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City of Ottawa Councillor—Ward 13 Rideau-Rockcliffe Rawlson King

Cross-country ski trailhead in the works

From the desk of: Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Rawlson King

(Editor’s note: Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Rawlson King contributes a regular column on municipal news.) I am pleased that a community partnership… Continue reading “Cross-country ski trailhead in the works”

During his Oct. 30 budget consultation, Rideau-Rockcliffe Coun. Rawlson King stressed that public participation is crtical to ensure everyone's priorities are heard and have an impact on the process. Screenshot from online presentation.

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”

The City of Ottawa is holding a public information session on road reconstruction taking place on Oakhill Rd., Corona Ave. and Carsdale Ave. sometime in 2024. Photo: Stefan Schweihofer, Pixabay

Road construction public info session Oct 17

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

Periwinkle (Vinca minor) is now illegal in your right of way. It is easily removed with a spade. Alternatives include wild or woodland strawberry, hairy beardtongue, native violets, and Canada anemone available from Ritchie’s on Windmill Lane or the Ontario Natives website. Photo: Christina Keys

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”

"You start your mornings with 'good mornings' and 'thank yous' and over time you feel yourself becoming part of the fabric of the community. It's a great feeling when people's faces light up when they see you, and you're told you were missed after an absence.” Photo: iStock

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”

About 60 to 70 people attended a recent popen house on plans to continue development of Wateridge Village, the site of the former Canadian Forces Base Rockcliffe east of St. Laurent Blvd. Screenshot of open house illustration created by Canada Lands Company

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”

Marc Patry argues that the City of Ottawa's new vacant unit tax (VUT) is creating an unnecessary burden on taxpayers while it may also fail to capture vacant units while producing an unintentional "windfall" from residents who miss the filing deadline. Photo: Vitali Adutskevich Pexels

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”