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Hazeldean Road Repairs- August 13 & 14
I am very pleased to let you know that overnight work is scheduled on Hazeldean Road Eastbound overnight tonight, August 13th (possibly continuing overnight on August 14th) for the contractor to return to repair sections of the road between the intersection at FreshCo/Kunstadt Sports and Carbrooke St.
I share your frustrations regarding the condition of Hazeldean Road EB as I drive this route many times a week, and I can assure you that a finished project would never leave a main arterial roadway in this type of condition.
There is still a remaining section of watermain to be replaced along Hazeldean Road (timing TBC) which is why the road is not scheduled for a full resurfacing at this time.
Due to the extensive work being done, I was able to negotiate getting Hazeldean Road resurfaced years ahead of schedule. You may have noticed that work has begun on the first phase of resurfacing which is Hazeldean Road at Kincardine Dr. going to Egdewater Dr. next, they will pave from Edgewater Dr. to the lights at Kunstadt Sports/ FreshCo and as a final phase they will resurface from that intersection to Eagleson Road.
I will continue to provide updates as they are available
I share your frustrations regarding the condition of Hazeldean Road EB as I drive this route many times a week, and I can assure you that a finished project would never leave a main arterial roadway in this type of condition.
There is still a remaining section of watermain to be replaced along Hazeldean Road (timing TBC) which is why the road is not scheduled for a full resurfacing at this time.
Due to the extensive work being done, I was able to negotiate getting Hazeldean Road resurfaced years ahead of schedule. You may have noticed that work has begun on the first phase of resurfacing which is Hazeldean Road at Kincardine Dr. going to Egdewater Dr. next, they will pave from Edgewater Dr. to the lights at Kunstadt Sports/ FreshCo and as a final phase they will resurface from that intersection to Eagleson Road.
I will continue to provide updates as they are available
Grassy Plains Park Re-Opening! – Friday August 7, 2026
I am pleased to announce that the work on the new playground at Grassy Plains Park has completed and final inspections took place this week.
The contractor is planning to mow the grass and remove the construction fencing today. Therefore, weather permitting, the new playground will be open for public use and enjoyment this afternoon.
I hope you get a chance to stop by the new park soon!
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Monticello Park Update – July 31, 2026
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After a long wait, Monticello Park is open just in time for the long weekend! Staff have finished their final inspections of the playground equipment and the sodded areas around the park pathways.
The larger grassy areas that were seeded (as opposed to sod) will remain under the responsibility of the developer until staff determine that they meet the required acceptable standards. The contractor is responsible for returning to undertake any remedial work required to establish the grass, including maintenance activities for the seeded areas. These costs are borne by the contractor, not the city.
Proudmore Romina Park Update – July 31, 2026
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Proudmore- Romina Park is very close to reopening and is currently going through the final inspections and is expected to reopen the first week of August.
There is still work to be done around the sledding hill, so it will remain closed for the remainder of the summer, with the aim of opening it for sledding this winter. The tennis/pickleball courts, pathway and exercise equipment should all be opened in the coming days!
Current Weather Event – July 28, 2026
With Environment Canada forecasting significant rainfall over the coming days, City staff are closely monitoring conditions and taking proactive measures to prepare for potential impacts. Following the extreme weather event on July 1, teams have continued inspections, maintenance and cleaning activities across the city, with a particular focus on the areas most affected by previous flooding. Staff are prepared to adjust operations as required and will continue to keep Council and residents informed as conditions evolve.
Staff encourage residents to take preventative measures, such as ensuring sump pumps are functioning properly, clearing debris from nearby catch basins, and reviewing the City's flood protection resources.
Temporary water pooling on streets can occur during heavy rain and is often a sign that the drainage system is managing flows as designed.
City monitoring and response
Resident preparedness
What residents may see during and after a storm
When to contact the City
With Environment Canada forecasting significant rainfall over the coming days, City staff are closely monitoring conditions and taking proactive measures to prepare for potential impacts. Following the extreme weather event on July 1, teams have continued inspections, maintenance and cleaning activities across the city, with a particular focus on the areas most affected by previous flooding. Staff are prepared to adjust operations as required and will continue to keep Council and residents informed as conditions evolve.
Staff encourage residents to take preventative measures, such as ensuring sump pumps are functioning properly, clearing debris from nearby catch basins, and reviewing the City's flood protection resources.
Temporary water pooling on streets can occur during heavy rain and is often a sign that the drainage system is managing flows as designed.
City monitoring and response
- The Infrastructure and Water Services team is actively monitoring rainfall totals, weather conditions and forecast updates over the next 48 hours.
- Staff are prepared to adjust operational responses as conditions evolve and will continue to keep Council and residents informed throughout the event.
- Crews are monitoring drainage infrastructure and responding to issues as required to help manage stormwater runoff.
- Staff have proactively inspected catch basins and outlets, with a significant number of related cleaning work orders have now been completed. Priority has been given to wards most heavily impacted by the July 1 extreme weather event. In those wards, 91% of the inspections and cleaning work orders have been completed, and crews continue to make progress.
Resident preparedness
- Residents are encouraged to take steps now to protect their homes and property ahead of anticipated rainfall. Actions such as ensuring sump pumps are working, clearing nearby catch basins and reviewing flood protection resources.
- Clear debris from nearby catch basins to help water flow through the drainage system as intended.
What residents may see during and after a storm
- Temporary water pooling on streets is expected during periods of heavy rainfall and is often a sign that the stormwater system is working as designed.
- The City uses flow-control measures to limit the amount of water entering the storm sewer system at one time, helping to prevent sewer surcharging and reduce flood risks.
- As a result, water may temporarily accumulate on roadways and, in some cases, on private property, but it typically recedes within a few hours once rainfall subsides.
When to contact the City
- Residents should allow time for standing water on streets to drain. If pooling persists after the storm has ended, contact 3-1-1.
Laura Dubois Park- Asphalt Pathway Replacement
July 28th, 2026
July 28th, 2026
The pathway network within Laura Dubois Park will be replaced this summer. The project scope involves replacing all of the asphalt pathways in the park….other than the main MUP style pathway that connects the Hydro corridor to Shetland Way as it was recently replaced a couple of years ago.
The contractor’s intention will be to close each side of the Multi-Use Pathway (MUP) while they are installing granular material with some fencing at the pathway connections (at the street and MUP) to make the public aware of the work but without fencing the entire work area. They will open the pathways when granular installation is complete, with ramps on each end where it connects to the existing pathways / MUP while they are working on the other section. All asphalt will be completed with one mobilization at the end of the project (expected to be mid-late August).
The playground will be closed for a few weeks beginning on July 28th, as the work begins on the pathways around the play area. The playground will reopen mid-late August (weather permitting) once all asphalt work has been completed and the pathway network within the park has reopened.
Katimavik Outdoor Pool - Swimming lessons available this summer!
July 17th, 2026
July 17th, 2026
The Kanata Leisure Centre will be offering swimming lessons this summer at the Katimavik Outdoor Pool (64 Chimo Drive) for kids ages 3-14!
To register visit https://register.ottawa.ca/
For more info you can reach out to: [email protected]
To register visit https://register.ottawa.ca/
For more info you can reach out to: [email protected]
Tim Hortons Camp Day
July 15th, 2026
July 15th, 2026
Had a great time helping out at the Eagleson and Edgewater Tim Hortons Camp Day!
100% of proceeds from Camp Day donuts and coffee sold today go towards Tim Hortons Foundation Camps to help send kids to camp.
100% of proceeds from Camp Day donuts and coffee sold today go towards Tim Hortons Foundation Camps to help send kids to camp.
Notice of Potential / Actual Water Service Interruptions
July 13th, 2026
July 13th, 2026
Due to Water Infrastructure repairs on EAGLESON RD. (between PALOMINO DR and PALOMINO DR clients may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be restored within 8 hours.
For additional information please contact extension 22300.
This work has been pre planned to limit disruption to both residents and traffic and affected properties have been notified.
Water service is expected to be restored within 8 hours.
For additional information please contact extension 22300.
This work has been pre planned to limit disruption to both residents and traffic and affected properties have been notified.
Additional Resources for Homes with Basement Flooding
July 8th, 2026
July 8th, 2026
For any homeowners who were affected by flooding due to a sewer surcharge after the July 1st storm, the below information may be of assistance:
Compassionate Grant program - Flooding rebates and grant | City of Ottawa - The Compassionate Grant provides financial assistance to qualified City of Ottawa property owners and tenants affected by flooding due to a sewer surcharge event.
For any resident who may not already have a backflow valve in their home, you may be eligible for rebates through the city’s Residential Protective Plumbing program - Flooding rebates and grant | City of Ottawa. The Residential Protective Plumbing program provides financial assistance to qualified City of Ottawa property owners for the installation of protective plumbing devices such as sump pumps and storm and sanitary backwater valves.
Information can be found here on the Overview - Backflow Prevention Program | City of Ottawa . The purpose of this program is to prevent the backflow of potentially contaminated water from buildings considered severe and moderate hazard risks to the City's drinking water system.
Please reach out if you have any questions about any of the above programs. [email protected] or call 613-580-2752.
Compassionate Grant program - Flooding rebates and grant | City of Ottawa - The Compassionate Grant provides financial assistance to qualified City of Ottawa property owners and tenants affected by flooding due to a sewer surcharge event.
For any resident who may not already have a backflow valve in their home, you may be eligible for rebates through the city’s Residential Protective Plumbing program - Flooding rebates and grant | City of Ottawa. The Residential Protective Plumbing program provides financial assistance to qualified City of Ottawa property owners for the installation of protective plumbing devices such as sump pumps and storm and sanitary backwater valves.
Information can be found here on the Overview - Backflow Prevention Program | City of Ottawa . The purpose of this program is to prevent the backflow of potentially contaminated water from buildings considered severe and moderate hazard risks to the City's drinking water system.
Please reach out if you have any questions about any of the above programs. [email protected] or call 613-580-2752.
How to Dispose of Storm-Related Waste
July 6th, 2026
July 6th, 2026
If you were impacted by the storm and heavy rainfall on Wednesday, July 1, you have a few options to dispose of any excess waste.
Storm-related materials will either be collected during regular garbage pickup or as a separate storm-dedicated collection, depending on resources. If your waste is left behind, please leave it at the curb as it will be collected later.
For more information about how to dispose of storm-related waste and other storm-related information, visit ottawa.ca.
GarbageFor storm-affected residents, you may leave out more materials than the standard three-item limit.
Textile floor coverings such as carpet, under pad or area rugs may also be placed at the curb with no restriction on volumes. These materials must be securely tied into compact bundles. Visit the Waste Explorer for set out requirements.
Construction and demolition materialYou may set out up to two containers of construction and demolition waste related to the storm on your next scheduled garbage collection day. Containers must be set out according to regular garbage collection guidelines.
You will need to work through your insurance and/or a contractor to deal with larger quantities of construction and demolition waste.
Disposal at Trail Road Waste Facility LandfillIf you have submitted a service request for a flooded basement or storm-related waste, you can dispose of eligible materials at the Trail Waste Facility Landfill free of charge. You will need to bring your service request number, valid photo identification and proof of address.
For those who have already brought storm-related debris to Trail Road, details on how to apply for a refund will be available shortly.
Household hazardous wasteHousehold hazardous waste is not accepted through any curbside collection and should be safely stored until it can be disposed of through the City's Household Hazardous Waste program.
Electronic wasteElectronic waste (e-waste) is not accepted through any curbside collection. E-waste can be taken to e-waste events or the Trail Waste Facility Landfill free of charge as usual.
