Municipal

City councillor holds online consult ahead of draft budget
Ahead of the tabling of the draft version of the 2024 City of Ottawa budget, Rideau-Rockcliffe Coun. Rawling King held… Continue reading “City councillor holds online consult ahead of draft budget”

Road construction public info session Oct 17
The City of Ottawa is holding a public information session on Oct. 17 about an upcoming year-long road reconstruction project…. Continue reading “Road construction public info session Oct 17”

Bylaw changes greenlight curbside gardening
Christina Keys provides latest on city rules governing the use of curbside lawns
Thousands of curbside gardens that were previously illegal in the City of Ottawa are now permitted thanks to amendments made… Continue reading “Bylaw changes greenlight curbside gardening”

Ottawa Safety Council facing crossing guard shortage as school begins
As the upcoming school year draws closer, the Ottawa Safety Council (OSC) is facing a crossing guard shortage, prompting concerns… Continue reading “Ottawa Safety Council facing crossing guard shortage as school begins”

Wateridge Village holds open house on new phases
Hopes to begin re-opening Hemlock Rd. in 2024
Wateridge Village, the burgeoning neighbourhood east of Aviation Pkwy., held an open house recently to present plans for upcoming phases… Continue reading “Wateridge Village holds open house on new phases”

The city’s vacant unit tax is a needless burden for taxpayers
Marc Patry argues that there isn't enough transparency over how vacant properites will be rooted out and the number of new units that will be created for the housing market
Many of us will have received a letter from the City of Ottawa over the past few months. Over three… Continue reading “The city’s vacant unit tax is a needless burden for taxpayers”

Local speed camera snapped most violations in the city
The city’s busiest automated speed camera in 2022 is located a short drive south of Manor Park. According to the… Continue reading “Local speed camera snapped most violations in the city”