Newsletter Date Councillor’s Newsletter August 4, 2017 KEEPING YOU INFORMED

This momentous occasion proves just what is capable of. As the Nation’s capital City, I am proud to say Councillor’s View that we are no longer living in the shadow of some of the

country’s busier cities like Montreal and Toronto.

Dear Residents, Our celebrations are being felt around the world with

Canada topping Lonely Planet’s list of travel destinations in Did you know? 2017 and with Ottawa touting some of the largest and most  3200 litres of dragon mist and spider venom were unique events of the year including the Interprovincial Picnic

sprayed; on the Bridge, Red Bull Crashed Ice, Kontinuum, and the  27 km were walked in total by two monsters; JUNOs to name a few, it is no surprise why.  and 6 snow falls in mid-July put a giant spider to

sleep. Wow! Click here for more fun facts. And with many of this year’s most unique events being provided at no cost to attendees, Ottawa is becoming a Last weekend, arguably Ottawa2017’s largest signature tourist destination for our residents as much as it is for event of the year took place right in the heart of downtown non-residents. Ottawa.

An incredible amount of work has gone into the planning of With all of the buzz on social media, it’s hard to forget the this year’s events. I would like to take a moment to thank awesome and terrifying faces of Long Ma the dragon-horse and recognize the efforts of Mayor Watson, Guy LaFlamme, and Kumo the giant spider – the creatures of La Machine. and the entire 2017 team as well as our two Councillor ambassadors Jean Cloutier and Mathieu Fleury. La Machine was a spectacle event that I know I certainly will not forget. I would also like to take a moment to recognize all City Staff including Ottawa Police Services, and Over 750,000 residents made it out to witness this Ottawa Services as well as all volunteers who theatrical demonstration pulled straight out of Chinese helped to make it all come together in a seamless fashion. folklore and helped to make this one of Ottawa’s largest Most of all, I would like to thank you, the residents. for events in history. From the music to the positive making this event what it was. momentum, I am thrilled at the positive reception felt by all. Residents of all ages made it out to support the event. Event like this do not happen without the support of other levels of governments as well so I would also like to thank The few controls put in were well thought out and I was our Provincial and Federal governments for their proud to witness how the public organized themselves involvement. seamlessly and with minimal guidance around such a complicated traffic-impeding event. I hope that the city continues to attract reputation-forming events such as this one. I still firmly believe that at the end An event like this is also helpful to developing the of all the hard work we put into these events, it is economic growth of the city (just ask the businesses on worthwhile as we see an increase in tourism, local business adjacent streets such as Elgin and in the Byward Market!). support, and most of all, the memories. Although there will always be some negative impacts and concerns, in the case of this event, they were kept to a The year is not over yet, however. There are still many minimum and the primary feedback of what was really opportunities to enjoy Canada’s sesquicentennial emphasized was how smoothly the event was coordinated anniversary and I hope that all residents take this chance to and operated. celebrate before it is too late. For more information of some of the other spectacular events, please visit ottawa2017.ca. -Shad

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Fernbank Road Closure Updated Timeframe

In previous newsletters, I advised that Fernbank Road will be closed from Shea to Robert Grant between Tuesday, August 8th and Tuesday, August 22nd. I have been informed by the contractor, Taggart Construction, that these closures have now been delayed and will take place from August 14-28.

The contractor will be installing a box culvert across the roadway for future storm water management.

Notification signs will be posted in advance of the closure with additional signs posted during the affected period. Local and emergency vehicle access will be maintained. A detour will be signed from Shea>Abbott>Robert Grant.

I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Intermittent section closures at Carp Road Park and Ride

Please note that the Carp Park & Ride upgrade work was originally scheduled to start August 8th has been moved forward to this Wednesday (August 2nd). Sections of the Park and Ride will be closed intermittently until early September 2017 weather dependent, due to upgrade work being done at the facility.

The work will take place in stages during the daytime, and the facility will remain operational at reduced capacity throughout. The upgrades include surface paving, additional lighting, concrete repairs, a new bus pad and bike racks. Directional signage will guide pedestrians during sidewalk repairs.

