rachel weese

Trees do more than beautify our neighbourhoods - they help clean our air, store carbon, manage rainwater, and cool our city. With nearly 40% of Ottawa’s urban land privately owned, residents play a key role in growing our tree canopy. The City of Ottawa’s Plant Your...

I’m pleased to share that four bus stops in our ward have been selected for upgrades through OC Transpo’s 2026 Annual Bus Stop Improvement Program. These improvements will bring each stop up to the City’s Accessibility Design Standards and OC Transpo’s current design...

Our office continues to work with the applicants for the Larga Baffin facility that will be located at 1470 Hunt Club Road. As many of you will recall, the City granted planning approval for the project on November 6, 2024, and the current site plan approval remains...

Thank you to everyone who reached out and shared your concerns about the 3145 Conroy Road file. I recognize that this application has had a direct impact on nearby residents, I want you to know that your feedback was taken seriously and brought forward at every step....

I’m pleased to share that two additional parks in our ward have been selected for the City’s 2026 3-Stream Park Waste Diversion Program. This means that Elizabeth Manley Park and Aladdin Park will be receiving 3-stream waste stations (garbage, recycling, and...

This week Council advanced several important initiatives focused on improving transit safety, strengthening community well‑being, managing long‑term growth, and supporting sustainable mobility. Improving Transit Safety and Reliability Council unanimously supported a...

Residents are reminded the deadline for interim property tax payments and Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declarations is just one month away – Thursday, March 19. This reminder is to help residents avoid additional charges on their property tax bills. For late payment on the...