Leaf and yard wasteYou can continue to set out unlimited leaf and yard waste for collection in paper yard waste bags or reusable containers labelled “Leaf and Yard Waste.”
Green bin and spoiled foodPlease use your green bin to dispose of spoiled food and other organic waste resulting from extended power outages. There is no limit to the amount of green bin waste.
If you have extra food waste from the storm, you can place additional garbage bags beside your green bin. Clearly label each bag “Green Bin.” These materials will be collected with your regularly scheduled green bin pick up.
Storm-related materials will either be collected during regular garbage pickup or as a separate storm-dedicated collection, depending on resources. If your waste is left behind, please leave it at the curb as it will be collected later.
For more information about how to dispose of storm-related waste and other storm-related information, visit ottawa.ca.
GarbageFor storm-affected residents, you may leave out more materials than the standard three-item limit.
Textile floor coverings such as carpet, under pad or area rugs may also be placed at the curb with no restriction on volumes. These materials must be securely tied into compact bundles. Visit the Waste Explorer for set out requirements.
Construction and demolition materialYou may set out up to two containers of construction and demolition waste related to the storm on your next scheduled garbage collection day. Containers must be set out according to regular garbage collection guidelines.
You will need to work through your insurance and/or a contractor to deal with larger quantities of construction and demolition waste.
Disposal at Trail Road Waste Facility LandfillIf you have submitted a service request for a flooded basement or storm-related waste, you can dispose of eligible materials at the Trail Waste Facility Landfill free of charge. You will need to bring your service request number, valid photo identification and proof of address.
For those who have already brought storm-related debris to Trail Road, details on how to apply for a refund will be available shortly.
Household hazardous wasteHousehold hazardous waste is not accepted through any curbside collection and should be safely stored until it can be disposed of through the City's Household Hazardous Waste program.
Electronic wasteElectronic waste (e-waste) is not accepted through any curbside collection. E-waste can be taken to e-waste events or the Trail Waste Facility Landfill free of charge as usual.
Leaf and yard wasteYou can continue to set out unlimited leaf and yard waste for collection in paper yard waste bags or reusable containers labelled “Leaf and Yard Waste.”
Green bin and spoiled foodPlease use your green bin to dispose of spoiled food and other organic waste resulting from extended power outages. There is no limit to the amount of green bin waste.
If you have extra food waste from the storm, you can place additional garbage bags beside your green bin. Clearly label each bag “Green Bin.” These materials will be collected with your regularly scheduled green bin pick up.
July 1st Storm – Residential Waste Disposal Options
As storm recovery efforts continue following the July 1 rainfall event, Solid Waste Services has implemented several additional measures to support residents affected by flooding.
Residents affected by the July 1st storm may continue to place eligible storm-related materials at the curb without following the standard three-item garbage limit. Depending on operational requirements, materials may be collected as part of regular garbage collection or through separate storm-dedicated collection efforts.
Collection vehicles have begun to work their way through neighbourhoods to collect items, so if any storm-related garbage is not picked up before or on Thursday, please leave it out as these separate storm collection trucks can come by at any time.
Storm-waste disposal fees waived at Trail Waste Facility Landfill
Residents who have submitted a service request for a flooded basement or storm-related waste can dispose of eligible materials at the Trail Waste Facility Landfill free of charge.
To receive the fee waiver, residents must provide:
Additional information regarding the reimbursement process will be communicated once available.
To help accommodate increased demand following the storm, the Trail Waste Facility Landfill will be open on additional Saturdays over the coming weeks. Residents are encouraged to check Ottawa.ca for current hours of operation before visiting.
*Please note that only residential disposals at Trail Road may take part in this program. Any junk removal companies are considered commercial and would not be eligible for reimbursement. *
As storm recovery efforts continue following the July 1 rainfall event, Solid Waste Services has implemented several additional measures to support residents affected by flooding.
Residents affected by the July 1st storm may continue to place eligible storm-related materials at the curb without following the standard three-item garbage limit. Depending on operational requirements, materials may be collected as part of regular garbage collection or through separate storm-dedicated collection efforts.
Collection vehicles have begun to work their way through neighbourhoods to collect items, so if any storm-related garbage is not picked up before or on Thursday, please leave it out as these separate storm collection trucks can come by at any time.
Storm-waste disposal fees waived at Trail Waste Facility Landfill
Residents who have submitted a service request for a flooded basement or storm-related waste can dispose of eligible materials at the Trail Waste Facility Landfill free of charge.
To receive the fee waiver, residents must provide:
- Their service request number (digital or printed copies are accepted); and
- Valid photo identification and proof of address.
- Their Trail Waste Facility Landfill tipping fee receipt;
- Their service request number (digital or printed copies are accepted); and
- Valid identification showing their address.
Additional information regarding the reimbursement process will be communicated once available.
To help accommodate increased demand following the storm, the Trail Waste Facility Landfill will be open on additional Saturdays over the coming weeks. Residents are encouraged to check Ottawa.ca for current hours of operation before visiting.
*Please note that only residential disposals at Trail Road may take part in this program. Any junk removal companies are considered commercial and would not be eligible for reimbursement. *
Post July 1st Storm Update
Thank you to all the residents who have reached out since the July 1st storm to report any issues you have experienced. To date, I have spoken directly to or emailed back, every resident who has contacted us.
I will be sharing another post regarding garbage disposal for anyone who had water damage due to the storm on July 1st .
We are here to help and have the latest accurate updates for you.
While we are confident that the many infrastructure upgrades, we have made in the Ward over the past decade continue to protect your home from the kind of flooding we have experienced in the past, there are still going to be issues from a record-breaking storm such as the one we just had.
I encourage anyone who has damage from the storm to please contact me by email [email protected] or by calling 613-580-2752. Please leave a message and number where you can be reached and you will hear back from me promptly.
Some residents reported only have a small amount of water come up at their drain in the basement, but not damaging anything – if this happened to you, I want to hear from you so we can get a check done on the storm water system and other protections in place for your home.
Finally, I want to thank the many residents who helped their neighbours in this time of need and those that took the time to help clean the parks and catch basins. You make our community a fantastic place to call home!
Thank you to all the residents who have reached out since the July 1st storm to report any issues you have experienced. To date, I have spoken directly to or emailed back, every resident who has contacted us.
I will be sharing another post regarding garbage disposal for anyone who had water damage due to the storm on July 1st .
We are here to help and have the latest accurate updates for you.
While we are confident that the many infrastructure upgrades, we have made in the Ward over the past decade continue to protect your home from the kind of flooding we have experienced in the past, there are still going to be issues from a record-breaking storm such as the one we just had.
I encourage anyone who has damage from the storm to please contact me by email [email protected] or by calling 613-580-2752. Please leave a message and number where you can be reached and you will hear back from me promptly.
Some residents reported only have a small amount of water come up at their drain in the basement, but not damaging anything – if this happened to you, I want to hear from you so we can get a check done on the storm water system and other protections in place for your home.
Finally, I want to thank the many residents who helped their neighbours in this time of need and those that took the time to help clean the parks and catch basins. You make our community a fantastic place to call home!
Hydro Ottawa Kakulu System Expansion Project
July 3rd, 2026
July 3rd, 2026
Hydro Ottawa will be performing essential infrastructure renewal in the Katimavik area this Summer.
The Kakulu system expansion project is a multi-month initiative being completed as an essential requirement to replace aging equipment and upgrade the electricity distribution system. This work is localized specifically within the Katimavik-Hazeldean area and is a much-needed requirement to help meet growing electricity demand while improving overall system reliability.
As part of the Kakulu system expansion project, the following work will be completed:
- Kakulu Drive:
- Castlefrank Drive:
- Castlefrank Road at Kakulu Road:
Work is scheduled to commence in July 2026 and has an estimated completion date of December 2026. As this project advances, customers will be further notified should a planned power outage that impacts their residence or business be required to complete work safely.
Over the coming days, customers who will be impacted by this project will also receive these details. For more information and ongoing updates about this initiative, customers can visit the project webpage at hydroottawa.com/en/kakulu-system-expansion-project
Residents will notice an increased construction presence throughout the duration of the project. To ensure the safety of residents and our crews, traffic control measures, including temporary lane reductions and sidewalk closures, will be implemented in the immediate vicinity of the work site. Pedestrian detours will be clearly marked for the duration of the project. Construction activities will take place on the City of Ottawa Road Right-of-Way – a legal right of access for Hydro Ottawa for the purpose of installing and maintaining its electrical distribution system.
Flooding Information and Weather Update
July 2nd, 2026
July 2nd, 2026
Ottawa saw a record rainfall of over 110mm during the severe thunderstorms that took place yesterday afternoon and into the evening.
I have been in contact with residents who have reached out regarding the flooding on their streets and I am happy to report that last night when I was out to look at the streets that had flooded, the water had receded and streets had either fully drained or only had small puddles remaining.
Please reach out [email protected] if you had any basement flooding and we will assist where possible.
Residents who experienced basement flooding are encouraged to submit a report through the City's online reporting form to help keep 3-1-1 phone lines available for urgent requests. Information on what to do following a basement flood, including safety and cleanup guidance, is available on Ottawa.ca:
Additional Garbage
I have reached out to staff to ask for special considerations to be made for anyone who has additional garbage next week related to any flooding and will provide an update next week once we have more information on this.
Inlet Control Devices (ICD’s)
Many streets are designed to hold water during heavy rain events (I am talking about regular rainfall - yesterday’s rain was severe and an excessive amount of rain fell in very short periods of time), this is normal and happens on many streets across the city.
Our catch basins are equipped with Inlet Control Devices (ICD’s) to control the rate at which water flows into the sewer system. ICD’s ensure that too much water doesn’t drain too quickly into the sewers and overload the system, so that during heavy rain events (such as yesterday’s), some water will be stored on the street. The water is continuously draining, just at a controlled rate that the system can handle.
If the flooding on your street or around the catch basins ever continues 3-4 hours after the end of the rainfall, or the water levels gets within 2 metres of the structure of your house, please open a service request by calling 311 or Blocked / flooded - Road, ditch and sidewalk maintenance | City of Ottawa or you can let us know and we can create a service request for you.
Upcoming Forecast & Conditions
Another weather system is making its way towards Ottawa, and Environment Canada has issued a Yellow Watch – Severe Thunderstorm alert that is expected to remain in effect until 2:09 am Friday, July 3. This event has the potential of producing severe thunderstorms, wind gusts nearing 100 km/h, up to ping pong ball-sized hail and rain possibly exceeding 30 mm in certain parts of the City.
I have been in contact with residents who have reached out regarding the flooding on their streets and I am happy to report that last night when I was out to look at the streets that had flooded, the water had receded and streets had either fully drained or only had small puddles remaining.
Please reach out [email protected] if you had any basement flooding and we will assist where possible.
Residents who experienced basement flooding are encouraged to submit a report through the City's online reporting form to help keep 3-1-1 phone lines available for urgent requests. Information on what to do following a basement flood, including safety and cleanup guidance, is available on Ottawa.ca:
- Report basement flooding: City’s online form
- Residential Flooding - Ottawa Public Health
- What to do if your basement has flooded - Basement flooding | City of Ottawa
Additional Garbage
I have reached out to staff to ask for special considerations to be made for anyone who has additional garbage next week related to any flooding and will provide an update next week once we have more information on this.
