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OC Transpo- Virtual Transit Info Session + Q & A for Kanata and Stittsville Residents
Date: Monday January 26th (7:00pm to 8:30pm)
Zoom Link: Here
OC Transpo along with Transit Chair Glen Gower - Councillor / Conseiller - Stittsvillee, Kanata North Councillor Cathy Curry and myself will be hosting a Virtual Transit Info Session to update our residents. While we are regularly meeting with OC Transpo to discuss service levels in each of our wards, this will give residents an opportunity to see what is coming in the future.
- Sharing city wide updates for Kanata and Stittsville Residents
- What we have been hearing from residents in the west end
- Plans to improve reliability and service – short term and long term
- Opportunity for Q&A
Special advisory: overnight winter weather parking ban in effect on Thursday, January 15 from 7 pm to 7 am
Due to weather conditions, an overnight winter weather parking ban will be in effect on Thursday, January 15 between 7 pm and 7 am across Ottawa. These hours might be extended if additional time is needed to complete winter road operations. Alternative parking during a parking ban can be found by visiting the Winter Parking webpage. Please be sure to remove your vehicle when the ban ends if you use it.
During a winter weather parking ban, parking is prohibited on city streets so crews can plow easily and effectively. Vehicles parked on the street during a ban may be ticketed and towed. On-street monthly parking permit holders are exempt from this restriction when they are parked in residential parking permit zones.
Available parking
During winter weather parking bans, residents will have access to select OC Transpo park and rides as well as certain recreation centres. Some City parking garages are available for parking during winter parking bans, however it is important that residents take note of what time they need to remove their car. Visit our winter parking web page for more information about which City facilities are available during winter weather parking bans.
Commercial main streets
To help residents shop local, some commercial main streets are exempt from winter parking bans. When a parking ban is called during winter weather events, residents can park in the identified areas while observing all posted signage and pay and display requirements.
Be in the know about snow
For more winter parking information, please visit the winter parking web page.
During a winter weather parking ban, parking is prohibited on city streets so crews can plow easily and effectively. Vehicles parked on the street during a ban may be ticketed and towed. On-street monthly parking permit holders are exempt from this restriction when they are parked in residential parking permit zones.
Available parking
During winter weather parking bans, residents will have access to select OC Transpo park and rides as well as certain recreation centres. Some City parking garages are available for parking during winter parking bans, however it is important that residents take note of what time they need to remove their car. Visit our winter parking web page for more information about which City facilities are available during winter weather parking bans.
Commercial main streets
To help residents shop local, some commercial main streets are exempt from winter parking bans. When a parking ban is called during winter weather events, residents can park in the identified areas while observing all posted signage and pay and display requirements.
Be in the know about snow
- Subscribe to our electronic email alerts. If you subscribe to e-Alerts, you will receive notification each time a winter weather parking ban is put in place, extended or lifted. There is no charge for this service, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
- Follow us on Facebook, Bluesky and X to receive updates.
- Residents can also download the City of Ottawa app on their Android or Apple device to receive up-to-date information on winter parking bans and other City news.
For more winter parking information, please visit the winter parking web page.
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:
| 2025-0235_lansdowne-factsheet_en.pdf |
| 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 |
| item_3.4_-_report_-_lansdowne_2.0_2025_report_oct22_aoda.pdf |
- 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.