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
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.
The intersection of Greenbank Road and Baseline Road has been reconstructed to allow for better public transit, pedestrian and cycling access.
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:
For people who have experienced homelessness, a place to call home can mean a safe place to sleep, a community to lean on and the stability to plan for the future. Through the experiences of residents, volunteers and staff at Ottawa’s Richcraft Hope Centre, discover how supportive housing helps people rebuild their lives, find connection and look ahead with hope.
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.
The City of Ottawa’s Audit Committee received and discussed five reports from the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) today, covering overtime policies, 3-1-1 customer service and curbside garbage collection.
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. If you create something with care, creativity, or craftsmanship, we’d love to have you be part of this 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.
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.