Inlet Control Devices (ICD’s)
Many streets are designed to hold water during heavy rain events (I am talking about regular rainfall - yesterday’s rain was severe and an excessive amount of rain fell in very short periods of time), this is normal and happens on many streets across the city.
Our catch basins are equipped with Inlet Control Devices (ICD’s) to control the rate at which water flows into the sewer system. ICD’s ensure that too much water doesn’t drain too quickly into the sewers and overload the system, so that during heavy rain events (such as yesterday’s), some water will be stored on the street. The water is continuously draining, just at a controlled rate that the system can handle.
If the flooding on your street or around the catch basins ever continues 3-4 hours after the end of the rainfall, or the water levels gets within 2 metres of the structure of your house, please open a service request by calling 311 or Blocked / flooded - Road, ditch and sidewalk maintenance | City of Ottawa or you can let us know and we can create a service request for you.
Upcoming Forecast & Conditions
Another weather system is making its way towards Ottawa, and Environment Canada has issued a Yellow Watch – Severe Thunderstorm alert that is expected to remain in effect until 2:09 am Friday, July 3. This event has the potential of producing severe thunderstorms, wind gusts nearing 100 km/h, up to ping pong ball-sized hail and rain possibly exceeding 30 mm in certain parts of the City.
Upcoming overnight weekend work on Highway 417 at Pinecrest Road to accelerate lane reopening
June 13th, 2026
June 13th, 2026
Weather permitting, overnight work on Highway 417 between Woodroffe Avenue and Pinecrest Road will take place this coming weekend to accelerate construction in the centre median. This work will allow all east and west bound lanes to reopen earlier than planned, by June 22.
Overnight work is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 20 from 9 pm to 8 am on Sunday, June 21 in the westbound direction, with additional ramp closures beginning at 11 pm Saturday. Overnight work will then take place on Sunday, June 21 from 9 pm to 5 am on Monday, June 22, with additional ramp closures beginning at 11 pm.
During this time, crews will be relocating temporary concrete barriers and undertaking line painting. All 417 lanes east and westbound as well as highway ramps will reopen at 5 am on Monday, June 22.
This work is weather dependent. In the event of inclement weather, the work will be rescheduled in coordination with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario and City of Ottawa Traffic Services.
On Saturday night, the following traffic impacts will be in place:
On Sunday night, the following traffic impacts will be in place:
Motorists travelling north and south on Woodroffe Avenue at Highway 417, and north on Pinecrest Road/Greenbank Road at Highway 417, should anticipate impacts to traffic during the work.
This project has caused significant delays, especially for westbound travellers. The City of Ottawa recognizes the impact of this work and appreciates the patience of residents as work was accelerated to reopen the lanes five weeks ahead of the original schedule.
Overnight work is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 20 from 9 pm to 8 am on Sunday, June 21 in the westbound direction, with additional ramp closures beginning at 11 pm Saturday. Overnight work will then take place on Sunday, June 21 from 9 pm to 5 am on Monday, June 22, with additional ramp closures beginning at 11 pm.
During this time, crews will be relocating temporary concrete barriers and undertaking line painting. All 417 lanes east and westbound as well as highway ramps will reopen at 5 am on Monday, June 22.
This work is weather dependent. In the event of inclement weather, the work will be rescheduled in coordination with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario and City of Ottawa Traffic Services.
On Saturday night, the following traffic impacts will be in place:
- Overnight lane closures on westbound Highway 417 between Woodroffe Avenue and Pinecrest Road
- Closure of the westbound Highway 417 on-ramp from Woodroffe Avenue
- Closure of the westbound Highway 417 on-ramp from northbound Pinecrest Road
- Closure of the westbound Highway 417 off-ramp at Pinecrest Road
- No additional impacts to eastbound Highway 417 lanes are planned
On Sunday night, the following traffic impacts will be in place:
- Overnight lane closures on eastbound Highway 417 between Richmond Road and Pinecrest/Greenbank Road
- Closure of the eastbound Highway 417 on-ramp from northbound Richmond Road
- Closure of the eastbound Highway 417 on-ramp from southbound Richmond Road
- Closure of the eastbound Highway 417 on-ramp from southbound Pinecrest Road
- Closure of the eastbound Highway 417 off-ramp at Pinecrest Road
- No additional impacts to westbound Highway 417 lanes are planned
Motorists travelling north and south on Woodroffe Avenue at Highway 417, and north on Pinecrest Road/Greenbank Road at Highway 417, should anticipate impacts to traffic during the work.
This project has caused significant delays, especially for westbound travellers. The City of Ottawa recognizes the impact of this work and appreciates the patience of residents as work was accelerated to reopen the lanes five weeks ahead of the original schedule.
OC Transpo - Update Presentation
June 11th, 2026
June 11th, 2026
Please see below for the latest update from OC Transpo from the most recent Transit Committee Meeting:
The presentation incorporates several new, customer-focused key performance indicators throughout to support the actions outlined in the Customer-First Action plan. A set of established performance indicators is also included at the end of the deck for reference; these will not be reviewed in detail during the presentation.
The presentation incorporates several new, customer-focused key performance indicators throughout to support the actions outlined in the Customer-First Action plan. A set of established performance indicators is also included at the end of the deck for reference; these will not be reviewed in detail during the presentation.
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Parks Maintenance Wild Parnsip Locations - 2026 Round One
June 11th, 2026
June 11th, 2026
Beginning June 15, dozens of areas around the city will be treated for Wild Parsnip by Parks Maintenance and Forestry Services. Crews will be on location for roughly one week and will install signage in the required locations.
With the first round of mapping complete, operations will begin June 15, moving to identified locations from west to east and lasting approximately one week. To minimize disturbance to our parks, only locations deemed to have a moderate to high level of infestation and a high risk to the public will be spot sprayed with Glyphosate, as per the Ontario Pesticide Act. In other areas, lower levels of wild parsnip infestation will be mowed or pulled by hand. Where spraying occurs, residents should expect to see wilting or discolouration in two to four days. The full impact of the spray could take up to 20 days. The contractor will sign locations before spraying and remove the signage once the spraying is complete.
Parks Maintenance and Forestry Services is also responsible for wild parsnip in storm water management areas and hydro corridors. Here, the herbicide Navius Flex will be applied, and residents should start seeing the early effects within a few hours and the full effect after several weeks.
Residents will see crews of eight in the proposed locations, equipped with backpack-style sprayers.
Seventy-one parks and hydro corridors will receive spot treatment of Glyphosate and 65 storm water management facilities will receive spot treatment of Navius Flex.
The use of either Glyphosate or Navius Flex is determined by provincial legislation. Health Canada re-evaluated glyphosate in 2017 and, after assessing human health and environmental impacts, found that there is no significant risk to either when the product is used properly. In Ontario, herbicide use is regulated under the Pesticides Act. While many herbicides are banned, those containing glyphosate may be used to control plants like wild parsnip that are poisonous to humans upon contact.
The following 12 areas in Kanata South will be treated:
With the first round of mapping complete, operations will begin June 15, moving to identified locations from west to east and lasting approximately one week. To minimize disturbance to our parks, only locations deemed to have a moderate to high level of infestation and a high risk to the public will be spot sprayed with Glyphosate, as per the Ontario Pesticide Act. In other areas, lower levels of wild parsnip infestation will be mowed or pulled by hand. Where spraying occurs, residents should expect to see wilting or discolouration in two to four days. The full impact of the spray could take up to 20 days. The contractor will sign locations before spraying and remove the signage once the spraying is complete.
Parks Maintenance and Forestry Services is also responsible for wild parsnip in storm water management areas and hydro corridors. Here, the herbicide Navius Flex will be applied, and residents should start seeing the early effects within a few hours and the full effect after several weeks.
Residents will see crews of eight in the proposed locations, equipped with backpack-style sprayers.
Seventy-one parks and hydro corridors will receive spot treatment of Glyphosate and 65 storm water management facilities will receive spot treatment of Navius Flex.
The use of either Glyphosate or Navius Flex is determined by provincial legislation. Health Canada re-evaluated glyphosate in 2017 and, after assessing human health and environmental impacts, found that there is no significant risk to either when the product is used properly. In Ontario, herbicide use is regulated under the Pesticides Act. While many herbicides are banned, those containing glyphosate may be used to control plants like wild parsnip that are poisonous to humans upon contact.
The following 12 areas in Kanata South will be treated:
- Bridleglen Dry Pond (SWF – 1354)
- Brigitta Park
- Deevy Pines Park
- Kristina Kiss Park
- Monahan Drain (SWF – 1318)
- Monahan Drain 2
- Monahan Wetlands (SWF – 1328)
- Ottawa-Carleton Trailway
- Proudmore Romina Park
- Rickey Place Park
- Tony Graham Community Park 1
- Tony Graham Community Park 2
MTO Highway 417 work between Carling Avenue and Rochester Street
June 10th, 2026
June 10th, 2026
The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) is working to replace a noise barrier along Highway 417 eastbound between Carling Avenue and Rochester Street until late summer.
During this period of MTO work, the following disruptions will be in place:
This is not a City of Ottawa project. This work is part of the MTO’s maintenance construction being done between Island Park Drive and Kent Street. For more information on this project, please visit the MTO’s Highway 417 Bridge Replacements and Highway Improvements page.
Motorists can expect congestion and delays, including on City roads around this work. The City of Ottawa will be monitoring the flow of traffic throughout the summer and will make adjustments to the transportation network where needed to help mitigate impacts. Please plan ahead and drive safely.
During this period of MTO work, the following disruptions will be in place:
- Single lane reduction (rightmost lane) on eastbound Highway 417, between Carling Avenue and Rochester Street.
- On- and off-ramps around the work to be closed nightly, as needed. No two consecutive ramps will be closed at same time.
- The westbound Lyon Street on-ramp is closed until July 31.
This is not a City of Ottawa project. This work is part of the MTO’s maintenance construction being done between Island Park Drive and Kent Street. For more information on this project, please visit the MTO’s Highway 417 Bridge Replacements and Highway Improvements page.
Motorists can expect congestion and delays, including on City roads around this work. The City of Ottawa will be monitoring the flow of traffic throughout the summer and will make adjustments to the transportation network where needed to help mitigate impacts. Please plan ahead and drive safely.
Permanent Traffic Calming Measures are Coming to our ASE Locations
In November 2025, the province banned the use of Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras (ASE’s) that were located in many of our school zones across the ward.
Since their removal, staff have been studying speeds and driver behavior in school zones, and recent data has confirmed a significant increase in speeding in our most high-risk areas – school zones.
The province announced a $210 million Road Safety Initiatives Fund (RSIF) to be distributed over the next two years to municipalities that previously operated ASE systems. Of this amount, $42 million has been released as immediate interim funding, with the City of Ottawa being allocated approximately $4 million, which is now available to support initiatives at 84 former/planned ASE locations.
What does this mean for our school zones?
This means that staff are working on finalizing the installation plans for the installation of permanent traffic calming measures funded by the RSIF to be installed at the following locations:
Approved Traffic Calming measures for these locations will vary depending on the street classification, volume of vehicles on the street as well as other factors, but each location will receive:
Please see below illustrations showing where the new speed cushions will be going.
Please note the proposed locations of the speed cushions are approximate and may be adjusted slightly if impacts are identified during the detailed design stage. As well, other site-specific constraints, if identified during detailed design, may also affect the feasibility of the proposed measures.
In November 2025, the province banned the use of Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras (ASE’s) that were located in many of our school zones across the ward.
Since their removal, staff have been studying speeds and driver behavior in school zones, and recent data has confirmed a significant increase in speeding in our most high-risk areas – school zones.
