neighbourhoods

Residents are invited to provide input on a City of Ottawa discussion paper regarding changes to the by-law that regulates permanent signs on private property.  These signs identify buildings or properties, provide information about what businesses or services are available at particular locations, advertise goods or services or provide directional information. ...

Adàwe crossing, a pedestrian and cycling bridge spanning the Rideau River between Donald Street and Somerset Street East, opened today during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Jim Watson,Rideau-Vanier Councillor Mathieu Fleury, Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Tobi Nussbaum and community members.  “The new crossing connects the communities of Overbrook and Vanier with Sandy Hill and downtown and was completed six months ahead of schedule,” said Mayor Jim Watson. ...

Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor David Chernushenko officially opened the Glebe Parking Garage today, much to the delight of neighbourhood shoppers and business owners alike.  The Glebe Parking Garage is located at 170 Second Avenue near Bank Street, on the site of a previously existing City-owned parking lot. ...

Ottawa City Council has approved the name Adàwe crossing for the new pedestrian bridge that, following its opening on December 4, will link Donald Street and Somerset Street East. This new link will provide pedestrians and cyclists with easy access to the communities, amenities and employment located on either side of the Rideau River. ...

The City of Ottawa provides a number of tips and services to help residents with the clearing of snow from their walkways and driveways.  The Snow Go Program helps seniors and persons with disabilities find reliable contractors and/or individuals to clear snow from their private driveways and/or walkways. ...

There is a new tool on ottawa.ca this winter that will help Ottawa residents know when a City plow will clear their snow-covered residential street.  Called ** Where Is My Plow ** , the web tool allows you to enter your home address and find the estimated time when your residential street will be plowed during a major storm. ...

The City wants to remind Ottawa residents who smoke that they need to take steps to make sure they do not start fires that can cause property damage, injury, or even loss of life to their neighbours and loved ones. ...

The Ottawa Police Service would like to advise the public on the rash of thefts in vehicles in where suspects are either opening unlocked car doors or breaking windows. Since October 1, 2015, there have been 488 reported thefts from vehicles throughout the City. ...

Ottawa residents are reminded during Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, November 1 to 7, to ensure that their homes meet safety standards required by Ontario law.  To help, residents achieve this standard, the City, in partnership with the Ottawa Community Support Coalition (OCSC) will begin distributing and installing carbon monoxide alarms to up to 1,400 vulnerable older adults. ...

Glebe businesses and residents will receive a special Halloween Treat: the new Glebe Parking Garage is now open for business.  Glebe shoppers and visitors are able to park on the first three levels of the garage while remaining work takes place to complete the fourth floor. ...