A developer is looking to rezone the parcel of land at 1034 McGarry Terrace, behind the Walmart, to permit the construction of two residential apartment towers. The buildings will total 592 units in a 26-storey and a 35-storey building.

Building on past initiatives, the plan leverages existing resources for most actions, while also proposing new innovative approaches to foster a more harmonious relationship between residents and Ottawa’s wildlife.

The Preston Street Rapid Bridge Lift on Highway 417 is scheduled to take place from July 25 to 29. The project will close a number of sections of the highway, starting at 7 pm on Thursday, July 25 and slated to reopen at 6 am on Monday, July 29

Mosquito trapping and testing (components of Ottawa Public Health’s West Nile virus prevention program) have confirmed the first positive mosquito testing pool by lab result.

The Museum and Park Passes are available all season! In partnership with the local museums and Ontario Provincial Parks, the OPL passes admit a family to one of 7 museums!

Throughout Waste Plan development, residents and stakeholders consistently underlined the importance of the City working with the community, multi-lingual, and external partners to ensure the success of many of the actions in the plan.

Walking, biking, scooting, driving - we all want to stay safe on our roads, no matter our mode of travel. But we are more vulnerable to severe injury from vehicle collisions when we are pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. Adults over 65 and children under 15 are also more at risk.

Summer is here, and while the temperature is rising, so is the potential for urban flooding during significant rainfall events. Prior to any storm, residents can take actions to protect their homes and mitigate the impact of significant rainfall events and the potential of flooding on your property.