As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, motorists wishing to access westbound Highway 417 from southbound Moodie Drive should anticipate impacts to traffic as crews complete necessary construction activities.

The City of Ottawa is considering regulations to provide for safe access to vulnerable social infrastructure like places of worship and religious centres, community centres, schools, daycares, and care homes.

The City is undertaking the design of a new 4-lane arterial roadway with 2-lane segregated median Bus Rapid Transit along the realigned Greenbank Road corridor. This project will provide a key transportation link for the fast-growing community of Barrhaven South.

The Planning and Housing Committee today received an update on the status of the final draft of the new Zoning By-law, which will be released for public comment on Monday, September 8. The new Zoning By-law will help put the City’s Official Plan into action, encouraging more housing construction to accommodate our growing population.

The Draft Operating and Capital Budget will be tabled at City Council on Wednesday, November 12. Residents, businesses and community groups are encouraged to share their thoughts. Council will vote on the final budget on Wednesday, December 10.

As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, a section of the north sidewalk on Holly Acres Road between Richmond Road and Highway 417 will be closed. A pedestrian detour will be in place.

As children head back to the classroom, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is reminding families to take precautions to help prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases by ensuring their children and youth are up to date with their routine vaccines.

Breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple options like toast with peanut butter and banana, yogurt with fruit and granola, or even a quick smoothie with scrambled eggs can provide the fuel kids need to start their day.