Upcoming Cleaning the Capital Campaigns Seeking Volunteers
Conroy Road Cleanup I am happy to share that local resident Paula Baxter is organizing a spring cleanup at along Conroy Road as part of the City of Ottawa’s Cleaning the Capital campaign. The cleanup is planned for April 25, with a rain date of May 2. Volunteers of...
Spring Street Sweeping Underway
With warmer weather arriving, the City’s Roads and Parking Services team is shifting from winter operations to spring clean-up. Street sweeping helps remove sand, salt, and debris left behind from the winter season, keeping our roads, sidewalks, and cycling network...
Save the Date – Annual 55+ Afternoon Tea
I am excited to announce that this year’s Annual 55+ Afternoon Tea will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. We look forward to welcoming you for an enjoyable afternoon together. More details will be shared in the coming weeks, so be sure to keep an eye out!
Confirm Your Waste and Recycling Collection Schedule
Earlier this week, the City implemented changes to curbside waste collection as part of a new collection contract. As of Monday, March 30, some households have a new weekly collection day. Approximately half of Ottawa residents are affected by this update, while...
OC Transpo Hires New General Manager
Rick Leary has been appointed as the City of Ottawa’s new General Manager of Transit Services. Previously CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission, he brings experience managing a large transit system and addressing many of the challenges OC Transpo has faced. He began...
Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Updates
OPS Launches Improved Online Reporting Tool for Non-Emergency Incidents The Ottawa Police Service has introduced an upgraded online reporting system that makes it easier for residents to report non-emergency incidents quickly and conveniently. The improved system...
ANCHOR Program Expansion
The City of Ottawa is expanding the Alternate Neighbourhood Crisis Response (ANCHOR) program to serve more residents experiencing mental health and substance use crises. Beginning at the end of Q2 2026, the service area will extend eastward to include ByWard Market,...
On the Horizon: New Speed Board Display for Bank Street
Based on concerns from residents about speeding on Bank Street in the southbound direction between Orville Kemp Street and Leitrim Road, I am pleased to advise that we will be installing a solar-powered speed board on the street pole on Bank, approximately 70 metres...
Plant Your Place! 2026 – Free trees for Ottawa residents
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...
Bus Stop Improvements Coming to Our Community
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...