The upgraded paved surface of the site will hopefully allow for an improved customer experience, by eliminating mud and puddles while delineating accessibility and other spaces with pavement markings. The number of parking spots will also be increased, from approximately 115 spaces to approximately 150 spaces.

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Many residents rely on this Park and Ride for service and the increased number of spaces will help to accommodate demand.

For convenience in the meantime, users are encouraged to park at , Terry Fox or Eagleson Park and Rides. For more information on these please visit here - http://www.octranspo.com/routes/park_and_ride

For more updates on the construction and road work activity happening across the city, or for information about traffic and travel planning, visit the City’s Traffic Report on ottawa.ca or follow the City’s traffic account on Twitter.

SVA Movie Night

I would like to take a moment to thank all residents for coming out to enjoy the Stittsville Village Association’s “Cinema Under the Stars” event on July 22nd.

The event was lot of fun with a large turnout of families. With all of the excitement of the summer, it is always great to take part in community events organized for the community by the community.

My office was thrilled to be one of the sponsors of the evening and look forward to potentially being a part of more movie nights in the future.

I would like to thank the entire Stittsville Village Association, particularly Sarah Rozema-Seaton who took the lead on ensuring this event was a great success! For all of your hard work, thank you.

Plan now to register for fall and winter recreation programs

Start planning for an active autumn because the Recreation eGuide for recreation programs is now available online at ottawa.ca. Choose from a wide variety of activities for all ages, including swimming lessons, fitness classes, general-interest courses, sports and instruction in the arts.

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 Registration for swimming and aquafitness classes begins online and by phone (613-580-2588) on Monday, August 14 at 9 p.m. and in person at City recreation facilities on Tuesday, August 15 during regular business hours.

 Registration for all other classes begins online and by phone (613-580-2588) on Wednesday, August 16 at 9 p.m. and in person at City recreation facilities on Thursday, August 17 during regular business hours.

To register online or by phone you will require a client barcode and family PIN numbers. High volumes of online registrants are expected throughout the first week of registration, particularly the first evening, which could result in a longer registration experience than usual.

Residents who do not have access to the Internet are encouraged to visit City recreation centres or libraries with public Internet access. They can also visit any Client Service Centre or where customer service staff can help with registration. Some community centres may provide printed brochures for their local activities.

I highly encourage all interested residents to pursue available options and mark your calendars for registration dates! 9RunRun

On October 14th, 2017, 9runrun will be hosting its 8th annual run and your help is requested!

9runrun is Ottawa’s very own run in support of local emergency services. It is a community event that supports mental health programs in our community such as Do It For Daron (DIFD), bringing together runners, walkers, volunteers and spectators through its partnership with the Ottawa Police, Paramedic and Fire Departments.

Volunteers are needed to support traffic barricades along the race route, perhaps directly on your street.

Successful barricade management helps to ensure runners are kept safe throughout their run and keeps traffic moving as needed.

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Volunteering is a great way to take in the race, be involved in the community, cheer on your friends and neighbours, and for students to collect community service hours!

Youth under 16 years old are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

To date, the race has raised over $140, 000.00!

I would like to encourage all residents to consider helping out with the race for this great cause. More information on specific road closures will be provided in my weekly newsletter in the upcoming weeks.

To register as a volunteer, please click here. For more information and to register as a racer, please visit http://www.9runrun.ca/

Artists in Stittsville

This week in the community, I had the pleasure of meeting Charlie Spratt – a local artist who was hard at working painting our beautiful greenscapes at Poole Creek in Amberwood.

Charlie and the group of five I met with are part of the Manotick Art Association who go out to paint plein air at locations around Ottawa every Thursday morning.

The Association will be meeting tomorrow, August 5th at the Shenkman Arts Centre from 8:00-5:00 where they will display their works inspired by the theme “Inspiration”. The exhibition is free. For more information, please visit https://elocalpost.com/ottawa/events/manotick-art-association

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Charlie and his wife are new to Stittsville having moved from Manotick where they lived for forty years and are thrilled to be among the quiet parks and walking paths plus the convenience of stores and services in Stittsville. Welcome to the community, Mr. and Mrs. Spratt!

