Family Picnic in Vincent Massey Park on Sept. 10.
It was a beautiful day for the BeechFest celebration along Beechwood Avenue on Sept. 9. An estimated 5,000 people came out to enjoy the entertainment, tasty food offered by local businesses and a corn roast I co-hosted with Ottawa-Vanier MP Mona Fortier, Ottawa-Vanier MPP Lucille Collard and Rideau-Vanier Councillor Stéphanie Plante. Thanks to the Vanier BIA's incredible organizing efforts. Thank you also to Kitchissippi Councillor Jeff Leiper for stopping by.
I had a great time celebrating the music and heritage of New Edinburgh during the New Edinburgh StreetFest on Sept. 9, which was supported by more than 100 community volunteers.
Lots of bicycle parking available
Bytown Catering kiosk open from 11 am to 9 pm (expect a wait!)
Pets are not permitted in the NCC River House or on the docksNotice of Sewer Cleaning Activity
Water Services is projected to perform routine sanitary sewer cleaning in Rideau-Rockcliffe and Rideau-Vanier. Please refer to the following link for Scheduled Streets by Ward. For more information on wastewater collection, please visit ottawa.ca or contact 3-1-1.
New Edinburgh Neighbourhood Sale and Grill & Chill Barbecue - Sept. 16
The New Edinburgh Neighbourhood Sale, organized by the Crichton Community Council, takes place on Sept. 16 from 8 am until 2 pm. There will be a vendor market at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse at 203 Stanley Avenue. Homeowners, condominium groups, religious congregations, businesses, non-profit organizations and artists are encouraged to hold sales on private property throughout New Edinburgh. For more information, please click here.
Later that same day, Sept. 16 from 4 to 7 pm at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Avenue, the Crichton Community Council is celebrating its 30th birthday featuring a community barbecue, with hamburgers, hot-dogs, including options for vegetarians. Refreshments, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, will also be available. A talented face-painter will be on site. Game play areas will be set up on the lawns. Live music will fill the air. For details, please click here.
Canada Army Run - Coming through Rideau-Rockcliffe Sept. 17
The 16th annual Canada Army Run takes place this weekend, Sept. 17, raising important funds for Support Our Troops and Soldier On. Canada Army Run is an opportunity to show your support to the military by raising funds that will directly impact the lives of ill and injured soldiers, veterans and their families. Participants will be passing along routes in New Edinburgh, Rockcliffe Park, Beechwood Cemetery and Manor Park. The maps for the 5K, 10K and the half marathon 21.1K course maps are available at this link. Transit Service: OC Transpo routes will be detoured due to the street closures. Additionally, O-Train Line 1 service will begin one hour early at 7 am to help participants get to the event and service will run until 11 pm. For more information about the event, please click here.
Hemlock Park Lifecycle Project - Comment before Sept. 18
Live in Manor Park? The City is seeking your feedback on replacing the junior play equipment and swings at Hemlock Park in Ward 13, located at 361 Meadow Park Place. Updates to the junior play equipment will include:
- Replacement of existing junior equipment with 2-3 new pieces of play equipment
- New bay of swings including two belt swings, two junior buckets swings and an accessible swing
- Engineered wood fiber of the projective surfacing material to meet accessibility requirements
- Two accessible benches
- Relocate existing ATV Spring Toy
The existing senior play structure in sand material will remain. Click here for details. The survey will remain open until Sept. 18.
Beechwood Cemetery Guided Walk - Sept. 19
Join Ottawa-Vanier MPP Lucille Collard for Beechwood Cemetery month. Learn about many famous historians who reside there thanks to English and French guides. Beverages and scones will be available afterwards. The event takes place Sept. 19 from 3 to 4 pm, with the social chat from 4 to 5 pm. Advance registration is required by emailing [email protected].
1805 Gaspe Grand Opening in Manor Park - Sept. 19
Join the Manor Park Community Council to celebrate the grand opening of their new community space! Tour newly renovated rooms, learn about new programs and events, sample foods from Baccanalle! Activities for children in the brand new child care centre, demos from fitness and art staff. Visit with friends and neighbours while seeing all the tenants have to offer! PLUS - the MPCC will be unveiling its new three-storey public mural. The event takes place Sept. 19 from 5 to 7 pm at 1805 Gaspe. The event is free to attend.