The province announced a $210 million Road Safety Initiatives Fund (RSIF) to be distributed over the next two years to municipalities that previously operated ASE systems. Of this amount, $42 million has been released as immediate interim funding, with the City of Ottawa being allocated approximately $4 million, which is now available to support initiatives at 84 former/planned ASE locations.
What does this mean for our school zones?
This means that staff are working on finalizing the installation plans for the installation of permanent traffic calming measures funded by the RSIF to be installed at the following locations:
- Katimavik Drive
- Castlefrank Road (or McCurdy near Castlefrank ES and Holy Redeemer)
- Bridgestone Drive
- Abbeyhill Drive
- Stonehaven Drive (near Tandalee)
- Stonehaven Drive (near Tamara Way as this site was approved for an ASE camera prior to the province pulling out all cameras)
Approved Traffic Calming measures for these locations will vary depending on the street classification, volume of vehicles on the street as well as other factors, but each location will receive:
- School zone signage (2 signs on both approaches to school zones)
- Flashing beacons- 2 at each location
Please see below illustrations showing where the new speed cushions will be going.
Please note the proposed locations of the speed cushions are approximate and may be adjusted slightly if impacts are identified during the detailed design stage. As well, other site-specific constraints, if identified during detailed design, may also affect the feasibility of the proposed measures.
Abbeyhill Drive
Stonehaven Drive
Bridgestone Drive
McCurdy Drive
Hazeldean Road Watermain Project(s)- Update- May 29, 2026
The City has been actively working on Hazeldean Road since the fall of 2024. The initial project was the installation of a new 300mm watermain along Hazeldean Road from Castlefrank Road to approximately 200 metres west of Irwin Gate which was completed at the end of 2025. The purpose of this project was to relocate local water services from the 900mm backbone watermain to a new local watermain, which would allow future inspection and repairs as needed to the 900mm watermain without causing water supply disruptions to properties along Hazeldean Road.
While that project was taking place, we experienced an emergency watermain break on the 900mm backbone watermain that runs along Hazeldean Road in front of 418 Hazeldean Road (in front of the BMO) in September 2025 that needed to be repaired.
As part of the City’s large diameter watermain inspection program, a planned inspection was completed on the watermain that runs along Hazeldean Road between Castlefrank Road and Eagleson Road, and along Eagleson Road to Abbey Hill Drive. Following this inspection, several sections of the 900mm watermain were identified as requiring repair in addition to the initial break site in front of the BMO on Hazeldean.
The City is commencing a design for the full replacement of the existing 900mm watermain between the new valve at 440 Hazeldean Road to Eagleson Road. Temporary reinstatement of the roadway and sidewalk are underway to return Hazeldean Road to normal traffic operations until the replacement work begins.
A full replacement of the watermain east of 440 Hazeldean Road to Eagleson Road has been identified as providing the greatest value for taxpayers and ensuring the dependability of the water distribution system.
Reinstatement of Hazeldean Road under the current project is expected to be completed by the end of May 2026.
Design work is commencing on the full 900mm watermain replacement, and is expected to conclude in the fall, 2026. Geotechnical investigations are expected to occur with short-term lane closures between June and August 2026.
The City intends to commence construction of the replacement watermain in the fall of 2026, with completion anticipated in 2027.
Anticipated traffic impacts during construction of the full replacement will be communicated in a later update prior to construction start.
For more info please visit Ottawa.ca
The City has been actively working on Hazeldean Road since the fall of 2024. The initial project was the installation of a new 300mm watermain along Hazeldean Road from Castlefrank Road to approximately 200 metres west of Irwin Gate which was completed at the end of 2025. The purpose of this project was to relocate local water services from the 900mm backbone watermain to a new local watermain, which would allow future inspection and repairs as needed to the 900mm watermain without causing water supply disruptions to properties along Hazeldean Road.
While that project was taking place, we experienced an emergency watermain break on the 900mm backbone watermain that runs along Hazeldean Road in front of 418 Hazeldean Road (in front of the BMO) in September 2025 that needed to be repaired.
As part of the City’s large diameter watermain inspection program, a planned inspection was completed on the watermain that runs along Hazeldean Road between Castlefrank Road and Eagleson Road, and along Eagleson Road to Abbey Hill Drive. Following this inspection, several sections of the 900mm watermain were identified as requiring repair in addition to the initial break site in front of the BMO on Hazeldean.
The City is commencing a design for the full replacement of the existing 900mm watermain between the new valve at 440 Hazeldean Road to Eagleson Road. Temporary reinstatement of the roadway and sidewalk are underway to return Hazeldean Road to normal traffic operations until the replacement work begins.
A full replacement of the watermain east of 440 Hazeldean Road to Eagleson Road has been identified as providing the greatest value for taxpayers and ensuring the dependability of the water distribution system.
Reinstatement of Hazeldean Road under the current project is expected to be completed by the end of May 2026.
Design work is commencing on the full 900mm watermain replacement, and is expected to conclude in the fall, 2026. Geotechnical investigations are expected to occur with short-term lane closures between June and August 2026.
The City intends to commence construction of the replacement watermain in the fall of 2026, with completion anticipated in 2027.
Anticipated traffic impacts during construction of the full replacement will be communicated in a later update prior to construction start.
For more info please visit Ottawa.ca
Update- 417 Congestion near Pinecrest- May 2026
As you may know, the Rail Construction Program (RCP) is currently installing a foundation for an overhead highway sign on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO). This activity is being undertaken on behalf of the Province by the City’s Stage 2 West Extension contractor, as the construction of the LRT tunnel in the area impacted the original highway sign.
To complete this work safely, a lane shift is in place eastbound. Westbound, a lane reduction and additional travel lane are in place after the westbound on-ramp at Woodroffe Avenue. These changes have caused significant traffic congestion on the 417, particularly for motorists travelling west.
Unfortunately, I and the rest of council were not given any information indicating that work was taking place so that we could give residents advance warning that these delays were coming. The RCP has acknowledged this, and Director Richard Holden has stated:
“We recognize the inconvenience this has caused for commuters and nearby communities who have faced increases in cut-through traffic. I would like to acknowledge and apologize for the short notice that was provided on the implementation of these changes. The 417 is an important link across our city, and the Rail Construction Program (RCP) takes seriously any activities that effect motorists and commute times on the highway.”
The city and project team explored a range of alternative signage designs and traffic management approaches to reduce impacts to motorists on Highway 417 (the current configuration was coordinated and approved by the MTO).
Recognizing the significance of these impacts, staff have carefully examined all available options to accelerate the work schedule. The contractor will now work extended hours, including evenings and weekends. There may be some short periods where there will be little to no work on site to allow for specific activities, like concrete curing. Through this review, staff have expedited the work to advance the completion and restoration of all traffic lanes from the original date of July 28 to July 6, three weeks ahead of schedule.
Staff will closely monitor progress and look for opportunities to continue to accelerate the schedule further.
On Friday, May 22, the bus-only westbound 417 on-ramp at Woodroffe Avenue was modified to allow cars to use it as a dedicated highway access lane. The ramp is now open and will help to improve traffic flow on the on-ramp and provide additional capacity for highway traffic, reducing delays on the City’s surrounding roadway network.
Staff will continue to monitor conditions closely and make adjustments where possible.
In addition, the RCP is reviewing all other planned activities in the 417 corridor and nearby communities over the next six weeks and will adjust or reschedule any works to avoid additional impacts to the highway. Changes to planned works in other locations will be communicated on the project website.
Addressing local area and highway traffic impacts
The RCP recognize that nearby communities have seen significant increases in traffic congestion and cut-through traffic, and they are working with City partners to review and implement a number of additional measures to address residents’ concerns.
On Friday, May 22, the bus-only westbound 417 on-ramp at Woodroffe Avenue was modified to allow cars to use it as a dedicated highway access lane. The ramp is now open and will help to improve traffic flow on the on-ramp and provide additional capacity for highway traffic, reducing delays on the City’s surrounding roadway network.
In addition, the City’s Traffic Services team is optimizing and adjusting traffic signal timing on arterial roads in the surrounding areas to keep motorists moving and reduce impacts on local streets. A number of additional measures are also currently being investigated that will help to further alleviate traffic concerns in neighbourhoods, including:
• Police presence during peak periods beginning this week
• Installation of additional signage
• Advancing the implementation of planned traffic calming measures on local streets
• A review of opportunities for additional traffic calming measures, for instance flex stakes
Staff continue to monitor conditions closely and make adjustments where possible.
Updates are available on the project webpage
As you may know, the Rail Construction Program (RCP) is currently installing a foundation for an overhead highway sign on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO). This activity is being undertaken on behalf of the Province by the City’s Stage 2 West Extension contractor, as the construction of the LRT tunnel in the area impacted the original highway sign.
To complete this work safely, a lane shift is in place eastbound. Westbound, a lane reduction and additional travel lane are in place after the westbound on-ramp at Woodroffe Avenue. These changes have caused significant traffic congestion on the 417, particularly for motorists travelling west.
Unfortunately, I and the rest of council were not given any information indicating that work was taking place so that we could give residents advance warning that these delays were coming. The RCP has acknowledged this, and Director Richard Holden has stated:
“We recognize the inconvenience this has caused for commuters and nearby communities who have faced increases in cut-through traffic. I would like to acknowledge and apologize for the short notice that was provided on the implementation of these changes. The 417 is an important link across our city, and the Rail Construction Program (RCP) takes seriously any activities that effect motorists and commute times on the highway.”
The city and project team explored a range of alternative signage designs and traffic management approaches to reduce impacts to motorists on Highway 417 (the current configuration was coordinated and approved by the MTO).
Recognizing the significance of these impacts, staff have carefully examined all available options to accelerate the work schedule. The contractor will now work extended hours, including evenings and weekends. There may be some short periods where there will be little to no work on site to allow for specific activities, like concrete curing. Through this review, staff have expedited the work to advance the completion and restoration of all traffic lanes from the original date of July 28 to July 6, three weeks ahead of schedule.
Staff will closely monitor progress and look for opportunities to continue to accelerate the schedule further.
On Friday, May 22, the bus-only westbound 417 on-ramp at Woodroffe Avenue was modified to allow cars to use it as a dedicated highway access lane. The ramp is now open and will help to improve traffic flow on the on-ramp and provide additional capacity for highway traffic, reducing delays on the City’s surrounding roadway network.
Staff will continue to monitor conditions closely and make adjustments where possible.
In addition, the RCP is reviewing all other planned activities in the 417 corridor and nearby communities over the next six weeks and will adjust or reschedule any works to avoid additional impacts to the highway. Changes to planned works in other locations will be communicated on the project website.
Addressing local area and highway traffic impacts
The RCP recognize that nearby communities have seen significant increases in traffic congestion and cut-through traffic, and they are working with City partners to review and implement a number of additional measures to address residents’ concerns.
On Friday, May 22, the bus-only westbound 417 on-ramp at Woodroffe Avenue was modified to allow cars to use it as a dedicated highway access lane. The ramp is now open and will help to improve traffic flow on the on-ramp and provide additional capacity for highway traffic, reducing delays on the City’s surrounding roadway network.
In addition, the City’s Traffic Services team is optimizing and adjusting traffic signal timing on arterial roads in the surrounding areas to keep motorists moving and reduce impacts on local streets. A number of additional measures are also currently being investigated that will help to further alleviate traffic concerns in neighbourhoods, including:
• Police presence during peak periods beginning this week
• Installation of additional signage
• Advancing the implementation of planned traffic calming measures on local streets
• A review of opportunities for additional traffic calming measures, for instance flex stakes
Staff continue to monitor conditions closely and make adjustments where possible.
