City of Ottawa to introduce a three-item garbage limit in 2024 navigation-next-alternate

Next year, the City of Ottawa will lower its limit for curbside garbage collection to three items on collection day. No tag system will be introduced. A garbage item could be a garbage bag, a 140-litre container or a bulky item. Households can put several smaller bags in containers up …

Air Pollution navigation-next-alternate

Smoke from wildfires can be harmful to everyone’s health, even at low concentrations. If it’s smoky outside, be sure to plan your day and take actions like reducing time spent outdoors to lower your exposure to wildfire smoke. Please visit the Ottawa Public Health website for details on …

Response to Extreme Heat navigation-next-alternate

When the temperature and humidity are high, our bodies can overheat, especially in the first few days of hot weather while our bodies adjust. Here are some ways to stay cool even if you don’t have air conditioning. Before you head out, check the linked websites for opening dates, locations, …

Making a 107-year-old dream come true navigation-next-alternate

Earlier in the month, Kanata North resident Juanita Snelgrove celebrated her 107th birthday! Her family reached out to the Kanata North office to share with us that Juanita had always wanted to drive a train and would like to cross that off her bucket list. Could we help? Thanks to …

Kanata North Newsletter- May 19 navigation-next-alternate

Kanata North Community Newsletter for May 19, 2023 The latest Kanata North Ward 4 newsletter for May 19 is now available here. Please share this update with your neighbours and encourage them to sign up for upcoming newsletters here on my website.

Kanata North Newsletter- May 5 navigation-next-alternate

Kanata North Community Newsletter for May 5, 2023 The latest Kanata North Ward 4 newsletter for May 5 is now available here. Please share this update with your neighbours and encourage them to sign up for upcoming newsletters here on my website.

Kanata North Newsletter- April 21 navigation-next-alternate

Kanata North Community Newsletter for April 21, 2023 The latest Kanata North Ward 4 newsletter for April 21 is now available here. Please share this update with your neighbours and encourage them to sign up for upcoming newsletters here on my website.

Bell Fibe in Kanata North navigation-next-alternate

There will once again be plenty of Bell Fibre To Home (Bell Fibe) work happening in Kanata North. The Project involves upgrading the company’s copper infrastructure with high-speed fibre optics. This work predominantly takes place in the Right of Way in front of residents’ properties. Residents will receive a notice …

Kanata North Newsletter- April 6 navigation-next-alternate

Kanata North Community Newsletter for April 6, 2023 The latest Kanata North Ward 4 newsletter for April 6 is now available here. Please share this update with your neighbours and encourage them to sign up for upcoming newsletters here on my website.

Significant Weather Event navigation-next-alternate

Today, Ottawa has seen a mix of ice pellets, freezing rain, thunder, lightning, and a sustained downpour. Environment Canada’s alerts regarding freezing rain and heavy rainfall in the Ottawa region have proven out: the prolonged period of freezing rain, strong winds and rainfall continued throughout this afternoon and has led …