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
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
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
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...
Community Update: Re-zoning approved for the Supportive Housing Facility for Inuit Women and Children
Exciting Progress for Transitional Housing At this past Wednesday's Feb 26th City Council meeting, a re-zoning amendment was passed for a new transitional housing facility designed to support Inuit women and children. This Violence Against Women (VAW) supportive...
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
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...
Road Closure: Inverkip Avenue (Pennard Way to Pennard Way)
Inverkip Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Pennard Way and Pennard Way from Monday, February 24, 2025, to Monday, March 3, 2025. The closure is required as Laurent Leblanc Ltd. installs water, storm, and sanitary connections servicing 20 Inverkip...
Feb 12th – Winter Storm Update
Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning, and effective immediately, the City of Ottawa is declaring a Significant Weather Event that will remain in effect until further notice. What is a Significant Weather Event? A Significant Weather Event (SWE) is...
Feb. 11: Winter Storm Update
Another winter storm is expected to hit the Ottawa Region starting Wednesday evening into Thursday. In an effort to keep residents informed, I am including the latest City updates within this news blast: Winter Storm Warning Earlier this morning, Environment Canada...