rachel weese

As part of the City of Ottawa’s annual road maintenance program, crack sealing work is scheduled to take place on several roads throughout Gloucester-Southgate this construction season. This preventative maintenance helps extend the lifespan of roads by sealing cracks...

Following concerns raised by residents about faded pavement markings on Hunt Club Road (Airport Parkway to Bank Street), Bank Street (Johnston Road to Albion Road), and the speed hump on Albion Road (Aladdin Drive to Baden Avenue), our office contacted City staff to...

As you may recall from a previous newsletter, I announced the Automatic Speed Enforcement (ASE) camera replacement measures proposed for Ward 10 under the Province’s Road Safety Initiatives Fund, which was established to implement traffic-calming measures at former...

Following concerns raised by residents regarding pedestrian crossing times at the intersection of Hunt Club Road and Albion Road, our office worked with City staff to request a review of the intersection operations, particularly for the north/south crossings across...

As you are aware, Bill 56 was passed by the Province of Ontario in late 2025. It revoked the legal authority of municipalities to use automated speed enforcement (ASE) systems, which led to the removal of Ward 10 cameras on: Hunt Club Rd. Westbound (near Pike St.)...

While the weather may not always feel like spring just yet, seasonal operations are well underway across Ottawa as Parks Maintenance crews prepare outdoor spaces for the warmer months ahead. City staff have already begun winter cleanup work, including removing outdoor...

The City is asking for your feedback on proposed changes to the truck route network in the city’s south end in response to public concerns about increased commercial vehicle activity in the area. The study limits will be from River Road, E to Ramsayville, South to...

In an effort to continually improve our parks and green spaces, I am happy to announce that new fitness equipment will soon be installed in Calzavara Family Park. The contractor has recently visited the site to complete a pre-construction review, and work is expected...