Our newsletter is back and hitting inboxes as we speak. In this week's edition:
Gratitude and looking ahead
Amazon construction update + noise exemption
3400 Woodroffe Avenue
Bite-sized items
It’s the first week of August, and summer is half over! I hope you were able to enjoy the long weekend.
To comply with the Elections-Related Resources Policy and the Municipal Elections Act, this will be our last newsletter until after the municipal election in October.
It’s the last week of July already! This week’s featured photo is two coconuts on top of some audio-visual equipment at Tamil Fest at Clarke Fields Park over the weekend.
In this week’s newsletter:
Disc golf basket update
Changes to parking tickets
Alto
Bite-sized updates
In this week’s newsletter
Transit updates
Related communications campaign
Remote federal worksite
Ottawa 200 time capsule
Winter is the best time to test your home! Ottawa residents are encouraged to test their homes for radon gas this winter to ensure levels do not exceed Health Canada guidelines. Long-term exposure to high levels of this harmful gas can cause lung cancer, and smoking can increase this risk by tenfold or more.
For a second year in a row, the City of Ottawa’s Cycling Safety Awareness Program is offering a series of FREE workshops to support Ottawa’s cyclists extend their cycling season through the fall and into the winter.
The City is exploring ways to manage the garbage that remains after residents have recycled, composted and reused as much as possible, and is looking for feedback.
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Remembrance Day holiday on Wednesday, November 11.
To commemorate Veterans’ Week, the Poppy Flag will be flown at City Hall and the following City facilities from Thursday, November 5 to Wednesday, November 11:
Registration for City of Ottawa winter swimming, recreation, arts and cultural activities and inclusive recreation opens soon. Get ready now to make registration day easier by reviewing activity offerings and ensuring your account information and payment details are up to date.
NROCRC is collecting winter coats and hats and mitts for adults in all sizes until the end of November.
If you have items in your closet looking for a new home, your generosity will make a profound difference for our neighbors this season.
We’re welcoming local crafters, makers, and creative vendors to join our community winter event
Once again we are delighted to host Jessica Barrett and Sofiane Laib of Mill Street florist, partners in our annual fundraising event for the Barrhaven Food Cupboard.
Meet 10 mystery and crime writers, discover your next great read, and get your books signed by the authors!
West Ottawa Ladies Chorus will present Christmas concerts "Tidings of Comfort and Joy" on Friday November 27 at 7 p.m. and Saturday November 28 at 3 p.m.
Both concerts take place at Bells Corners United Church, 3955 Old Richmond Road in Nepean.
Tickets at $25 are available from Chorus members or through the website www.westottawaladieschorus.ca
Vendors include: Silent Auction, paper crafts, African handmade goods,
felt & fabric crafts, woodturned gifts, eco-friendly reusables, sewn, knit &
crochet creations, natural bath & body products, baking, preserves,
decorations, Grannie’s Attic, used books, puzzles, games and more.
The annual Barrhaven Legion market is back! Find some goodies ahead of the busy holiday season.
