Newsletter - June 15

Written By David Brown

From the desk of Councillor David Brown

Changes to Ottawa’s Curbside Collection Approved by Council

Yesterday at Council, the issue of the City’s garbage collection policy was voted upon. Passing 22-2, Council supported a compromise motion that I moved with Councillor Carr and with the help of the Mayor. This compromise solution will see the City abandon the idea of bag tags, moving instead to a 3-item firm limit.

Read more about the compromise and why this is a win for Ward 21

Check out this infographic explaining the forthcoming policy

Ward Updates

King’s Park (Richmond) Well Maintenance: The City of Ottawa will be performing proactive and preventative maintenance work on the communal well system servicing the King’s Park neighbourhood in Richmond. During this work, the clean and safe water that you rely on will continue to be available. There may be an increase of City vehicles and traffic in and around the two water stations in your area. Learn more

Volunteer Ottawa’s annual VOscars: Nominations are now open until Friday, June 23, 2023. If you know someone who deserves to be recognized for making Ottawa a better place, nominate them for one of seven VOscar Awards to let them know you appreciate their efforts. Give the gift of recognition to someone who makes a difference. Learn more

Community Feedback: Centennial Park Pathway
The Manotick Parks, Culture and Recreation Association (MCPRA) is looking into upgrades to the Centennial Park pathway network and they'd like your input. A survey is available until June 20, on the MCPRA website, along with the supporting materials. For more information, you can contact Alexa Ives at aaives@rogers.com.

Renewal of Fourth Line Road Bridge to begin in August
Construction to replace the Fourth Line Road Bridge over the Crawford Hill Municipal Drain is tentatively scheduled to commence in August, and will require that Fourth Line Road be closed for the duration of construction, approximately 10 weeks. A detour using Pollock Road, McCordick Road and Century Road West will be in place. 

Ongoing Road Closures

  • EXTENDED: The Barnsdale Road closure, from Twin Elm Road to Moodie Drive, has been extended until June 30, 2023. Monday to Friday, 9 to 3.

  • Shea Road Southbound, from Fernbank to Flewellyn, until Monday, July 31, 2023.

  • Eagleson Road Northbound, from Perth Street to Fallowfield, until August 25, 2023.  

Upcoming Events

Library Programs: Check out what programs are happening this month at your local Ottawa Public Library branch. Learn more

North Gower Farmers’ Market: Visit the vendors at the North Gower’s Farmers Market, every Saturday, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Learn more

Manotick Farmers Market: The Market is open Saturdays, from 9 am until 2 pm, June 3 until October 14, at the Carriage Shed. Learn more

Richmond Firefighter Chicken BBQ: Get your tickets for a BBQ chicken dinner, which is happening at the fairgrounds on June 17, from 2-7 (or sellout). Learn more

Round-the-Islands Paddle Event: Father's Weekend family fun event paddling on the Rideau Canal and the back channel around Long and Nicolls Islands. If you own a canoe, kayak or paddleboard, this paddling adventure is for you, your family and friends. Learn more

Quilts in the Garden: Don’t miss out on Quilts in the Garden, June 17, from 10 am until 2 pm, at The Country Quilter, 3444 McBean Street, Richmond. Learn more

Ride for ROSSS: Another great fundraiser for ROSSS. Sponsor a senior for this Charity Motorcycle Ride on June 17, from 8 am to 1:30 pm, at 4827 Bank Street. Learn more

Ramp Paint Event: Help paint ramps to improve accessibility to local businesses, on July 22nd and 29th, from 9am - 1pm at Ottawa Tool Library, 877a Boyd Avenue. Learn more

Bicentennial Celebration: St. John Baptist Anglican Church will be celebrating its bicentennial with a day of activities, on June 24, from 11 to 6. Learn more

The Mayor’s Annual Canada Day Celebration for Seniors: The Mayor of Ottawa invites all seniors to join him for a Canada Day breakfast from 8 - 10:30 am, on July 1, at the Aberdeen Pavillion at Lansdowne Park. We have a limited number of tickets to give away. First come. First Served. Please email ward21@ottawa.ca.

Richmond Market: Enjoy 30+ vendors at St John the Baptist church hall, on July 8, from 10 am until 3 pm, at 67 Fowler Street in Richmond. Learn more

Hamlet in the Park: Join a Company of Fools as they present their version of Hamlet on July 20, at Centennial Park, at 7 pm. This fast-paced 90-minute rendition of the Bard’s greatest tragedy will feature disemboweled puppets, a sword fight to the death, live underscoring, and 5 actors taking on 15 different roles. Learn more

Stay in touch

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  • Emailing your concerns to ward21@ottawa.ca

  • Calling the office at 613-580-2491

  • Meeting with Councillor Brown at the North Gower office every Thursday. Email ward21@ottawa.ca to book an appointment.

David Brown
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