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NOTEBOOK: Nominations for new committee roles at City Hall
This is a little bit of "inside baseball" from City Hall but I had a couple of questions from residents about this on Friday so I thought I'd share a few quick thoughts. I've been nominated to fill two committee positions: Vice-Chair of Planning Committee, and a...
You can reserve your ParaTranspo trip online starting February 21
Starting on Friday, February 21, OC Transpo invites all Para Transpo customers to test the new reservation and cancellation web forms on octranspo.com. This is a temporary way to book and cancel Para Transpo trips online until the full suite of online services is made...
Be a hydrant hero this winter!
(information via Ottawa By-Law) La version française suit In an emergency every second counts – and when a fire hydrant is covered in snow, crews lose precious time trying to dig it out. If a fire hydrant is located on your property, you are responsible for ensuring...
UPDATE: Community meeting for 1000 Robert Grant rescheduled for March 3
(Le français suit) The City's planning department is hosting a community information and comment session for the proposed zoning by-law amendment application for 1000 Robert Grant Avenue. You are invited to attend a public meeting regarding this application: Tuesday,...
NOTEBOOK: Moving forward on transit with two important motions
We just wrapped up today's City Council meeting, and I want to quickly highlight two important motions that we passed linked to transit. First, we approved a month-by-month extension of the fare freeze beyond the end of March if LRT service does not improve. The fare...
FEB 17: Family Fun Day at CARDELREC-Goulbourn
La version française suit Family Fun Day at CARDELREC-Goulbourn. Join us for a fun filled day of activities! Date: Monday, February 17, 2020 Time: 11 am to 4 pm Cost: Admission and activities are complimentary unless otherwise specified 11 am to 1 pm: • Goulbourn...
NOTEBOOK: Groundbreaking for the Campeau Drive extension
(Photo credit: City of Ottawa) La version française suit On Friday I took part in the groundbreaking for the Campeau Drive extension along with Mayor Jim Watson and Councillors Jenna Sudds and Jeff Leiper. The road will extend Campeau Drive all the way from Terry Fox...
NOTEBOOK: Lowering the speed limit on Maple Grove Road
La version française suit I have a report going to Transportation Committee this week, recommending a speed limit reduction on Maple Grove Road (between Alon and Huntmar) from 50km/h to 40km/h. Road safety is the number one thing that we hear about from residents. I...
Stittsville application at the Committee of Adjustment (Feb 5)
(La version française suit) The Committee of Adjustment will consider an Application for Consent in order to subdivide the property into two separate parcels of land at 54 Henry Goulbourn and 27 Brae. The notice of application and the plans submitted by the applicants...
FEB 6: Wildlife speaker series – Living with Coyotes
Thursday, February 6, 2020, 7:00pm Ottawa City Hall 110 Laurier Avenue West Speaker: Dr. Stan Gehrt, Ohio State University Nature Expo – 7 pm Opening remarks and Presentation - 8 pm Admission is free and will be on a first come, first served basis. No registration...
#TransitChallenge2020
A video wrap-up including a thanks to @OttTransitRider 👍
https://youtu.be/qkpSpYvFvkw
Here's my Wednesday video update for #TransitChallenge2020
https://youtu.be/LknfJOMfJds
(I'm posting this from the train, somewhere deep below downtown.)