Category: Transportation
Start your engines as the Ottawa Ride for Dad returns to the road
The Ottawa Motorcycle Ride for Dad in support of the Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation is asking for community support and participation as it gears up for its annual ride in June.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The City of Ottawa and the CRT Developments (Claridge, Richcraft and Tamarack) reached an agreement to purchase five hectares of Shea Woods.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
On April 27 via Zoom, Stittsville residents will have the opportunity to view and provide feedback on the Stittsville Main Street Public Realm Plan .
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower has a reminder that garbage collection takes place one day later than is usual.
Road safety is everyone’s responsibility – Jeff Tindall of Let’s Bike Stittsville promotes safe cycling
The City of Ottawa is working to make the roads safer for motorists and cyclists, but it’s important to remember to share the road and follow traffic rules to keep everyone safe.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With spring’s arrival, this week Councillor Gower informs residents on the traffic safety measures being implemented in the community from flex stakes to radar signs and much more.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower is passing along information and updates on the newly installed speed camera on Abbott Street.
City looking for your feedback on Transportation Master Plan and household waste management
The City of Ottawa is inviting residents to have their say on the Transportation Master Plan, as well as the way the City manages garbage, recycling, and food waste.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is encouraging residents to make a humanitarian relief donation to the Red Cross for the people of Ukraine.
Schedule changes and cancellations for Family Day and upcoming week
The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for Family Day on Monday, February 21. Due to the situation in Ottawa, there may be additional impacts on City…
What to expect January 31 – Ottawa Police update
If you work in the downtown core, please plan to work from home if possible. Please adjust your plans in the downtown core.
Convoy demonstrations will affect many roads throughout Ottawa
The truckers’ convoy using Ottawa roadways have begun to arrive today and their effect will be felt throughout the weekend.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Nice to see Councillor Gower getting out, finally, for his cross-crountry ski, but he was also working – writing this week’s updates in his column for us.
PSA: City advises of storm-related service impacts, encourages postponing all non-essential travel
With a major snowstorm headed to the Ottawa area, the City of Ottawa is advising of service impacts – including waste and recycling collection.
Drivers G-class tests being shortened to assist with backlog
On January 10, 2022, Dakota Brasier, spokesperson for Transport Minister Caroline Mulroney, confirmed that Ontario’s Transport Ministry is shortening the final road test required to earn a full Ontario driver’s licence.