Overnight Work on McArthur Avenue - Sept. 19 and 20
As part of the City of Ottawa’s annual infrastructure maintenance cycle, road resurfacing continues along McArthur Avenue. Work will involve milling or pulverizing of the existing surface, possible granular material placement, adjustment of maintenance hole and catch basin grates, concrete repairs, and roadway resurfacing. Increased noise levels to be expected in order to facilitate the work.
Why: The City of Ottawa will be resurfacing roads as preventative maintenance aimed at extending the City's roadway network lifecycle.
When: This work started in July and completion is anticipated by fall 2023. Nighttime construction is expected to occur on Tuesday, September 19 and Wednesday September 20, between 6 pm and 6 am. The road will remain open to traffic with lane closures expected. Traffic control personnel will direct traffic through the site.
Where: The following roadway will be resurfaced during the day and night and will involve lane interruptions:
• McArthur Avenue from Lafontaine Avenue to St. Laurent Boulevard
Who: The City of Ottawa has retained the contractor, R.W. Tomlinson, to complete the work.
Volunteer Expo at The Rideau Hub - Sept. 22
Join Volunteer Ottawa on Sept. 22 from 2 to 5 pm at The Rideau Hub, 815 St. Laurent Boulevard, for the biggest Volunteer Expo of the year! Meet in-person with charities and non-profits who need your help and learn more about their work. For details, please visit volunteerottawa.ca/events/calendar/expo. Watch Volunteer Ottawa’s video “Ottawa’s Volunteer Connection” to learn more about how volunteering can make a difference to you and the community!
Eugène Martineau Park Grand Opening in Wateridge Village - Sept. 23
Canada Lands Company invites Wateridge Village residents for a day of fun and excitement to celebrate the grand opening of Eugène Martineau Park! The namesake for one of the largest parks in the Wateridge Village community honours Ottawa’s first Francophone Mayor. Festivities will kick off with a town crier announcement and ribbon cutting ceremony with local dignitaries, followed by activities for people of all ages that will include performances by Wacky Chad, the extreme pogo performer, jugglers and a magician. Activities will also include bouncy castles, face painting, sidewalk chalk artists and a DJ. Admission is free.
What: Grand opening of Eugène Martineau Park
When: Saturday, September 23 - Ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 am; Family activities from 11 am to 4 pm
Where: Eugène Martineau Park - 710 Mikinak Road, Ottawa
Street parking only. The parking lot will be closed to the public.
NCC Open House - Sept. 23
Walking and cycling tours
Free chartered buses to certain sites
Free boat tour offered by EKEAU to discover the Rideau Canal (registration required)
Self-guided tours at a Greenbelt farm
ncc-ccn.gc.ca/events/open-nccNew Edinburgh Artists' Studio Tour - Sept. 23 & 24
Films at the Fieldhouse - 2 showings - Sept. 24
The Crichton Community Council presents The Wizard of Oz on Sept. 24 from 2 to 4 pm at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, located at 203 Stanley Avenue. For more information, please click here.
Later that evening, from 7 to 9 pm, enjoy That's Entertainment. When unable to screen all of the classic musicals, That’s Entertainment is the next best thing. Featuring clips from more than 50 golden age classics starring Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, James Stewart, Bing Crosby, Clark Gable, Lena Horne, Ginger Rogers, Esther Williams and so many more! More than a movie! It’s an all-singing, all-dancing celebration! For details, please click here.
Heritage Ottawa Walking Tour - Sept. 24
- Rockcliffe Park - Sept. 24 at 2 pm
Tours last 1.5 hours, rain or shine. Members: $10; Non-members: $25 Pre-registration is required. For more information, please click here.
Rock the Block in Manor Park - Sept. 29
Gather up your friends and neighbours and head to 100 Thornwood for this free Rock the Block event on Sept. 29. Come hungry and enjoy one of the local food vendors for dinner! Or skip to dessert and grab a slice of pie from the pie baking contest entries! Stick around for games, glitter tattoos and an outdoor movie starting around 7:30 pm! Don't forget your camp chairs and blankets!
5:30 pm: Food, drinks, live music, games, glitter tattoos, vendors, community displays, ice cream, pie baking contest and more!
8 pm: Outdoor movie! Pie Baking Contest at Rock the Block: Do you have what it takes to become Manor Park's newest Pie Baking Champion? Start testing out your recipes! Bakers will submit their pies to the MPCC prior to Rock the Block starting time. Pies will be judged by a panel of prestigious judges. Click here for more information.