Lamitta’s Wish Bottle Drop-Off

In one of my January newsletters, I shared information of a young Stittsville girl with cerebral palsy named Lamitta looking to fund an important surgery to give her the ability to walk.

The selective dorsal rhizotomy surgery is an expensive procedure which costs upwards of $200,000. Residents all year have been coming together to help raise funds for this brave and joyful girl in whatever ways they can including carwashes, bakesales, and fundraisers.

Lamitta’s surgery is currently scheduled for September and it is not too late to help out.

A fundraiser bottle drive is taking place on Monday, August 7th for Lamitta's Wish! Bottles and cans will be collected from 9am-2pm and residents may drop off donations at 104 Par-la-Ville Circle.

If you are unable to drop off your empty bottles/cans or would like to make arrangements for an early drop-off, please message Kim Hine on Facebook. Volunteers are also welcomed to help out.

I highly encourage all residents to support this great cause and help out a resident in need. Alternatively, if you would like to donate funds to Lamitta’s family directly, you can do so here.

Tokessy Baseball Tournament

The Scott Tokessy Memorial Gold Glove Tournament kicked off today and will run until Sunday evening. The tournament was established in 1996 in memory of Scott, a popular twelve

Keeping You Informed Page 7 year-old boy who died suddenly of an irregular heartbeat after hitting a home run for his Kanata house league team.

All proceeds from the tournament go directly to the CHEO cardiology department so I highly encourage all residents to take a moment to support these loc al teams as they play for an extremely worthwhile cause! For more information and a schedule of events, please visit http://www.tokessytournament.com/

Events in Ottawa this weekend La Machine may be over but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still lots to do this long weekend in Ottawa!

RIBFEST

If you love the taste of delicious, award winning ribs and pulled pork, then be sure to check out Capital Ribfest right on the front lawn of (110 Laurier Ave W). The event runs from August 3-7 with street performers and acrobats performing for free. Check out the food or check out the entertainment but it is certain to be a good time. For more information visit http://www.capitalribfest.ca/

BUSKERFEST

August 3-7 is also Ottawa’s 26th Annual International Buskerfest on Sparks Street. Many award winning shows ranging from contortionists to escape artists and fire breathers. This event is great fun for the whole family and a great opportunity to soak in incredible entertainment. For the full performance schedule and more information, please visit https://ottawabuskerfestival.com/

Heritage Ottawa August Walking Tours

Throughout the month of August, Heritage Ottawa is hosting an assortment of guided walking tours. These are fun, informative tours where you can get out and enjoy the history of local Ottawa.

Walks will take place at the following locations:

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Rideau Canal August 6, 2:00 pm – MEET: Museum (under ), 1 Canal Lane GUIDE: David Jeanes, President of Heritage Ottawa and author of numerous downtown heritage tours.

Parliament Hill: An Archaeological Tour August 13, 2:00 pm – MEET: Queen Elizabeth statue at the east side of Centre Block, 111 Wellington GUIDE: Hugh Daechsel, Senior Archaeologist, Golder Inc.

Lowertown East August 20, 2:00 pm – MEET: École secondaire De La Salle, 501 Old St. Patrick Street (#6 Bus Route) GUIDE: Nancy Miller Chenier, Co-Chair of the Lowertown Community Association Heritage Committee and long-time resident of Lowertown East Central Experimental Farm August 27, 2:00 pm – MEET: Building 72 (Friends of the Farm building) in the Arboretum GUIDE: Peter Anderson, doctoral student at Queen’s University, is completing a thesis on the historical geography of the CEF. Julie Harris, heritage consultant and public historian, co-authored the CEF Management Plan.

Tours depart on Sunday and last 1 ½ hours, rain or shine. No reservations required. The fee for Heritage Ottawa members is $5.00 and $10.00 for Non-members. I highly encourage all residents to consider partaking in these great events.