Updates are available on the project webpage
106 Eagleson Road – Shell Station Re-development- 2027/28
Shell Canada is in the early stages of redesigning their gas station and convenience store that is located at 106 Eagleson Road (just south of Katimavik Raod).
Their plan is to add EV charging stations, a new gas bar and larger convenience store closer to Eagleson Road leaving the car wash as is.
Full details can be found in the below letter. Construction is not expected to begin until mid-2027 or early 2028.
Shell Canada is in the early stages of redesigning their gas station and convenience store that is located at 106 Eagleson Road (just south of Katimavik Raod).
Their plan is to add EV charging stations, a new gas bar and larger convenience store closer to Eagleson Road leaving the car wash as is.
Full details can be found in the below letter. Construction is not expected to begin until mid-2027 or early 2028.
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Cope Drive PXO- Upgraded to Type B
May 15th, 2026
May 15th, 2026
I am very excited to announce that the PXO on Cope Drive will be upgraded to a Type B – PXO! Flashing beacons and overhead signage will be added to the existing PXO on Cope Drive just south of Akerson Road.
Detailed design work has just been completed, and I will provide additional details and a construction timeline as soon as it is available.
Detailed design work has just been completed, and I will provide additional details and a construction timeline as soon as it is available.
Wild Parsnip Strategy
May 7th, 2026
May 7th, 2026
The Public Works Department has informed Council that the 2026 Wild Parsnip Strategy, including targeted herbicide spraying and control measures, is anticipated to start on May 19, 2026, weather permitting. Wild parsnip is an invasive plant that is increasingly common within Ottawa and may pose a health risk to humans. The plant sap contains chemicals that may cause skin and eye irritation and make the skin prone to burning and blistering when exposed to the sun. The goal of the program is to reduce the growth of wild parsnip in highly infested areas while ensuring that environmentally sensitive areas and public safety are not adversely impacted.
Approximately 1,400 lane kilometers of roadsides, and several parkland locations will be treated this year. A full listing of the infestation levels and planned treatment locations on roadsides is attached. Further information about park locations for treatment will be shared in early June, and additional herbicide application may be considered again for the fall season.
Every year, staff receive feedback from residents and Councillors that additional treatment is required. Since 2024, the City has significantly increased the number of lane kilometers treated annually within existing budgets. In total, Council has approved $298,000 for this year’s strategy. Public Works will continue to assess the required resources and budget for spraying operations in future years.
The 2026 Wild Parsnip Strategy will be managed by Roads & Parking Services and Parks
Maintenance & Forestry Services. Through the strategy, staff will:
• Map infestation areas and levels;
• Continue the communication and awareness campaign in collaboration with partners
including Ottawa Public Health, the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks,
National Capital Commission, etc.; and,
• Prepare communication materials for Councillors to share with residents.
Approximately 1,400 lane kilometers of roadsides, and several parkland locations will be treated this year. A full listing of the infestation levels and planned treatment locations on roadsides is attached. Further information about park locations for treatment will be shared in early June, and additional herbicide application may be considered again for the fall season.
Every year, staff receive feedback from residents and Councillors that additional treatment is required. Since 2024, the City has significantly increased the number of lane kilometers treated annually within existing budgets. In total, Council has approved $298,000 for this year’s strategy. Public Works will continue to assess the required resources and budget for spraying operations in future years.
The 2026 Wild Parsnip Strategy will be managed by Roads & Parking Services and Parks
Maintenance & Forestry Services. Through the strategy, staff will:
• Map infestation areas and levels;
• Continue the communication and awareness campaign in collaboration with partners
including Ottawa Public Health, the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks,
National Capital Commission, etc.; and,
• Prepare communication materials for Councillors to share with residents.
To notify the public of the herbicide application, a Ministry of Environment, Conservation
and Parks approved “Notice of Herbicide Use” advertisement will appear in local
newspapers one week prior to the start of spraying and throughout the summer.
Councillors will be informed in advance if spraying occurs in parks or public spaces in
their wards.
and Parks approved “Notice of Herbicide Use” advertisement will appear in local
newspapers one week prior to the start of spraying and throughout the summer.
Councillors will be informed in advance if spraying occurs in parks or public spaces in
their wards.
OC Transpo’s Customer- First Action Plan – May 2026
At the May 14th Transit Commission meeting, Rick Leary the new GM of OC Transpo presented the following presentation on OC’s new plan to improve transit services.
Important parts of this plan include:
- Improving service and reliability is a priority. Double car trains will be back in service on Line 1 by mid-June.
- Older buses are being retired, and work is being done to get the new zero emission buses into service along with additional 60-ft buses the city has purchased.
- Retire the least reliable buses that require the most frequent and intensive repairs.
- Adjusting schedules to reflect REAL travel times. Time has already been added to a number of routes to account for real travel times and work on this will continue to be expedited until all necessary routes have been reviewed and updated.
- New consultation process for Para Transpo customers to hear how you would like to see Para Transpo continue to grow.
- Safety- more visible presence of Special Constable and other employees across the network.
- More communication with customers.
- Advancing the work to upload the LRT to the Province- this alone can eliminate $85 million in annual budget pressures.
OC Transpo will be hosting a series of town halls to hear directly from customers. Details on these meetings will be posted on my website and online when available.
FreshCo. Grand Opening (457 Hazeldean Rd)
May 7th, 2026
May 7th, 2026
The new FreshCo. (457 Hazeldean Road) opened its doors this morning and you won't be disappointed #KanataSouth!
Store Manager Shubh Patel and his team worked tirelessly the past few weeks to get the store ready for today's Grand Opening and it showed- the store looked amazing and had a great selection of well-priced items
Thank you to Shubh and the Sobeys Community Action Fund for their generous $2500 donation to the Kanata Food Cupboard
More info: https://www.freshco.com/community-investment
Thank you to FreshCo for making this investment into our community!
Store Manager Shubh Patel and his team worked tirelessly the past few weeks to get the store ready for today's Grand Opening and it showed- the store looked amazing and had a great selection of well-priced items
Thank you to Shubh and the Sobeys Community Action Fund for their generous $2500 donation to the Kanata Food Cupboard
More info: https://www.freshco.com/community-investment
Thank you to FreshCo for making this investment into our community!
Permanent Traffic Calming Measures are Coming to our ASE Locations
May 4th, 2026
In November 2025, the province banned the use of Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras (ASE’s) that were located in many of our school zones across the ward.
Since their removal, staff have been studying speeds and driver behavior in school zones, and recent data has confirmed a significant increase in speeding in our most high-risk areas – school zones.
The province announced a $210 million Road Safety Initiatives Fund (RSIF) to be distributed over the next two years to municipalities that previously operated ASE systems. Of this amount, $42 million has been released as immediate interim funding, with the City of Ottawa being allocated approximately $4 million, which is now available to support initiatives at 84 former/planned ASE locations.
What does this mean for our school zones?
This means that staff are working on finalizing the installation plans for the installation of permanent traffic calming measures funded by the RSIF to be installed at the following locations:
May 4th, 2026
In November 2025, the province banned the use of Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras (ASE’s) that were located in many of our school zones across the ward.
Since their removal, staff have been studying speeds and driver behavior in school zones, and recent data has confirmed a significant increase in speeding in our most high-risk areas – school zones.
The province announced a $210 million Road Safety Initiatives Fund (RSIF) to be distributed over the next two years to municipalities that previously operated ASE systems. Of this amount, $42 million has been released as immediate interim funding, with the City of Ottawa being allocated approximately $4 million, which is now available to support initiatives at 84 former/planned ASE locations.
What does this mean for our school zones?
This means that staff are working on finalizing the installation plans for the installation of permanent traffic calming measures funded by the RSIF to be installed at the following locations:
- Katimavik Drive
- Castlefrank Road (or McCurdy near Castlefrank ES and Holy Redeemer)
- Bridgestone Drive
- Abbeyhill Drive
- Stonehaven Drive (near Tandalee)
- Stonehaven Drive (near Tamara Way as this site was approved for an ASE camera prior to the province pulling out all cameras)
- School zone signage (2 signs on both approaches to school zones)
- Flashing beacons- 2 at each location
- Speed Boards – 2 at each location OR
- Speed Cushions – 4 at each location
Traffic Services Update: Pavement Markings Start Monday, May 4
April 30th, 2026
April 30th, 2026
After a long, cold and storm-packed winter, spring has finally sprung and with seasonal transition now in our rearview, our pavement markings artists are back and are gearing up for the start of our pavement markings season!
Seasonal Prep
Over the winter, our Supervisors managed and coordinated the annual maintenance of all our pavement marking equipment. They also took the season to reevaluate the pavement markings program and ensured that any new sidewalk, road or pathway was captured in the upcoming painting season – this included taking note of every new crosswalk, stop bar, intersection and any other new marking that will need to be painted.
Now, our trucks are back in town and are going through their annual spring calibration. Did you know that each truck is equipped with a (control system) which regulates paint flow and line application? Before the start of the season – and throughout the season, too! – this device gets adjusted to ensure that line width, thickness and placement all meet safety standards and specifications. Our teams then test and fine-tune spray nozzles, pressure levels and vehicle speed to make sure markings come out clean and consistent.
Pavement Markings Begin Next Week
Mark your calendars because May 4th marks the start of the pavement markings season! Our artists will begin with centre line and edge line painting on arterial roads, along with refreshing key transverse markings – like crosswalks and stop bars – in areas with higher volumes of cyclists, pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Segregated bike lane painting will also be a focus in May, with work – weather permitting – expected to be completed before the end of the month.
Traffic pro tip: don’t ignore the signs of our working artists! When lights are flashing and a large “WET PAINT” sign is up, follow from a safe distance and never pass our working vehicles. Fresh paint can splatter as it’s applied, so staying back helps protect your vehicle.
Factors that affect pavement markings
So much planning goes into our pavement markings season, but there are still factors beyond our control that can impact operations – so let’s talk about them:
Look Ahead
Once arterial work, transverse marking in high-traffic areas and bike lane markings are complete, teams will move onto major collector roads to refresh their centrelines. Painting at non-signalized intersections, school zones and lower-volumed intersections will also begin before moving onto the Transitway.
We are asking residents to allow time for seasonal pavement marking work to be completed as part of our planned program. More than 6,000 kilometres of roads, thousands of stencils, hundreds of cycle lanes and much, much more need painting but we will do our best to get to them as quickly as operationally possible. However, issues that pose an immediate safety concern should be reported right away – these include conflicting markings, faded crosswalks, missing stop bars or locations with known compliance challenges. To report an urgent issue with a pavement marking, please contact 311.
Seasonal Prep
Over the winter, our Supervisors managed and coordinated the annual maintenance of all our pavement marking equipment. They also took the season to reevaluate the pavement markings program and ensured that any new sidewalk, road or pathway was captured in the upcoming painting season – this included taking note of every new crosswalk, stop bar, intersection and any other new marking that will need to be painted.
Now, our trucks are back in town and are going through their annual spring calibration. Did you know that each truck is equipped with a (control system) which regulates paint flow and line application? Before the start of the season – and throughout the season, too! – this device gets adjusted to ensure that line width, thickness and placement all meet safety standards and specifications. Our teams then test and fine-tune spray nozzles, pressure levels and vehicle speed to make sure markings come out clean and consistent.
