Newsletters
This week's newsletter includes:
bite-sized updates
a piece of trivia about something that took place 136 years ago (and its connection to modern day Remembrance Day).
Winter is almost over. The Ottawa Farmers’ Market (Barrhaven) restarts this Sunday, and will be at the Nepean Woods Park and Ride every Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm until the end of October.
This week’s newsletter includes:
an update on the upcoming installation of three-stream waste containers at Cresthaven and Stonecrest parks
information about the future of parks waste collection
and the usual bite-sized updates
A friendly reminder that waste collection (garbage, blue bin, green bin, yard waste) is delayed by a day this week, as Monday was Victoria Day.
This week’s newsletter includes an update on the proposed disc golf baskets and the usual smorgasbord of bite-sized updates.
Happy belated Mother’s Day! In this week’s newsletter:
3400 Woodroffe, notes from the public meeting
South end truck route study
Bite-sized updates from around the community
City updates
Ottawa celebrates its 200th anniversary this year! There are so many opportunities to celebrate, we are confident there is something for you regardless of your age, interest or neighbourhood. Here is a sneak peek at what is happening over the next few weeks.
As part of the spring Wake Up! program, firefighters from Ottawa Fire Services will visit homes across the city this month to ensure smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are present and working.
RoboRevoluction: An Epic Smart Mobility Showcase - Join Ottawa Public Library, Area X.0 operated by Invest Ottawa, Four DRobotics, Algonquin College Bachelor of Engineering Automation and Robotics program, and FRC Team 7476 Spongebotics from Earl of March High School for a fun, free, and informative drop-in event.
A few topics covered at Council this week includes: flexibility to maximize use of housing funds, zoning to support nearly 500 new homes, tracking progress on new housing
Water safety knowledge is essential. Drowning is fast and silent, and most drownings occur between May and September. Prevention is key!
The ParticipACTION Community Challenge↗ is a national campaign running from June 1 to June 30, to crown Canada’s Most Active Community. The winning municipality will receive $100,000 to support local physical activity and sport programs.

