Freezing rain & power outage updates

Freezing rain & power outage updates

Photo: Tree damage near Basswood and Evelyn / Photo : Dommages aux arbres près des avenues Basswood et Evelyn La version française suit Update: April 10, 8:05am It’s Monday morning and finally all outages in Stittsville have been restored. The last street to be...
Derecho Storm Response Update (August 18)

Derecho Storm Response Update (August 18)

La version française suit This memorandum is to update Members of Council on Public Works’ ongoing response to the May 21 derecho storm event in Ottawa.   Management of Wood and Tree Debris Since the beginning of distribution on July 8, 1,750 cubic yards of...
The Impact of Spongy Moth Outbreak

The Impact of Spongy Moth Outbreak

La version française suit. The City’s Forestry Services team is working to lessen the impact of the spongy moth outbreak in Ottawa. Spongy moth is an invasive insect also known as “LDD moth”. It feeds on the foliage of trees during the caterpillar phase of its...
Fall 2021 tree planting update

Fall 2021 tree planting update

(Photo: Maple grove at Putney Park/érablière au parc Putney) La version française suit Starting in October and continuing til the end of November, the City’s Forestry Services team will be planting new trees in parks, at City facilities, and at homes in our...