Winter Overnight Parking Restrictions in Effect From November 15, 2014 until...
The City of Ottawa is reminding residents that winter overnight parking restrictions are in effect beginning Saturday, November 15. These restrictions ensure that the City’s snow-clearing crews are...
View ArticleProtect Yourself and Your Loved Ones this Flu Season
Residents can get the flu vaccine at Ottawa Public Health clinics, doctors’ office, some local pharmacies and many walk-in clinics in the city. A City flu shot clinic close to River Ward is taking...
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Airport Parkway Pedestrian/Cycling Bridge – November 19, 2014 Update
Further to my late August update about the Airport Parkway Pedestrian/Cycling Bridge and in keeping with the time frame mentioned in that update, the following work was completed: Cables were installed...
View ArticleCelebrating River Ward Library Innovations
Please join me and Councillor Jan Harder, Ottawa Public Library Board Chair, in celebrating our innovative River Ward library services at the Hunt Club-Riverside Park Community Centre. We will...
View ArticleNew Crosswalks on Fisher Avenue – Improving Pedestrian and Cycling Safety
The new crosswalk on Fisher Avenue between Normandy Crescent (north) and Falaise Road opened in mid-November 2014. Construction began on the new pedestrian crosswalk at Tunis Avenue and Fisher Avenue...
View ArticleTips and Services to Help You Find a Snow Removal Contractor
The City of Ottawa provides a number of tips and services to help residents with the clearing of snow from their walkways and driveways. The Snow Go Program helps seniors and persons with disabilities...
View ArticleO-Train Expansion – Reducing Traffic Congestion
An Environmental Assessment (“EA”) to develop a plan to extend and expand the City’s existing diesel-powered O-Train service has begun. The proposed expansion will go from the Greenboro Transit Station...
View ArticleSeasonal Traffic Calming – Decreasing Speeds Near Parks, Schools and Seniors’...
The Seasonal Traffic Calming Pilot Project involves the introduction of centerline paint markings, combined with the use of flexible plastic signs in the center of the roadway. The markings and signage...
View ArticleAirport Parkway Bridge Opening Makes City More Accessible, Welcoming
For immediate release: November 29, 2014 Ottawa – Ottawa’s reputation as a walking- and cycling-friendly city got another boost today with the opening of the Airport Parkway Pedestrian/Cycling Bridge....
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Thank You Alfie
It was enjoyable to see Daniel Alfredsson sign a ceremonial one-day contract with the Ottawa Senators today. It will seem like old times when our Captain takes to the ice during warmups for one...
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