North River Road Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Study - Survey open until Sept. 29
Youth Performance and Artist Program in Rideau-Rockcliffe - Registration Now Open
Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre and the Ottawa School of Theater are excited to get this brand-new Youth Performance and Artist Program off the ground in the heart of Ward 13.
EXPLORE YOUR PERFORMATIVE AND ARTISTIC TALENTS
- Acting, movement and voice workshops taught by actor Cassandre Mentor
- Tickets to 2 plays for the group to attend together
- The chance to meet local theatre professionals.
- Judgement-free zone for youth age 14+
- Fridays 4:30-6pm, 815 St. Laurent Blvd (former Rideau High-School)
- October 6 to December 15
Please note advance registration is required. Click here for details.
Road Rehabilitation Works in Rideau-Rockcliffe
As part of the City of Ottawa’s annual infrastructure maintenance cycle, road resurfacing is taking place in the following locations.
- Clarke Avenue from St. Laurent Boulevard to Claude Street - Work is completed
- Donald Street from Vera Street to Alesther Street - Base lift asphalt complete. Ironworks and intermittent concrete works ongoing. Top lift asphalt expected to begin September 11. Landscaping ongoing expected to be completed by September 15.
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Crichton Street from Dufferin Road to Beechwood Avenue and from Charles Street to Keefer Street - Work is completed.
- Springfield Road from Beechwood Avenue (OR 44) to Maple Lane - Work is completed.
- McArthur Avenue from Lafontaine Avenue to St. Laurent Boulevard - Concrete work has commenced. Construction is ongoing.
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And in nearby Ward 12:
- Belisle Street from McArthur Avenue north to the dead end - Concrete curb is complete. Sidewalk and entrances ongoing. Construction ongoing.
- Eastwood Place from McArthur Avenue west to the dead end - Concrete work has commenced. Construction is ongoing.
The roads will remain open to traffic with lane closures expected. Traffic control personnel will direct traffic. The City has retained contractor R.W. Tomlinson to complete the work.
Utility works - St. Laurent Boulevard
- St. Laurent Boulevard between Donald Street and Coventry Road - Work to rebuild a Bell manhole began in late June. Asphalt work was recently completed and concrete curbs are in the process of being replaced. The subcontractor working on this project was working to fully restore this stretch of St. Laurent by the end of this week (Sept. 15).
City of Ottawa News, Events, Meetings and Engagement Opportunities
CityFolk Festival - Until Sept. 17
Located at Lansdowne Park, CityFolk is a multi-day celebration of music, dance, and community featuring an eclectic mix of musical performances on various stages. Family-friendly, community-focused, culturally diverse and committed to eco-friendly initiatives. Click here for the full schedule and for ticket information.
2023 Aero Gatineau-Ottawa Airshow - Sept. 15 to 17
The region's only air show runs Sept. 15 to 17 at the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport in Gatineau. The theme this year is "Legends of the Sky," with performances ranging from WWI aircraft to the latest jet teams, and continued support from the Michael U. Potter Historic Aircraft Collection. It offers a program that will include more than 60 aircraft, both on the ground and in the air, including the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, a CF-18 Hornet and a MiG-17 jet. The CF-18 tactical team has confirmed its participation in the evening show tonight, Sept. 15. For more details and tickets, please visit aerogatineauottawa.com/faqs.
Upcoming Deadlines for City of Ottawa Cultural Funding Programs
1. Cultural Facilities Fund, Major Capital Projects - Sept. 15 at 11:59 pm - Details here.
2. Capacity building program - Sept. 20 at 4 pm - Details here.
3. Cultural facilities fund (minor projects) - Sept. 27 at 4 pm - Details here.
4. Equity and inclusion in the arts fund - Oct. 4 at 4 pm. Details here.
5. Heritage funding program - Oct. 24 at 4 pm - Details here.
Sandy Hill Food Truck Festival - Sept. 16
Mark your calendars for Sept. 16, from 12 to 7 pm, as Councillor Stéphanie Plante and her Ward 12 team are bringing you the first ever Sandy Hill Food Truck Festival! Osgoode Street will be bustling from Henderson Avenue to Chapel Street with food trucks serving up a variety of eats. Whether you have specific dietary needs or love trying new flavours, there will be something for everyone. Get ready for music and lawn games such as life-sized Jenga at Francojeunesse, and above all, lots of food! In partnership with the University of Ottawa, and the University of Ottawa Student Union, join us for a day of great food, music, games, and community vibes!
