News Updates

Bank Street Renewal Project Public Information Session

Bank Street Renewal Project Public Information Session

The City of Ottawa is moving forward with the next phase of the Bank Street Renewal project, from Riverside Drive (westbound) to Ledbury Avenue. You’re invited to attend a Public Information Session to learn more about the upcoming design work. Date: Wednesday, April...

OC Transpo: New Ways To Bus to Launch on April 27th

OC Transpo: New Ways To Bus to Launch on April 27th

Dear Gloucester-Southgate Residents, I’d like to take a moment to inform you about some significant changes to local bus routes that will soon be implemented. Prior to getting into the specifics, I’d like to share a bit of background as to how we arrived at these...

Ottawa Carleton District School Board Elementary Program Review

Ottawa Carleton District School Board Elementary Program Review

I’ve heard from many parents in Gloucester-Southgate who are deeply concerned about the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board’s (OCDSB) Elementary Program Review. While this process is under the jurisdiction of the school board and the province, the proposed changes...

Road Resurfacing on Walkley Road – May to October 2025

Road Resurfacing on Walkley Road – May to October 2025

The City of Ottawa will be resurfacing sections of Walkley Road as part of routine infrastructure maintenance to extend the lifespan of our roads. 📅 When: Work is scheduled between May and October 2025. Weekend work is expected. 📍 Where: Walkley Road from 100m west of...

Join Us for Fraud Awareness 101: An Information Session

Join Us for Fraud Awareness 101: An Information Session

Do you know how to identify and protect yourself against fraud? I would like to invite members of our community to an important and informative Fraud Awareness 101 session, hosted in collaboration with Constable Brad Burleau from the Ottawa Police Services. This...

Johnston Road Traffic Calming Study

Johnston Road Traffic Calming Study

A proposed concept plan has been developed for the Johnston Road Traffic Calming study. For background information and to learn more about the proposed concept plan, please visit the project webpage. We encourage you to share your feedback on the draft recommendations...

Launch of the new tree dedication program

Launch of the new tree dedication program

On January 16, 2025, the City of Ottawa launched the new Tree Dedication Program. The program was approved by Council in June 2024 and replaces the former Commemorative Tree Program. There are now two categories of dedications available: Personal Dedications and...