For more information please visit the Heritage Ottawa website.

Amazing Race in Ottawa!

The Amazing Race Canada is coming to Ottawa this week!

In honour of this occasion, Ottawa Tourism is hosting a live viewing party of the television show as it airs this Tuesday,

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August 8th. From 7:45-9:00 PM, residents are invited to Inspiration Village in the Byward Market for prizes, popcorn and candy!

Viewing is free but residents are requested to RSVP by emailing [email protected]. The party is on rain or shine!

Come support your favourite team coming to our beautiful City as it is certain to be a great time!

For more information, please visit http://mailchi.mp/ottawatourism/you-are-invited-vip-reception- national-canadian-film-day-771697?e=5f490a51d3

Fall Transit OC Transpo Changes

I would like to provide an overview of the Fall 2017 transit service changes that are to begin on Sunday, September 3.

These changes are part of OC Transpo’s regular schedule adjustments, which take place four times a year – April, June, September and December.

The fall service changes include two types of modifications:  Service adjustments as part of the transition to the 2018 Network; and,  Other service adjustments.

Service Adjustments as part of the Transition to the 2018 Network

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Modifications to the OC Transpo’s transit system will be made in several phases in preparation for the opening of the O-Train in 2018. The modifications are intended to help ease the changes that will be experienced by customers once the Confederation Line is launched.

New route numbers that are consistent with the Bus Service Identification report received by the Transit Commission in June 2016 will continue to be introduced in phases. The table above lists the route number changes that will be made this fall as part of the continuing roll-out of the new route numbering plan. As new route numbers are introduced, they will be categorized into the new service types, with each service type having its own distinctive colour and symbol that provides information on the service offered. Information will be provided to customers at bus stops, on timetables and on buses to assist them with the route number changes for individual routes. The OC Transpo website will also provide all information to assist customers during this transition. Customers will be encouraged to visit www.octranspo.com to check out the information.

Other Service Adjustments

Route network adjustments – Following consultation with the Councillors for the areas affected, the following service adjustments will be made to the route network to get ready for rail in 2018:  In Kanata and Stittsville, the evening and weekend service between and Tanger Outlets currently provided by Route 62 will be provided by Route 162; and,  In Greenboro, current Routes 114 and 298 will be combined into new all-day Route 40, operating between St-Laurent and Greenboro Stations at most times. Route 40 will operate along the current Route 114 routing with most trips extended from to in the morning peak period and from Hurdman Station to Greenboro Station in the afternoon peak period. All Route 40 trips in Greenboro will serve Tapiola Crescent, to bring service closer to customers.

Station changes – In late fall 2017, some bus stop locations at Tunney’s Pasture Station will be adjusted once the full end-state bus loop is completed. Fare payments will continue to be made on board buses until the fare-paid zone at Tunney’s Pasture Station is established in 2018.

Seasonal Capacity Adjustments – Every year, ridership increases across the system as the summer ends and customers return back to regular commuting patterns. The frequency of service is adjusted to reflect these changes in ridership, and the capacity provided is adjusted to carry the increased number of customers traveling during this time. Seasonal reductions on most routes will end, with most services returning to their pre-summer levels.

School service – Special school trips on Frequent and Local routes and School routes (600-series) will resume. Capacity on Routes 12, 18, 19, 24, 82, 84, 152, 665, and 669 will be increased to

Keeping You Informed Page 11 accommodate Grade 7 and 8 students who are being relocated to Bell, Sir Robert Borden, and Gloucester High Schools as a result of school closures. In addition, based on observed ridership levels, the number of school trips will be reduced on Route 48 to Canterbury High School, Route 80 to Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School, Route 83 to Merivale High School, and Route 630 to Colonel By Secondary School, maintaining sufficient capacity by using higher-capacity buses on some trips.

For a full list of changes, please visit http://www.octranspo.com/ready4rail/fall_service_changes_starting_sept_3

Please be Courteous in Keeping Our Community Clean

With the warm weather upon us, I would like to take a moment to remind residents to be courteous when out and about in the community to ensure that litter is kept to a minimum.

