News Updates

OC Transpo Job Fair

OC Transpo Job Fair

Are you interested in working with OC Transpo? Visit the Transit Job Fair on Saturday May 25th at Greenboro Station Park & Ride from 10AM-2PM. Don’t miss this chance to connect with current employees about positions you’re interested in and get tips from the...

Construction Notice – Albion Road Closure June 7th

Construction Notice – Albion Road Closure June 7th

Please be advised that on Friday June 7th, in the evening, work will begin on the replacement of a culvert along Albion Rd. This will require a full closure of Albion Rd. at Lester Rd. Most of the work will be completed over the weekend, with the contractor expecting...

Fibre Optic Installation Notice

Fibre Optic Installation Notice

Please be advised that Bell will begin work on Fibre Optic installations in Gloucester-Southgate over the coming weeks. The following streets will be impacted: Albion Rd Alderwood St Brampton Rd Cinanni Crt D’Aoust Ave Timbermill St Tresa Crt Chilliwack Way Mannering...

Update on former City Councillor Diane Deans

Update on former City Councillor Diane Deans

Dear Gloucester-Southgate Ward, It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the news that Diane Deans, former long-time Ottawa City Councillor, has entered palliative care after a five year battle with ovarian cancer. Those who know Diane, know that she is a...

Larga Baffin Development Update

Larga Baffin Development Update

The applicant for 1452-1470 Hunt Club Road and 1525-1545 Sieveright Avenue, Larga Baffin, a facility providing medical boarding to Inuit Peoples of the Baffin Region of Nunavut, has indicated their intention to submit a Site Plan Control Application by the end of...

New: Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Study on Tapiola Cres

New: Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Study on Tapiola Cres

Traffic safety is a top priority for our community, and we are continually looking for ways to slow down vehicles and improve pedestrian and cycling safety throughout the ward. I am happy to announce that we have secured funding to complete a Traffic Calming Study...

New Sidewalks on Albion Rd.

New Sidewalks on Albion Rd.

This summer work will begin to construct two new segments of sidewalk along Albion Road north of Bank Street. The two sections will be along the west side of Albion Road between Johnston Road and Pebble Road and along the east side of Albion Road between Bank Street...

Rain Barrel Fundraiser in Support of 137th Ottawa Scouts Group

Rain Barrel Fundraiser in Support of 137th Ottawa Scouts Group

In an effort to raise money to help support youth going to the Icelandic Jamboree in July 2024, 137th Ottawa Scouts group is pleased to announce that they have partnered with RainBarrel.ca and are hosting a rain barrel fundraising sale. Each rain barrel includes a...