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...
4055 Russell Road: Site Plan Control Application
A new Site Plan Control application has been submitted for 4055 Russell Road in the National Capital Business Park. The proposal seeks to develop a one-storey industrial building with a total gross floor area of approximately 3,100 square metres on a currently...
Dearborn & Lester Intersection Modification
After the installation of a triangle median at the intersection of Dearborn Private and Lester Road by the developer of the Deerfield II community, my office started receiving feedback from residents expressing concern about vehicles making prohibited left-hand turns...
Greenboro Linear Park
VI am pleased to share that 5 new seating sections have recently been installed along the Greenboro Pathway, creating more opportunities for residents to pause, rest, and enjoy the space. Additional enhancements are on the way, with outdoor fitness equipment expected...
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,...