Pavement Markings Begin Next Week
Mark your calendars because May 4th marks the start of the pavement markings season! Our artists will begin with centre line and edge line painting on arterial roads, along with refreshing key transverse markings – like crosswalks and stop bars – in areas with higher volumes of cyclists, pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Segregated bike lane painting will also be a focus in May, with work – weather permitting – expected to be completed before the end of the month.
Traffic pro tip: don’t ignore the signs of our working artists! When lights are flashing and a large “WET PAINT” sign is up, follow from a safe distance and never pass our working vehicles. Fresh paint can splatter as it’s applied, so staying back helps protect your vehicle.
Factors that affect pavement markings
So much planning goes into our pavement markings season, but there are still factors beyond our control that can impact operations – so let’s talk about them:
- Colder temperature: Any of our durable markings (think school zones and temporary traffic calming markings) can only be applied when outdoor temperature rises above 10 degrees Celsius; this helps ensure the marking properly adheres to the asphalt!
- Precipitation: markings can only be performed in dry climates as rain can wash away fresh paint.
- Vehicular traffic: parked cars or traveling vehicles make it difficult and sometimes, even unsafe for our teams to work – so in certain cases (like when painting bike lanes, for example), work will be scheduled overnight to avoid closing down a road and prevent congestion.
Look Ahead
Once arterial work, transverse marking in high-traffic areas and bike lane markings are complete, teams will move onto major collector roads to refresh their centrelines. Painting at non-signalized intersections, school zones and lower-volumed intersections will also begin before moving onto the Transitway.
We are asking residents to allow time for seasonal pavement marking work to be completed as part of our planned program. More than 6,000 kilometres of roads, thousands of stencils, hundreds of cycle lanes and much, much more need painting but we will do our best to get to them as quickly as operationally possible. However, issues that pose an immediate safety concern should be reported right away – these include conflicting markings, faded crosswalks, missing stop bars or locations with known compliance challenges. To report an urgent issue with a pavement marking, please contact 311.
2026 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event Schedule
April 1st, 2026
April 1st, 2026
Disposal of household hazardous wasteYou don’t have to wait for a household hazardous waste event! The City’s Waste Explorer points to retailers where residents can return many hazardous items daily, including light bulbs, batteries, paint and oil.
2026 Household Hazardous Waste events April 19, 2026
Ottawa Stadium
300 Coventry Road
8 am to 4 pm
May 2, 2026
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
4837 Albion Road
8 am to 4 pm
June 28, 2026
Trail Waste Facility
4475 Trail Road
8 am to 4 pm
July 25, 2026
Kanata Research Park
373 Leggett Drive
8 am to 4 pm
August 8, 2026
Innes Snow Dump
2170 Mer Bleue Road
8 am to 4 pm
August 30, 2026
Tunney’s Pasture
8 am to 4 pm
September 26, 2026
Conroy Snow Dump
3100 Conroy Road
8 am to 4 pm
October 17, 2026
Strandherd Snow Dump
4061 Strandherd Drive
8 am to 4 pm
Access to this site via Philsar Street. There is no access point off Strandherd.
November 7, 2026
Westbrook Snow Dump
200 Westbrook Road
8 am to 4 pm
The following procedures will be implemented at each event:
To ensure everything runs smoothly, please place only the household hazardous waste you wish to dispose of in the trunk of your vehicle. Do not bring any item that is not intended for disposal, as it may be inadvertently collected by staff.
BatteriesThere are many locations for disposal of batteries in Ottawa. Enter your postal code to find a location near you to bring back your batteries.
Paint, stains and driveway sealersNo need to wait until the next household hazardous waste event. Select a local retailer near you that takes back these items by searching the Waste Explorer or by returning it to a retailer. (link is external)
Empty paint cans can be disposed of in your blue bin.
Dried paint can go in the garbage.
Empty aerosol cans with an explosive hazard symbol only can be disposed of in your blue bin. All other aerosol cans are hazardous waste.
For more info visit: Disposal of household hazardous waste - Hazardous waste and special items | City of Ottawa
2026 Household Hazardous Waste events April 19, 2026
Ottawa Stadium
300 Coventry Road
8 am to 4 pm
May 2, 2026
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
4837 Albion Road
8 am to 4 pm
June 28, 2026
Trail Waste Facility
4475 Trail Road
8 am to 4 pm
July 25, 2026
Kanata Research Park
373 Leggett Drive
8 am to 4 pm
August 8, 2026
Innes Snow Dump
2170 Mer Bleue Road
8 am to 4 pm
August 30, 2026
Tunney’s Pasture
8 am to 4 pm
September 26, 2026
Conroy Snow Dump
3100 Conroy Road
8 am to 4 pm
October 17, 2026
Strandherd Snow Dump
4061 Strandherd Drive
8 am to 4 pm
Access to this site via Philsar Street. There is no access point off Strandherd.
November 7, 2026
Westbrook Snow Dump
200 Westbrook Road
8 am to 4 pm
The following procedures will be implemented at each event:
- Upon arrival, residents are directed to a waiting line where they must wait their turn to park their vehicle in a designated location. All vehicles are spaced accordingly, and residents must remain in their vehicle at all times;
- Residents arriving by bicycle may drop off their items and must follow the instructions provided by on-site staff;
- Residents may not sort their items on site. They must remain in their vehicle at all times. Staff retrieve the items from the trunk of the vehicle;
- The events are for household hazardous waste only. No electronic waste will be accepted. Residents may bring electronic waste to the Trail Road Landfill Facility, free of charge, or use the Waste Explorer tool to find a retailer that accepts electronic waste;
- Garbage cans, bins, gasoline containers, and other containers are returned to residents, upon request;
- If a resident uses a cardboard box to transport their items, the box must be double-lined with a garbage bag to prevent any potential spills;
- Staff retrieve waste from the last vehicle at 4 p.m.
- Commercial waste is prohibited.
- Containers larger than 20 litres are not accepted.
- Loads with a volume exceeding 100 litres will be refused.
- This service is reserved for Ottawa residents only.
To ensure everything runs smoothly, please place only the household hazardous waste you wish to dispose of in the trunk of your vehicle. Do not bring any item that is not intended for disposal, as it may be inadvertently collected by staff.
BatteriesThere are many locations for disposal of batteries in Ottawa. Enter your postal code to find a location near you to bring back your batteries.
Paint, stains and driveway sealersNo need to wait until the next household hazardous waste event. Select a local retailer near you that takes back these items by searching the Waste Explorer or by returning it to a retailer. (link is external)
Empty paint cans can be disposed of in your blue bin.
Dried paint can go in the garbage.
Empty aerosol cans with an explosive hazard symbol only can be disposed of in your blue bin. All other aerosol cans are hazardous waste.
For more info visit: Disposal of household hazardous waste - Hazardous waste and special items | City of Ottawa
Reminder – Waste/Recycling Collection Day Changes Begin This Week!
March 30th, 2026
March 30th, 2026
A reminder to residents living in Kanata South, Ward 23, that your garbage and recycling collection day has changed to Thursdays beginning this week.
Please also remember that due to the Easter Holiday, recycling collection next week will be delayed a day and will be collected on Friday April 10th, 2026.
Below is the collection calendar for April 2026.
For more information please visit https://ottawa.ca/en/garbage-and-recycling/recycling/your-garbage-and-recycling-collection-calendar
Digital Waste Collection Calendar
March 16th, 2026
March 16th, 2026
As a reminder, Kanata South's waste collection day will be Thursdays, starting the week of March 30th.
Please see the video below to see how to use the digital collection waste calendar or visit https://ottawa.ca/CollectionCalendar
Please see the video below to see how to use the digital collection waste calendar or visit https://ottawa.ca/CollectionCalendar
Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC) is recruiting new Board Members for the 2026–27 term
March 13th, 2026
March 13th, 2026
They have a particular need for candidates with expertise in finance and accounting, fundraising, health equity, and communications.
Join their team and help the WOCRC provide and coordinate accessible community, health and social services for the benefit of western Ottawa!
Apply by March 31, 2026 with a letter of interest and résumé to [email protected]. Learn more at https://wocrc.ca/board-recruitment-2026-27/
Online Reporting for Non-Emergency Incidents Now Easier and More Accessible
March 10th, 2026
March 10th, 2026
Via Ottawa Police Service News
3/10/2026 10:15:19 AM
Online Reporting for Non-Emergency Incidents Now Easier and More AccessibleFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 10:15 a.m.
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is upgrading its online incident reporting system to make it easier and faster for residents to report non-emergency incidents in multiple languages from their computer or mobile device.
This modernized tool allows community members to report incidents like property theft, vandalism, driving-related complaints and the newly added report option for cryptocurrency fraud, a growing concern in the Ottawa area.
The system is designed to:
"This upgraded system makes it easier for residents to report non-emergency incidents in a way that works for them," said Inspector Iain Pidcock. "It's faster, more accessible, and includes new features that make the process simpler from start to finish."
OPS expects the new system may lead to more incidents being reported online because it is easier to use and more accessible. The Service will continue monitoring data closely to distinguish reporting changes from crime trends.
How to use the new Incident Reporting System
Residents can report non-emergency incidents in three quick steps:
VIDEO
Reports are reviewed and assigned for follow-up when needed, helping OPS respond to community concerns and better understand where issues are happening.
Through the Community Safety Data portal, data.ottawapolice.ca, members of the public can view, download, and interact with data released by the Ottawa Police Service.
Information sessions
Live information sessions will be held online, hosted by the Ottawa Police and Rubicon, to introduce the new system to community members and to answer frequently asked questions about online reporting. Online registration for these sessions will begin in the coming weeks at ottawapolice.ca/report.
Building a safer Ottawa together
Online reporting gives residents an easy way to share information that helps police identify trends and take preventative action. It also reduces pressure on emergency lines and makes it easier for people to connect with OPS when incidents occur.
For emergencies or situations involving immediate danger, residents should continue to call 911.
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Through the Community Safety Data portal data.ottawapolice.ca, members of the public can view, download, and interact with data released by the Ottawa Police Service.
Help make your community safer: register your information and security camera location at CAMSafe.ca to support investigations.
CONTACT:
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613-236-1222 | Ottawa Police Service
3/10/2026 10:15:19 AM
Online Reporting for Non-Emergency Incidents Now Easier and More AccessibleFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 10:15 a.m.
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is upgrading its online incident reporting system to make it easier and faster for residents to report non-emergency incidents in multiple languages from their computer or mobile device.
This modernized tool allows community members to report incidents like property theft, vandalism, driving-related complaints and the newly added report option for cryptocurrency fraud, a growing concern in the Ottawa area.
The system is designed to:
- Increase accessibility: Available 24/7 so residents can report when it’s convenient for them.
- Available in more than 20 languages: English, French, Arabic, Somali, Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Filipino (Tagalog), Inuktitut, Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Urdu, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, German, and Polish.
- New features: photos, videos, and files can be uploaded and a recovery link available so you can access the report within 30 days to finish an incomplete report.
- Help OPS understand community concerns: Every report helps OPS better understand local safety concerns.
- Keep you better informed: Email notifications let residents know happens next with their report.
- Free up frontline resources: Allowing officers to focus on urgent calls while still ensuring non-emergency incidents are documented and reviewed.
"This upgraded system makes it easier for residents to report non-emergency incidents in a way that works for them," said Inspector Iain Pidcock. "It's faster, more accessible, and includes new features that make the process simpler from start to finish."
