Bank Street and Leitrim Road Intersection Improvements
Planning and design work continues for improvements to the Bank Street and Leitrim Road intersection. Preliminary designs are now completed, with detailed design expected to be completed by the end of 2026. After hearing feedback from residents about the need for...
Fall Transit Improvements
O-Train Improvements On O-Train Line 2, the first trains on weekdays will run earlier form the south end so that customers can get moving sooner: On weekdays, the first trip from Limebank Station will start at 6am, and the first trip northbound from Carleton Station...
Update on Speed Humps for Trappers Road
City Staff have now advised that the tender for this project has closed, and a contractor has been awarded. While a few minor details remain to be settled, City Staff are hopeful that work may begin in late August or early September. Thank you for your continued...
Community Mailbox Conversion – K1G
Canada Post is moving forward with the conversion of remaining door-to-door mail delivery to community mailboxes in communities across the country. As part of this transition, residents with K1G postal codes in Gloucester-Southgate Ward, primarily located in Hunt Club...
Permanent Traffic Calming Coming to Tapiola Crescent
Permanent traffic calming measures are coming to Tapiola Crescent, with construction currently on track to begin this September. The project follows the online community consultations and will introduce several improvements aimed at making Tapiola Crescent safer and...
Update on New Fencing at Pushman Park
Residents may have noticed new fencing recently installed along the school yard adjacent to Pushman Park. We have confirmed that the fence was installed by the School Board as part of a project intended to improve the safety and security of the school yard. Similar...
Greenboro Splash Pad and Wading Pool Refresh – Groundbreaking Ceremony August 19th
We’re pleased to share a significant update on the Greenboro Splash Pad and Wading Pool refresh: construction is set to begin! The final pool day of the season will be August 15, with fencing scheduled to be installed around the site on August 17. To mark this...
FoodWise Program 2026: Ottawa Public Library Series
Foodsharing Ottawa is hosting a series of four free FoodWise workshops at Ottawa Public Library branches from August through November, with the first session coming up on Saturday, August 15! The first workshop, FoodWise Basics: Decoding Labels & Food Safety, will...
Property Tax Relief Available for Storm-Damaged Properties
If your property was significantly damaged during the July 1 extreme weather event, you may be eligible for property tax relief through the City of Ottawa. Under Ontario legislation, the City may cancel, reduce, or refund a portion of 2026 property taxes for...
Speed Limit Reduction on Rosegarden Crescent
Following concerns raised about speeding on Rosegarden Crescent, my office initiated a speed study to explore the possibility of lowering the speed limit to help enhance road safety. After assessing, City Staff have now confirmed that a speed limit reduction on this...