While summer is a great time to walk the dog, please remember that as a courtesy to all that when you leave the house to always bring an additional clean-up bag to keep our grass looking fresh and our shoes looking clean. Doggy bags (not the edible kind) should be properly disposed of by either flushing the fecal matter in the toilet at home or in a well secured garbage bag designated for the job. Always be aware of signs indicating “No Animal Waste” as they are usually designated near public rest stops and the smell and bacteria activated on a hot day may cause concerns for health.

Litter is another item that should be disposed of properly. Garbage cans in City Parks are emptied on a weekly basis but as waste builds up, they can occasionally become quite full. Should you come across an overflowing garbage can, I encourage you to contact 3-1-1 to request that it is emptied by either calling 3-1-1 directly or emailing [email protected].

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As the eyes and ears of our wonderful community, it is up to all of us to ensure that Stittsville remains beautiful for all to enjoy. Thank you. S.T.E.P. Themes for August

For the month of August, the and Gatineau Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.) will be paying close attention to vehicle occupant restraints and red light running.

1890 traffic collisions, 813 injuries and 13 fatalities occurred between 2011 and 2015 due impaired driving.

Likewise, there have been 488 collisions involving roundabouts. These collisions resulted in 47 injuries.

The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program helps to raise awareness of easily preventable traffic violations to help to keep our roads safe.

It operates in coordination with the Safer Roads Ottawa Program, a partnership between Ottawa Fire Services, Ottawa Paramedic Service, Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Public Health and the Transportation Services Department, committed to preventing or eliminating road deaths and serious injuries for all people in the City of Ottawa, through culture change, community engagement, and development of a sustainable safe transportation environment.

Tick Kits No Longer Available from Ottawa Public Health

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As Chair of Board of Health, I would like to thank all residents for their interest in tick kits and preventing the spread of Lyme Disease. Unfortunately, due to such high demand, my office is out of stock of Tick Kits and will not be replenishing.

The OPH Tick Kits included a Tick Key and important information from OPH which is also available here - www.OttawaPublicHealth.ca/LymeDisease

Tick Keys are available for purchase and have been seen for sale at outdoor stores, pet/veterinary clinics and Parks stores. OPH has advised that you can remove ticks with tweezers and to follow the below instructions.

 Using tweezers or a "Tick Key", grasp the tick's head as close to the skin as possible and pull slowly until the tick is removed. Do not twist or rotate the tick. Do not use a match, lotion or anything else on the tick.

 Wash the bite site with soap and water

 If the tick has bitten a human, and you would like to get it tested as part of Ottawa Public Health's tick monitoring, you can find more testing information below.

 If you don't want to have the tick tested, you can dispose of a live tick by submersing it in alcohol, placing it in a sealed bag/container, wrapping it tightly in tape, or flushing it down the toilet

Online consultations seek feedback from residents

The City of Ottawa wants your input on the projects, policies, programs and services that affect your daily life. From open houses to workshops and online consultations, your feedback helps shape City decisions.

The following online opportunities are available:

 Marketing of unhealthy food and drinks to children and youth: until August 14 Ottawa Public Health (OPH) wants feedback on marketing unhealthy food and drinks to children and youth.  Proposed change to the 3-hour parking rule (unsigned roadways): until August 22

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The City is considering an increase to the maximum parking duration limits on weekends and statutory holidays.

The City offers residents a variety of opportunities to share information, consult and collaborate. Stay informed on upcoming engagement opportunities to see your ideas, suggestions and concerns incorporated into the work that impacts you and your community.

Coyotes in Stittsville

Earlier this summer, as part of my City Chats as Stittsville Councillor, I had the pleasure of hosting a Coyote Information Session at the along with Dr. Nick Stow from the City’s Planning, Infrastructure & Economic Development Department.

Dr. Stow did an excellent job conveying information pertaining to urban coyotes in the context of Stittsville suburban neighbourhoods.

