The City of Ottawa is developing a new Solid Waste Master Plan, which will inform how we manage household waste over the next 30 years. At a time when Ottawa’s population is expected to continue growing, we need to plan for ways to manage our waste in the most sustainable manner possible. I want to […]
Update on Otto’s BMW Dealership Development Application
In June 2021, a development application was submitted to permit a parking lot expansion and a vehicle storage facility at Otto’s BMW on Hunt Club Road. The proposal would require the removal of a substantial number of trees from the red pine tree planation on the site, and has been met with strong opposition from […]
A call for an emergency meeting of the Transit Commission
This past week, Councillor McKenney and I called on Transit Commission Chair Allan Hubley to call an emergency Transit Commission Meeting to discuss the ongoing issues effecting both the reliability and safety of our transit system. As a former Chair of the City’s Transit Commission, I understand the importance of this service to residents across […]
Beach, outdoor pool and wading pool season winding down
It only seems like it just started, but the City’s wading pool and supervised beach swimming seasons are quickly winding down this week. Supervised swimming at beaches Lifeguard supervision and daily water testing at City beaches – Mooney’s Bay, Britannia, Petrie Island and Westboro, end for this season on Sunday, August 29. Until August 29, […]
Have Your Say: Public Consultation on Curbside Garbage Pick Up in Ottawa
The City of Ottawa is engaging on options for the Solid Waste Master Plan and garbage collection in up first. Between now and September 12, the City is looking for your input on three options to divert more garbage: Partial pay-as-you throw: Households would be allowed to place a set number of garbage items out for collection. […]
Rat control 101
Wondering what you can do to eliminate these rodents from causing damage or getting inside of your home? Follow the steps below to manage rats on your property. Inspecting for rats can be easy by following these steps: Looking for holes or bite marks on garbage containers Looking for droppings Shining a flash light when its dark as […]
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