New Zoning By-law Review September Open Houses - Sept. 16, 20 & 23
Technical briefing on the City of Ottawa’s Transit Long Range Financial Plan - Sept. 18
Residents will be able to watch the technical briefing and media availability on the City’s YouTube channel.
Date: Monday, September 18
Time: 11:30 am
Date: Thursday, September 21
Time: 3 to 5 pm
Location: Marion Dewar Plaza, City Hall
This display will include a heavy truck parked on the plaza with its blind spots outlined. The public is invited to sit in the truck or on a bicycle, while staff and signage inform them where to position themselves in order to stay safe and visible around these vehicles. Safer Roads Ottawa staff will also set up a booth on site to distribute lights and reflectors. Our roads are busy at this time of year, and the month of September is one of the months with the highest number of fatal and serious injury collisions involving pedestrians and cyclists.
- Pedestrians and cyclists must beware: when you are beside a heavy truck at an intersection, you may be in a blind spot where they cannot see you through their mirrors. If the driver makes a right turn, the truck may turn right into you. Always stay behind heavy vehicles.
- Pedestrians, cyclists, and heavy truck drivers must remain extra vigilant of each other, including staying back and leaving a wide berth to the road user who arrived at the intersection first.
Date: Sept. 21, 2023 (offered in English) Time: 1 to 3 pm
Location: a Zoom link will be sent to those who register. You can register here for the course. Please send any questions to [email protected].
Kidical Mass Ottawa - Sept. 24
On Sept. 24 join Bike Ottawa, For Our Kids, and School Streets Ottawa for a fun celebration of biking geared towards children and their unique needs in our city. They will meet at 9:30 am at Sylvia Holden Children's Park and ride at 10 am along the Queen Elizabeth Drive active-use Parkway. Everyone is welcome! More information at www.eventbrite.com/e/kidical-mass-ottawa-tickets-700794895397
Cleaning the Capital Fall Campaign - Registration open until Oct. 1
Registration for this year’s Cleaning the Capital Fall campaign is now underway for cleanup projects taking place between September 15 and October 15. Participants can register their cleanup projects by using the online registration form available at ottawa.ca/clean. The registration form populates an interactive map, showing which locations have been chosen for cleanup projects. Cleanup kits, which include garbage bags, recycling bags, and gloves, will be made available for pick-up by registrants at one of ten City of Ottawa facilities across the city. Organize a cleanup project with your family, friends, neighbours, or colleagues and help keep the City of Ottawa clean and green. Register your project by October 1.
Key Fall campaign dates:
August 15: Registration begins
September 15 to October 15: Cleaning the Capital Fall campaign
October 1: Deadline to register
October 31: Deadline to submit online cleanup reports
Heritage Grant Program for Building Restoration - Applications accepted Oct. 9 to Dec. 8
The Heritage Planning Branch, Planning Real Estate and Economic Development Department, has changed the application period for the Heritage Grant Program for Building Restoration. The program offers funding to property owners of designated heritage buildings to undertake restoration and rehabilitation work. Applications for 2024 heritage restoration projects will now be accepted from Oct. 9 to Dec. 8, 2023. If you would like to learn more about the Heritage Grant Program, please visit Built Heritage Funding Programs | City of Ottawa. Questions can be submitted by email to [email protected].
Community Funding Capital Funding stream is now open
Capital Funding is intended for capital improvements to City owned, agency owned or long-term leased properties. Funding will be provided in collaboration with social service agencies on a cost-sharing basis. The 2023 Capital Funding priority will be centered around addressing the needs of food security. For more information, please visit Ottawa.ca. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected].
- Funding available: $200,000.00
- Maximum funding per agency: $50,000.00
- Applicants are advised of the results: Within 30 business days after the deadline for application.
Get involved in Draft Budget 2024!
You will have several opportunities in the coming weeks to inform the City’s draft budget for 2024. Resident feedback is integral to the development of the City’s budget. It’s your city and your budget, so have your say! Visit the Engage Ottawa Budget 2024 page today to complete a survey so we can first hear from you on your budget priorities. The survey will close at the end of October and the results will be posted on Engage Ottawa. For more details, please visit the Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward website.