OPS expects the new system may lead to more incidents being reported online because it is easier to use and more accessible. The Service will continue monitoring data closely to distinguish reporting changes from crime trends.
How to use the new Incident Reporting System
Residents can report non-emergency incidents in three quick steps:
- Select the incident type
- Fill out the online form
- Submit and receive confirmation
VIDEO
Reports are reviewed and assigned for follow-up when needed, helping OPS respond to community concerns and better understand where issues are happening.
Through the Community Safety Data portal, data.ottawapolice.ca, members of the public can view, download, and interact with data released by the Ottawa Police Service.
Information sessions
Live information sessions will be held online, hosted by the Ottawa Police and Rubicon, to introduce the new system to community members and to answer frequently asked questions about online reporting. Online registration for these sessions will begin in the coming weeks at ottawapolice.ca/report.
Building a safer Ottawa together
Online reporting gives residents an easy way to share information that helps police identify trends and take preventative action. It also reduces pressure on emergency lines and makes it easier for people to connect with OPS when incidents occur.
For emergencies or situations involving immediate danger, residents should continue to call 911.
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Through the Community Safety Data portal data.ottawapolice.ca, members of the public can view, download, and interact with data released by the Ottawa Police Service.
Help make your community safer: register your information and security camera location at CAMSafe.ca to support investigations.
CONTACT:
Media Relations
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366
Connect with us through Facebook, Bluesky, X and Instagram.
Read this article on our website.
CONTACT US
P.O. Box 9634 Station T,
Ottawa, ON K1G 6H5
613-236-1222 | Ottawa Police Service
Get Notified Quickly about Potential Plumbing Leaks with My ServiceOttawa
March 10th, 2026
March 10th, 2026
Getting a My ServiceOttawa account is not only convenient for managing water billing and payments, but you can view your water consumption and receive alerts quicker about any potential plumbing leaks in your home, to try and help save you both time and money.
Since 2014, the City has been using automated metering to track hourly water usage. The same technology is used to help detect and advise homeowners about any extremely high continuous water use, possibly indicating a leak. The City would then send a courtesy letter notification to the homeowner by mail, which can take several days to arrive.
Homeowners with a My ServiceOttawa account will now get email notifications quickly when our system detects continuous uninterrupted water flow over a seven-day period. This allows a quicker turnaround to identify and resolve the issue or contact a licensed plumber, if needed, potentially avoiding higher water consumption and unexpected water bill charges.
Please keep in mind that these courtesy alerts usually point to a leak on private property. Homeowners are responsible for all water usage on their property, leak monitoring as well as the repair and maintenance of plumbing fixtures.
Registering for a My ServiceOttawa account is easy:
Since 2014, the City has been using automated metering to track hourly water usage. The same technology is used to help detect and advise homeowners about any extremely high continuous water use, possibly indicating a leak. The City would then send a courtesy letter notification to the homeowner by mail, which can take several days to arrive.
Homeowners with a My ServiceOttawa account will now get email notifications quickly when our system detects continuous uninterrupted water flow over a seven-day period. This allows a quicker turnaround to identify and resolve the issue or contact a licensed plumber, if needed, potentially avoiding higher water consumption and unexpected water bill charges.
Please keep in mind that these courtesy alerts usually point to a leak on private property. Homeowners are responsible for all water usage on their property, leak monitoring as well as the repair and maintenance of plumbing fixtures.
Registering for a My ServiceOttawa account is easy:
- Visit My ServiceOttawa on ottawa.ca and select “Create an account”
- Enter a valid email and create a secure password.
- Activate the account by clicking the activation link in the email sent to you (valid for 48 hours).
- Once logged into the account, you can add services, such as
- Water Utility Bill: Need an account number and most recent billed amount.
- Property taxes: The 19-digit roll number and access code are required (found on your last paper property tax bill)
Reach out to Miller Waste for any Recycling Related Inquiries
March 6th, 2026
March 6th, 2026
I am pleased to announce that Circular Materials, the company the province is using to collect recycling materials in Ottawa, has just announced that they will now be delivering replacement recycling bins to residents at no cost, similar to how the city did before the province took over the collection of our recyclables.
Circular Materials Ottawa | Circular Materials | Ontario
If your blue/black bin has been damaged and you would like to request replacement bins, please reach out to [email protected] or call 1-888-852-2374
For more information about recycling, please visit Circular Materials Ottawa | Circular Materials | Ontario
Pink Shirt Day - 2026
February 25th, 2026
February 25th, 2026
In honour of Pink Shirt Day, sharing the link here to a conversation on the “Tune Up Your Warrior” Podcast with host Jenny Chen of Catalais Consulting Ltd.
Link: Here
Thank you for time, effort and care you put into producing this episode where we discuss bullying, accountability and my boy Jamie and his lasting legacy.
The Jamie Hubley Memorial Scholarship Application is for individuals with lived experience with a mental health issue who are pursuing post-secondary education, and/or for those training or studying at a post-secondary level in the field of mental health. Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2026.
Interested applicants can visit: https://www.ysb.ca/for-youth/jamie-hubley-memorial-scholarship/ to apply
Link: Here
Thank you for time, effort and care you put into producing this episode where we discuss bullying, accountability and my boy Jamie and his lasting legacy.
The Jamie Hubley Memorial Scholarship Application is for individuals with lived experience with a mental health issue who are pursuing post-secondary education, and/or for those training or studying at a post-secondary level in the field of mental health. Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2026.
Interested applicants can visit: https://www.ysb.ca/for-youth/jamie-hubley-memorial-scholarship/ to apply
Kanata South – New Waste Collection Day: Thursdays (Starting the week of March 30th, 2026)
February 20th, 2026
February 20th, 2026
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As many of you are aware, the city has announced that waste collection days may change depending on what part of the City you live in. I have been informed by staff that Kanata South will be changing to have one unified day for collection.
Beginning the week of March 30th, 2026, garbage collection day in Kanata South will be Thursdays.
Mail outs are being sent out to residents shortly. We are sharing this information early, as I know many of you are wondering what changes are coming.
Below you will see the old collection schedule map and the new collection schedule map.
Please make sure to sign up for collection calendar reminders here to stay up to date:
https://ottawa.ca/en/3-1-1/report-or-request/garbage-recycling-and-organic-waste/garbage-and-recycling-collection-calendar
Please note:
- The frequency of garbage, green bin, leaf and yard waste, and recycling collection is not changing.
- Leaf and yard waste will continue to be collected weekly, but it must be set out separately from your green bin in a reusable container labelled “Leaf and Yard Waste” or in brown paper bags.
- Throughout the next month, I will be posting reminders and any additional information regarding upcoming changes as it becomes available.
Upcoming Hydro One Vegetation Maintenance
February 4th, 2026
February 4th, 2026
Towards the end of February, Hydro One will be performing vegetation maintenance along the Hydro corridor that runs through the Bridlewood area.
This work is necessary to remove vegetation within the wire zone , along the centre of the corridor where it poses a safety risk to the overhead wires.
Most of the vegetation to be removed is overgrown brush and Hydro One staff will make every effort to keep trees, bushes and shrubs that border the properties that back onto the corridor.
The maintenance work is expected to last around three weeks and public access to the transmission corridor may be temporarily restricted while work is being completed.
Then, in the Spring, the corridor will be reseeded with a pollinator seed mix. That work will take approximately two weeks.
Hydro One will be hosting an Open House for any residents who may have questions about this work:
- Saturday February 21st, 2026
- 4:00pm-6:00pm
- Eva James Community Centre, 65 Stonehaven Drive
If you have any questions, you can reach out to Hydro One at 1-877-345-6799, or [email protected] or you can email me at [email protected] .
Request For Relocation of Bus Stop - Route 168 Hope Side/Terry Fox - Acceptance Pl Stop
Following feedback from residents and from OC Transpo operations staff, OC Transpo are proposing a small change to how Local Route 168 and school routes 656, 657, and 667 operate in the area of Meadowbreeze Drive and Acceptance Place.
Negative feedback from residents regarding buses idling on Acceptance Place while they wait to begin their route, and operators reporting that increased traffic volumes along Hope Side have resulted in less frequent gaps in traffic, causing buses to begin the route late were what prompted this review by staff.
To address these concerns, staff propose changing the last stop for outbound trips on routes 168, 656, 657, and 667 from Meadowbreeze/Acceptance to Stonehaven/Summitview, as shown in the image below. Buses would continue to operate in-service along Summergaze Street and Summitview Drive but no new bus stops would be added along these streets, matching how Route 256 operates through this area.
Buses would avoid delays from the southbound left turn from Acceptance to Hope Side by instead operating out of service in a clockwise pattern via Stonehaven, Old Richmond, and Hope Side, with a layover point on Hope Side just west of Old Richmond. Buses would then continue to the existing start point of the route on Acceptance, meaning no routing changes would be implemented for inbound trips.
In combination with other runtime adjustments along the route, which will be implemented with OC’s Spring Service change on April 19th, this change will help Route 168 to operate more reliably, completing the layover more consistently within the allocated time, and reducing instances of idling at the bus stop on Acceptance.
The changes will be implemented as a detour on February 16th, with the intention for it to be formalized with the spring service change beginning Sunday April 19th
OC Transpo- Virtual Transit Info Session + Q & A for Kanata and Stittsville Residents
January 28th, 2026
Link to YouTube Video: Here
January 28th, 2026
Link to YouTube Video: Here
Thank you once again to OC Transpo, Transit Chair Glen Gower - Councillor / Conseiller - Stittsville and Kanata North Councillor Cathy Curry for joining me for the virtual information session on transit that was held on Monday evening for Kanata and Stittsville residents.
If you were unable to attend, please visit the following link to view the recorded meeting:
OC Transpo Information Session - YouTube
If you would like to send in a question to OC, the best way to reach them is through their online feedback form:
https://www.octranspo.com/en/customer-feedback/
Kanata Leisure Centre will be closed on February 5th, 2026
Please note that the Kanata Leisure Centre will be having a full facility closure on Thursday February 5th due to a mechanical upgrade. This closure is not expected to be longer than 24 hours.
If you have any questions about programming that day, please contact the KLC main line at 613-580-9677.
Please note that the Kanata Leisure Centre will be having a full facility closure on Thursday February 5th due to a mechanical upgrade. This closure is not expected to be longer than 24 hours.
If you have any questions about programming that day, please contact the KLC main line at 613-580-9677.
Update on the provincial recycling transition and collection information
January 1st, 2026
January 1st, 2026
Recycling collection is still accurately posted on our Ottawa Waste Collection Calendar, but it is now managed by the Province of Ontario. If you experience any issues with your recycling collection, please contact Miller Waste at 1-888-852-2374 or [email protected]. Learn more: circularmaterials.ca/ottawa #ReadyRecycleRepeat
Extension on Route 60 beginning Dec. 21st
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To improve service coverage to the Eagleson Place Shopping Centre, nearby residents and employment, OC Transpo will be implementing the following new stops along Route 60 effective Sunday December 21st:
Addition of a new bus stop near Michael Cowpland/ Terence Matthews
The new bus stop would be the last stop for trips on Route 60 Cope.
The bus stop will initially be located at a temporary location 75m west of Eagleson until a permanent concrete pad can be built immediately east of the intersection of Michael Cowpland/ Terence Matthews.
Add Route 60 Terry Fox/ Tunney’s Pasture to existing bus stop #1800 (Eagleson/ Michael Cowpland)
This stop will be the first stop for trips on Route 60 Terry Fox/ Tunney’s Pasture.
