Category: Municipal Government
Stittsville Village Association and Stittsville Business Association co-hosting municipal all-candidates Q&A September 26
The Stittsville Village Association and Stittsville Business Association have again partnered to co-host an evening of Questions and Answers from residents to the candidates.
Ottawa Police – candidate harassment, election sign damage and hate-based crimes will not be tolerated
“Police will investigate these incidents and, where warranted, charges can be laid.” – Interim Chief Steve Bell
Zoning amendment for CRT Westwood at 5725 Fernbank Road going to Planning Committee
In April, 2021 a public meeting was held regarding the amendment and new development. The amendment is on the Planning Committee’s agenda for Thursday, September 22, 2022.
Council approves regulations for increased parkland and new policy for a citywide community benefits charge
The new Parkland Dedication By-law will deliver increased parkland from developments with greater density to better meet the population growth projected in the new Official Plan.
City services and programs will remain open on September 19
The City of Ottawa will remain open for regular business on Monday, September 19 for the National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
City honours Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II participated in many Royal Tours since her reign began in 1952 and is the most traveled Monarch in the world.
Watch for municipal election signs in the community
Starting September 9, municipal election signs can be installed on streets and lawns across the City of Ottawa.
Ottawa’s Labour Day schedule changes
The City of Ottawa has released some schedule and City service changes that will take effect this Labour Day.
Back to reading, writing, math – and road safety
Bells in over 300 Ottawa schools will soon be signaling the end of summer and the start of a new school year – let’s review some road safety lessons.
2022 candidate list for Ottawa municipal election now official – what you need to know to vote
The Ottawa City Clerk issued a revised certified list of candidates in accordance with Municipal Election Act, 1996 (known as the MEA) for the Monday, October 24, 2022 municipal election to elect a Mayor, City Councillor and the School Board Trustees.
Abbott Street school zone included in 1500 speed camera tickets issued in error
Administrative error sees 1500 speed camera tickets distributed between July 1 and August 15, including Abbott Street East between Moss Hill Trail and Shea Road in the Sacred Heart High School area.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower provides his 92nd community update – it is also his last during the municipal election blackout period from August 25 until October 24.
City of Ottawa: Candidate nomination and withdrawal deadline for 2022 Municipal Elections approaches
The deadline to file or withdraw a nomination for the office of Mayor, City Councillor, and School Board Trustee in the 2022 Municipal Elections is Friday, August 19, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
Registration for the fall edition of Cleaning the Capital opens on August 15
2022 marks the 29th year of the Cleaning the Capital Program! The annual cleanup campaign first began in 1994 as a springtime cleanup.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Through his weekly updates provided to Stittsville Central, Councillor Gower keeps the residents of Stittsville informed on various City and local activities that are taking place in the community.