Some of the information discussed at greater lengths which was previously provided in my weekly newsletter includes:

 Coyotes or “coy-wolves” in our community of Stittsville are considered a very low risk to the safety of residents  The animals have likely been in the vicinity of Stittsville for many years and have not created a threat or risk to public safety  The presence of coyotes is important to maintain a healthy eco-system and keep the rodent population low and at a healthy rate  Coyotes that have been sighted near residents’ homes are most likely scavenging for food. Since Stittsville is considered a rural/suburban community there are many areas that are

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natural and provide coyotes with a water source and an abundance of small mice, chipmunks, and rabbits  Residents should continue to enjoy running, walking, cycling, and allowing their children to play along the walking paths, the Trans-Canada Trail, and natural areas in the community  Residents are encouraged, however, to keep dogs on a leash while walking them in these areas  Residents are encouraged to limit any kind of feeding they may provide in their backyard (i.e. picking up fallen fruit from any fruit trees in the yard, keeping garbage organized and properly sealed, etc.)  Urban coyotes have a living space of up to 5 km2  Having the animals removed from the area is only possible by means of lethal trapping or hunting and would probably result in another pack of coyotes re-occupying the area within the year  The City has no jurisdiction in the removal of wildlife and the Province strongly advocates against it given that these animals are a considerably low risk to public safety and help to maintain a strong healthy eco-system

For those interested, you can also visit this brochure on “Living with Coyotes” courteously provided to my office by the Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre.

I would like to take a moment to thank Dr. Stow for taking the time to provide this information. For more information, you can also email me at [email protected] and I would be happy to share your requests with Dr. Stow for his expertise.

Colonel By Day activities and schedule changes

The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for Colonel By Day, Monday, August 7. For a complete list of closures, please visit: http://ottawa.ca/en/news/colonel-day-activities-and- schedule-changes

Client services:  Ottawa City Hall and all seven Client Service Centres, including the Government Service Centre located at 110 Laurier Avenue West, will be closed. Business will resume as usual on Tuesday, August 8.

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 The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters requiring the City’s immediate attention. Call 3-1-1 or 613-580-2400 to speak to a customer service representative. For persons with a hearing-related disability, call TTY: 613-580-2401.

Green bin, recycling and garbage collection:  There will be no curbside green bin, recycling, or garbage collection on Colonel By Day. Colonel By Day’s pickup will take place on Tuesday, August 8. In addition, the collection of green bin, recycling materials and garbage will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. For curbside collection enquiries, refer to the collection calendar tool.

 There will be no multi-residential bulky items, green bin and recycling container collection on Colonel By Day. Colonel By Day’s pickup will take place on Tuesday, August 8. Recycling container and green bin collection will also be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. However, multi-residential garbage container collection is not delayed and collection will take place on its regularly scheduled day during the week of August 7.

Transit service:  OC Transpo will operate a Sunday schedule, with extra service added to routes 8, 94, 95 and 105. A family or group may travel all day with a DayPass which can be purchased for $10.25 from the bus operator when you board. A family/group can include up to six people with a maximum of two individuals aged 13 or older. Call 613-560-1000 or text 560560 plus your four-digit bus stop number for automated schedule information. For more information, holiday schedules and travel planning, visit octranspo.com or phone 613-741-4390

 Para Transpo will operate a holiday service on August 7. Regular subscription bookings will be automatically cancelled. Customers may book trips for Colonel By Day on or after July 31 by calling 613-244-7272.

Recreation services:  Some outdoor pools, indoor pools and fitness centres will be open for public swimming, fitness schedules, aquafitness and public skating with modified schedules. Please check with ottawa.ca or the facility of your choice for details.

 All beaches, splash pads and some wading pools, will be open, weather permitting.  Most registered programs at swimming pools, community centres and arenas are cancelled; however, clients should check with their facility to confirm, as some exceptions will apply.

 City of Ottawa summer camps will not be operating on August 7.

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Meetings at City Hall Next Week

There are no meetings at Ottawa City Hall next week! Happy long weekend residents!