I will again be hosting a budget consultation opportunity for Rideau-Rockcliffe residents as well as a race equity budget consultation for Ottawa's Black, Indigenous and racialized communities. Stay tuned for those details.
Respiratory Illness Season
Starting this month, flu shots will be available for the most vulnerable high-risk populations, including hospitalized individuals, hospital staff and residents and staff in long-term care homes, followed by those in retirement homes and other congregate settings. Free flu shots for the general public aged six months and older will be available starting October 30 at doctor and nurse practitioner offices, some public health units and participating pharmacies. To learn more about the flu shot, visit Ontario.ca/flu. It is safe and convenient to receive both the COVID-19 and flu shots at the same time, reducing the need for multiple visits to a doctor, nurse practitioner or local pharmacy. The province expects to start receiving doses of Moderna’s updated SPIKEVAX XBB COVID-19 vaccine later in September, which better protects against the new Omicron XBB variant. This vaccine is Health Canada approved for people aged six months of age and older, however initial doses will be prioritized for higher risk populations and more details will be provided once doses are distributed to Ontario. The current COVID-19 vaccines will also continue to be available for Ontarians, as long as it has been a recommended six months since their previous dose.
- Once available, you can book a COVID-19 vaccine via the Ontario government's website or call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007 toll free) from Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time.
- For information on accessing a flu shot, please contact your health care provider, participating pharmacy or local public health unit.
- Visit Health811 online or call 811 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007 toll free) for health advice and information 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Ottawa Public Health will continue to offer COVID-19 and influenza immunizations through its Neighborhood Health and Wellness Hubs and community clinics for children aged six months to five years old and their household members, as well as newcomers and people without OHIP, complementing the work of many pharmacies and primary care providers across Ottawa. For details about this and for information about respiratory illness and where to seek care, please visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca/RespVirus.
2023 Commuter Attitude Survey
The City of Ottawa and its partner agencies are planning to conduct a telephone survey in September-October 2023. During the survey, information on residents’ travel attitudes and perspectives will be collected from approximately 3500 randomly selected individuals, complementing the results from the 2022 Origin-Destination (OD) Survey. The survey aims to achieve a representative sample of responses throughout the National Capital Region, including commuters within the urban and rural areas who make regular trips for work, school, or volunteer purposes. The Commuter Attitude Survey is completely voluntary and will be conducted through confidential phone interviews. The information collected will be used to help understand current mobility patterns and the factors that influence people’s travel choices. The survey also includes questions related to hybrid work to better understand how commuting patterns are evolving. The results will be used to help plan the region’s walking, cycling, transit, and road networks and inform investment priorities. Response targets have been set for different areas of the region to ensure a broad representation of respondents. The first wave of survey phone calls was expected to start the week of Sept. 11 and continue throughout October. For details, please click here.
Important information about the garden or lending library in your front yard
More than ever, residents have been installing free lending libraries and gardens in front of their homes close to the roadway or sidewalk. Often, these are installed within the City’s right of way (ROW) and when this occurs, you have to follow certain requirements to make sure you do it right. Before getting started with a project, it is important to understand the definition of the City’s ROW. Click here for more information.
Better Homes Ottawa - Survey Open
The City of Ottawa is developing the Better Homes Ottawa Portal. This online tool will allow Ottawa homeowners to learn about their home’s, estimated energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and steps they can take to reduce their utility bills. The launch of the Better Homes Ottawa Portal is scheduled for Q2 2024. The City of Ottawa is welcoming feedback on this tool. Please complete this short survey to provide your thoughts. For more information, please click here.
City Council and Committee News
For meeting agendas, please visit ottawa.ca/agendas or call 3-1-1.
For information on how to participate in individual meetings, please consult the specific meeting’s agenda at ottawa.ca/agendas.
To watch the meetings on Youtube, please click here.
Upcoming meetings:
- Board of Health - Sept. 18 at 5 pm
- Environment and Climate Change Committee - Sept. 19 at 9:30 am
- Accessibility Advisory Committee - Sept. 19 at 6 pm
- Planning and Housing Committee - Sept. 20 at 9:30 am
- Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee - Sept. 21 at 9:30 am
For recent Council and Committee news, please click here.