Add Route 60 Terry Fox/ Tunney’s Pasture to existing bus stop #0632 (Eagleson/ Cope)
The bus stop infrastructure has been constructed but is currently not in use.
🎉 Enhancements coming to block parties as of January 2, 2026 🎉
December 17th, 2025
December 17th, 2025
As part of the Highway Events By-law (No. 2025-243) that is going into force on January 2, 2026, block parties are defined as a closure of one segment of a local or collector road, for a period of one-day or less to host a social gathering for the persons residing on that segment of the road.
Here’s what else is new:
These changes are designed to make hosting community gatherings easier while ensuring safety and compliance. This information is available on Ottawa.ca.
Here’s what else is new:
- Applications now require 15 days’ notice (down from 28).
- Organizers may include one vendor during their event. A site plan showing the vendor’s placement is required with the application.
- Vendors must follow all City regulations, including the vendor conditions and business license requirements where applicable.
- Events with more than one vendor do not qualify as block parties and are rather categorized as street festivals. Street festival organizers must apply for a Special Event Permit which requires between 30 to 180-days’ notice and will be subject to a Special Events Advisory Team (SEAT) review and requirements. Timelines vary by event.
These changes are designed to make hosting community gatherings easier while ensuring safety and compliance. This information is available on Ottawa.ca.
Kanata Leisure Centre Closures
Date: October 31st, 2025
Date: October 31st, 2025
Please note that the Kanata Leisure Centre will have the following amenities closed on the below dates:
Pool, hot tub and sauna will be closed November 4 to March 13
Land/Fitness will be closed November 4 to 11
The hot tub and sauna had to close unexpectedly today. It will remain closed until we reopen the pool March 13.
The building remains open and there is additional recreational programming scheduled while the pool is closed.
For more info visit: https://tinyurl.com/5ayprne9
Lansdowne 2.0: Key Messages
October 21st, 2025
October 21st, 2025
Download the full Factsheet here:
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| 2025-0235_lansdowne-factsheet_fr.pdf |
Download more Lansdowne 2.0 Files here:
| 3.1_acs2025-oag-bvg-014_-_oag_follow-up_audit_lansdowne_2.0_sprint_1.pdf |
| lansdowne_2.0_final_fincor_presentation_oct_29.pdf |
| report_-_2025_lansdowne_annual_report.pdf |
| report_-_economic_impact_of_lansdowne_2.0_redevelopment.pdf |
| report_-_lansdowne_partnership_agreements.pdf |
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- Supporting Documents: Here
Lansdowne 2.0 is a forward-thinking plan to modernize a key City-owned asset and important destination for residents across Ottawa.
This project will replace critical, deteriorating buildings from 1967 with a modern, multi-purpose landmark that will serve Ottawa for generations.
Financing and the real cost to taxpayers
Economic and community benefits
A modern, green and accessible Lansdowne
The cost of doing nothing
Lansdowne 2.0: Myths and Facts
Myth: Lansdowne 2.0 will cost taxpayers $418.8 million.
Fact: The real cost to taxpayers is $130 million. Lansdowne 2.0 will generate revenues that will cover 69 per cent of the total investment.
Myth: Revenues should cover all of the cost of construction, or it’s not a good deal.
Fact: Normally, when the City invests in infrastructure such as libraries, community centres, sports facilities, and swimming pools, it covers the entire cost. In this case, the City will cover less than one-third of the cost. The City will receive a $418.8-million asset in return for a $130-million investment.
Myth: If we don’t proceed with Lansdowne 2.0, we could invest the money in other priorities.
Fact: If Lansdowne 2.0 doesn’t proceed, the $288.1 million in revenues from the new development will not be generated. Therefore, the money will not be available to the City to invest elsewhere.
Myth: We don’t need to fix Lansdowne. The existing facility is fine.
Fact: The North Side Stands and Event Centre are nearly 60 years old. They are deteriorating and past their functional life span. They also do not meet modern standards for energy efficiency and accessibility.
Myth: There is no cost to wait and do this project later.
Fact: If we don’t invest in improving this City-owned asset, we will lose tenants, events, and significant economic activity. Event organizers are already telling tourism officials that they will not return to Lansdowne until it is renewed. If we wait another decade, when the facilities are 70 years old, the net cost to taxpayers to replace these same facilities will increase from $130 million to between $597 million and $752 million. The cost of doing nothing is greater than the investment in Lansdowne 2.0.
Myth: The revenue projections for Lansdowne 2.0 are unrealistic.
Fact: Revenue projections for Lansdowne are based on conservative estimates that have been rigorously vetted throughout the planning process, including by external experts. The finalized funding plan also includes revenue figures that exceed our earlier estimates, including a significant increase in the sale price for air rights, lower than expected construction costs and a larger contribution to the City’s affordable housing fund.
Myth: Taxpayers are investing in privately owned facilities and financially supporting professional sports teams.
Fact: The people of Ottawa own Lansdowne Park. It’s our responsibility to invest in the maintenance and improvement of City-owned infrastructure, and to ensure its long-term viability.
Myth: There has not been adequate public consultation about Lansdowne 2.0.
Fact: There has been substantial public consultation about the plans for Lansdowne 2.0. Since 2024, the City has organized 18 distinct public engagement sessions, drawing feedback from more than 900 participants and more than 135 public delegations at Committee meetings.
Myth: The arena is only 5,000 seats and will be too small.
Fact: The capacity of the arena will be approximately 7,000 people for concerts and 6,600 for hockey. The size of the arena was determined through consultation with experts in professional and amateur sports and producers of major events, to serve the widest number of events possible. This is the ideal size for a facility of this nature and will lead to the maximum amount of usage by sports and event producers.
Myth: Lansdowne 1.0 was a mistake.
Fact: The redeveloped Lansdowne project has been a success, converting acres of concrete into a major attraction in the city. More than four million people visit Lansdowne every year. Officials from other cities have toured Lansdowne to learn how to do a similar project in their own communities. Now it’s time to finish what Lansdowne 1.0 started by renewing the infrastructure not addressed in the original project.
This project will replace critical, deteriorating buildings from 1967 with a modern, multi-purpose landmark that will serve Ottawa for generations.
Financing and the real cost to taxpayers
- Lansdowne 2.0 is a chance to invest $130 million today, only $4.3 million annually, and end up with a refreshed community space worth more than three times that, valued at over $418 million.
- The finalized funding plan for Lansdowne won’t raise your property taxes or take money away from other City projects. It is built to be financially sustainable and protect other priorities.
- It’s a smart, responsible investment. New revenue generated by a revitalized Lansdowne will cover 69 cents of every dollar spent on redevelopment.
- The finalized plan is full of positive changes:
- Construction costs are lower than expected.
- We are receiving much more than expected from the sale of air rights ($65 million instead of the estimated $39 million) for future residential towers. Air rights are the legal right to use or build in the space above the property.
- We will contribute more than expected to our Affordable Housing Reserve Fund ($14.4 million).
- The long-term investment for Lansdowne 2.0 is $4.3 million annually, less than the cost of operating a community recreation facility. The cost of doing nothing, simply maintaining the existing operations, is $8 million or more annually.
Economic and community benefits
- This project will be a powerful economic driver, triggering a nearly $1 billion capital investment in our city.
- Lansdowne 2.0 will create hundreds of high-quality local jobs during a time of economic uncertainty – nearly 500 new jobs annually during construction and more than 400 permanent, full-time jobs once completed.
- A redeveloped Lansdowne will support Ottawa’s economic health, adding $590 million in GDP over the next decade and $89 million annually in visitor spending once fully operational.
- A modernized Lansdowne will become a more attractive and competitive destination for major events – with a projected 22 per cent increase in ticketed attendees and $8 million in new out-of-town spending annually.
A modern, green and accessible Lansdowne
- We are building a modern Lansdowne with new sports and entertainment facilities, retail, and vibrant public spaces.
- The new facilities will be much more environmentally friendly, achieving LEED Silver certification with a 36% improvement in energy use and a 31% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity.
- Accessibility will be significantly enhanced across the entire site, making it a welcoming place for all residents and visitors.
The cost of doing nothing
- Delaying this project will cost taxpayers much more in the long run.
- If we wait another decade, the net cost to taxpayers to replace these same facilities will increase from $130 million to between $597 million and $752 million.
- Without modern venues, Lansdowne will lose out on major events, tourism, and the economic activity that comes with them. This plan is the most cost-effective and responsible path forward.
Lansdowne 2.0: Myths and Facts
Myth: Lansdowne 2.0 will cost taxpayers $418.8 million.
Fact: The real cost to taxpayers is $130 million. Lansdowne 2.0 will generate revenues that will cover 69 per cent of the total investment.
Myth: Revenues should cover all of the cost of construction, or it’s not a good deal.
Fact: Normally, when the City invests in infrastructure such as libraries, community centres, sports facilities, and swimming pools, it covers the entire cost. In this case, the City will cover less than one-third of the cost. The City will receive a $418.8-million asset in return for a $130-million investment.
Myth: If we don’t proceed with Lansdowne 2.0, we could invest the money in other priorities.
Fact: If Lansdowne 2.0 doesn’t proceed, the $288.1 million in revenues from the new development will not be generated. Therefore, the money will not be available to the City to invest elsewhere.
Myth: We don’t need to fix Lansdowne. The existing facility is fine.
Fact: The North Side Stands and Event Centre are nearly 60 years old. They are deteriorating and past their functional life span. They also do not meet modern standards for energy efficiency and accessibility.
Myth: There is no cost to wait and do this project later.
Fact: If we don’t invest in improving this City-owned asset, we will lose tenants, events, and significant economic activity. Event organizers are already telling tourism officials that they will not return to Lansdowne until it is renewed. If we wait another decade, when the facilities are 70 years old, the net cost to taxpayers to replace these same facilities will increase from $130 million to between $597 million and $752 million. The cost of doing nothing is greater than the investment in Lansdowne 2.0.
Myth: The revenue projections for Lansdowne 2.0 are unrealistic.
Fact: Revenue projections for Lansdowne are based on conservative estimates that have been rigorously vetted throughout the planning process, including by external experts. The finalized funding plan also includes revenue figures that exceed our earlier estimates, including a significant increase in the sale price for air rights, lower than expected construction costs and a larger contribution to the City’s affordable housing fund.
Myth: Taxpayers are investing in privately owned facilities and financially supporting professional sports teams.
Fact: The people of Ottawa own Lansdowne Park. It’s our responsibility to invest in the maintenance and improvement of City-owned infrastructure, and to ensure its long-term viability.
Myth: There has not been adequate public consultation about Lansdowne 2.0.
Fact: There has been substantial public consultation about the plans for Lansdowne 2.0. Since 2024, the City has organized 18 distinct public engagement sessions, drawing feedback from more than 900 participants and more than 135 public delegations at Committee meetings.
Myth: The arena is only 5,000 seats and will be too small.
Fact: The capacity of the arena will be approximately 7,000 people for concerts and 6,600 for hockey. The size of the arena was determined through consultation with experts in professional and amateur sports and producers of major events, to serve the widest number of events possible. This is the ideal size for a facility of this nature and will lead to the maximum amount of usage by sports and event producers.
Myth: Lansdowne 1.0 was a mistake.
Fact: The redeveloped Lansdowne project has been a success, converting acres of concrete into a major attraction in the city. More than four million people visit Lansdowne every year. Officials from other cities have toured Lansdowne to learn how to do a similar project in their own communities. Now it’s time to finish what Lansdowne 1.0 started by renewing the infrastructure not addressed in the original project.