City of Ottawa: Winter overnight parking ban in effect

Due to weather conditions, a winter overnight parking ban is in effect tonight between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. across Ottawa. This overnight parking ban will remain in effect until the City announces it has been lifted.

During an overnight parking ban, residents are reminded that there is no parking on city streets so that crews can plow easily and effectively. Vehicles parked on the street during an overnight parking ban may be ticketed and towed. On-street parking permit holders are exempt from this restriction. Non permit holders can avoid fines by not parking on the street overnight.

Free parking
During winter overnight parking bans, residents will have free access to covered City-owned parking garages. Visit ottawa.ca for more information about which City garages are free during winter overnight parking bans.

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For more winter parking information, please visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401).
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Police Arrest Based on Community Report

Reporting suspicious behaviours in the neighbourhood works! Last week police responded to a call about suspicious activity in the community and made an arrest of a male and female checking car doors in the area. If you see something that doesn’t look right, give the police a call or make a report online.

Ottawa Police Service Reporting Options

Some incidents require an officer to be dispatched to take a report in person, while other reports can be taken over the phone by a Call Centre agent (613-236-1222 ext 7300) or online using the Online Reporting System. Reports filed through the Online Reporting System are reviewed within 24 hours. *Do not use this system if you are operating a vehicle or wish to report information anonymously.*

If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477

City of Ottawa Community Environmental Projects Grant Program March 31 Deadline / Programme de subventions aux projets communautaires liés à l’environnement de la Ville la date limite est le 31 mars

Deadline for the City’s Community Environmental Projects Grant Program is March 31, 2018

 

Are you looking for an opportunity to put your environmental ideas into action? The City of Ottawa is now accepting applications for the 2018 Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP). 

 

CEPGP provides funding to community groups and non-profit organizations to undertake environmental stewardship projects that support an environmentally sustainable Ottawa.

 

The application deadline is Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. 

 

Successful CEPGP grant recipients must complete their projects within one year of receiving their funds. For details on eligibility criteria, the application process, profiles of past projects, and to download an application form, please visit Ottawa.ca/cepgp.  

 

For more information on CEPGP, please contact Jen Brown, CEPGP Co-ordinator, at 613-580-2424 x 27914 or at cepgp@ottawa.ca.  

 

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La date limite pour présenter une demande dans le cadre du Programme de subventions aux projets communautaires liés à l’environnement de la Ville est le 31 mars 2018

 

Êtes-vous à la recherche d’une occasion de concrétiser vos idées touchant l’environnement? La période de présentation des demandes à la Ville d’Ottawa dans le cadre du Programme de subventions aux projets communautaires liés à l’environnement (PSPCE) pour 2018 a commencé.

 

Le PSPCE accorde une aide financière à des groupes communautaires et des organismes à but non lucratif pour mettre sur pied des projets d’intendance environnementale en appui à la durabilité environnementale d’Ottawa.

 

La date limite pour la présentation des demandes dans le cadre du PSPCE sera le samedi 31 mars 2018, à 16 h.

 

Les bénéficiaires d’une subvention dans le cadre du PSPCE doivent mettre leur projet en œuvre dans un délai d’un an après avoir reçu le financement.  Pour obtenir des détails sur les critères d’admissibilité, le processus de demande, profils de projets passés et pour télécharger un formulaire de demande, veuillez consulter Ottawa.ca/pspce.

 

Pour en savoir davantage, communiquez avec Jen Brown, Coordonnatrice du PSPCE, au 613-580-2424, poste 27914 ou à pspce@ottawa.ca.

Update: City of Ottawa Vehicle-for-Hire Accessibility Fund Consultation

Please be advised that registration for the Vehicle-for-Hire Accessibility Fund consultation session of Tuesday January 30, 2018 is now closed, however registration for the session on Friday February 16, 2018 has been extended and will remain open until Friday February 2, 2018 at 4:30 pm. Please note that advance registration is required as space is limited. Register now! Not able to attend the in-person sessions? No problem! You may also provide your feedback by completing the Vehicle-for-Hire Accessibility Fund online survey. The survey will be posted on Ottawa.ca on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 until midnight on Friday February 16, 2018. An information package will also be posted on Ottawa.ca on January 24, 2018, which will provide participants with important information regarding the consultations. Participants are encouraged to read this information before attending the in-person consultations or completing the online survey.

Remember, you can request accessible formats of City public documents and we welcome your disability-related feedback on the accessibility of our services, programs and facilities through the following channels: by phone at 3-1-1 and TTY (613-580-2401); by e-mail to the Accessibility Office at accessibilityoffice@ottawa.ca; and   in person at any of the City’s service locations.

Reports of Attempted Car Break-Ins

There have been some attempted car break-ins in our community. There are some steps that you can take to make your vehicle less attractive to potential thieves. Remember to remove valuables from your vehicle including electronics such as GPS units. Second, lock your doors when you park your car. More advice is available on the Ottawa Police Service's Theft from vehicles site.

Make a report to the Ottawa Police Service if you notice suspicious behaviour or discover that items have been stolen from your vehicle. There are several ways of contacting the Ottawa Police for non-emergency reports detailed below. It is important to make a police report even if the items stolen from your vehicle are of low value or if you are uncertain whether behaviour that you have witnessed is related to criminal activity, because these reports are used by police to determine if additional patrols are needed in a community. The police can't provide additional crime prevention resources if they don't have data to justify their need.

Ottawa Police Service Reporting Options

Some incidents require an officer to be dispatched to take a report in person, while other reports can be taken over the phone by a Call Centre agent (613-236-1222 ext 7300) or online using the Online Reporting System. Reports filed through the Online Reporting System are reviewed within 24 hours. *Do not use this system if you are operating a vehicle or wish to report information anonymously.*

If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477

City of Ottawa Accessibility Spotlight - January 2018

Vehicle-for-Hire Accessibility Fund Public Consultation

 

The City of Ottawa is inviting members of the public to provide their feedback on how City Council can use accessibility funds collected from Private Transportation Companies, including Uber, to promote and foster accessible transportation services in Ottawa.

The City will be hosting public meetings in January and February, and launching an online survey that will remain open from Wednesday, January 24, 2018 until midnight on Friday February 16, 2018. A link to the survey will be posted on Ottawa.ca.

Please be advised that advance registration is required to participate in the consultation sessions as space is limited. The registration process is now open and will close on Monday, January 15, 2018 at 4:30 pm. Visit Ottawa.ca for more information.