City of Ottawa Special advisory: winter weather parking ban in effect on February 25 from 7 am to 7 pm

Due to weather conditions, the winter weather parking ban will be in effect on Thursday, February 25 between 7 am and 7 pm across Ottawa. These hours might be extended if additional time is needed to complete winter road operations.

During a winter weather parking ban, parking is prohibited on city streets so crews can plow easily and effectively. Vehicles parked on the street during a ban may be ticketed and towed. On-street monthly parking permit holders are exempt from this restriction when they are parked in residential parking permit zones.

Available parking

During winter weather parking bans, residents will have access to select OC Transpo park and rides. Visit ottawa.ca for more information about which City facilities are available during winter weather parking bans.

Commercial main streets

To help residents shop local, some commercial main streets are exempt from winter parking bans. When a parking ban is called during winter weather events, residents can park in the identified areas (view maps) as long as they observe all posted signage and pay and display requirements.

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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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Light Rail Stage 2 Ramp Closures

The City of Ottawa held an information session on ramp closures in our area for Stage 2 of the Light Rail Project.

The full plan is available at O-Train West Extension Construction Activities | City of Ottawa

Here is a summary of key points impacting our neighbourhood:

• The westbound 417 on ramp from northbound Pinecrest will close from March to Nov 2021
• The westbound off ramp at Pinecrest will close from Fall 2021 to Summer 2023,  nearly 19 months.
• These will need to occur for trenching, laying track and rebuilding ramps. The city has identified detours that will be well signed.

 

While this will cause headaches for us all, here are some concerns that we should be aware of and monitor:

• With Pinecrest off ramp closed, traffic to IKEA is officially detoured to either Carling to the north or Baseline to the south. However, I think that we can all expect that many will take Iris and Baxter to access IKEA. This is will compounded by the fact that, during the Pinecrest ramp closure, Iris and Woodroffe will also be turned into the Transitway when the Iris to College stretch is closed. 
• In addition, there is the possibility that the pedestrian bridge from Baxter to Queensview station will also be under construction, further exacerbating issues on Iris. Staff were not sure of exact deadlines and will get back to us.

City of Ottawa Stormwater Program Pilot

The City of Ottawa is about to launch a new Residential Stormwater Retrofit Pilot Program and our neighbourhood is in the catchment area. 

The proposed program seeks to engage residents and build landscape industry capacity to design, install and maintain stormwater management features on residential property. Eligible residents can receive grants up to $5,000.00.

The Program will be discussed at the City Environment Committee tomorrow Tuesday February 16 2021, 9:30am on. The link to watch and listen is here: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUR3i_hvk3-3i8vtrPg6v1Q\

 Links to program information are included below:

• 2021-02-16 Agenda Environmental Committee
  

• 2021-02-16 Dec 4 Stormwater Incentive Programs
  

• 2021-02-16 Staff Report Recommendations Stormwater Retrofit Pilot
  

• 2021-02-16 Doc 2 Pinecrest Pilot Project Rep
  

• 2021-02-16 Doc 3 Ottawa Incentive Programs
  

•  2021-02-16 Doc 5 Best Management Practices
  

• 2021-02-16 Doc 6 Rain Ready Ottawa Overview
  

Ottawa Public Library: Additional library services to resume Monday, February 22

 

Starting Monday, February 22, the 28 open Ottawa Public Library branches will be welcoming customers inside for returns and holds pickup, and most will offer additional services, such as browsing and use of public computers.   Branches offering additional services  The 25 branches offering additional in-person services, including browsing and use of public computers are:

Alta Vista Beaverbrook Blackburn Hamlet Carlingwood  Carp Centennial Cumberland Elmvale Acres Emerald Plaza Greely Greenboro Hazeldean Main Manotick Nepean Centrepointe North Gloucester North Gower Richmond Rideau Rockcliffe Park Ruth E. Dickinson Sunnyside Stittsville St-Laurent Vanier

The Bookmobile will offer a small collection for browsing at all its stops, as well as contactless returns and holds pick up.  The hours of operation for open branches will remain the same. If you would like to pause, cancel, or manage your holds, you can do so in your online account.   Branches offering contactless returns and holds pickup                  Starting Monday, February 22, Metcalfe Village, Orléans, and Rosemount branches will offer contactless returns and holds pick up inside the branches. At this time, browsing, public computers, and washrooms will not be available.    Returning Library items   Library materials can be returned at all open branches during hours of operation. All returned items will be quarantined for 72 hours in accordance with provincial requirements. Due to our quarantine processes and modified services, the book drops cannot currently be opened when the branches are closed.   Health and Safety Due to provincial regulations, branch capacity will be limited. Mask wearing is mandatory -- inside the branches and while waiting outside.  Returned library material will continue to be quarantined for 72 hours, as per provincial guidelines. Items may continue to appear on your account for up to a week after you return them.   Closed branches and services Branches that remain closed are Constance Bay, Fitzroy Harbour, Munster, Osgoode, and Vernon. OPL is working to reopen these locations as soon as possible.   The Kiosk Services at the Hunt Club-Riverside Park Community Centre will not be available until further notice as the community centre remains closed.   **** OPL continues to follow direction from the Province of Ontario and guidance from Ottawa Public Health to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community. If you have further questions, please contact InfoService at 613-580-2940 or InfoService@BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca.

City of Ottawa Special advisory: winter weather parking ban in effect Tuesday from 10 am to 10 pm

Due to weather conditions, the winter weather parking ban will be in effect on Tuesday, February 16 between 10 am and 10 pm across Ottawa. These hours might be extended if additional time is needed to complete winter road operations.

During a winter weather parking ban, parking is prohibited on city streets so crews can plow easily and effectively. Vehicles parked on the street during a ban may be ticketed and towed. On-street monthly parking permit holders are exempt from this restriction when they are parked in residential parking permit zones.

Available parking

During winter weather parking bans, residents will have access to select OC Transpo park and rides. Visit ottawa.ca for more information about which City facilities are available during winter weather parking bans.

Be in the know about snow

Follow us on Twitter @ottawacity to receive updates or subscribe to our electronic email alerts. If you subscribe to e-Alerts, you will receive notification each time a winter weather parking ban is put in place, extended or lifted. There is no charge for this service, and you can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up today at ottawa.ca.

For more winter parking information, please visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401).

For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

City of Ottawa - What’s opening in City recreation

 

Reserve your activities

On Tuesday, February 16, the City of Ottawa will be resuming some activities at select locations. Reservations for these activities can be made on ottawa.ca beginning February 14 at 6 pm.

Water sports

For those looking to get back into the water, public and lane swims will be back at select pools. Aquafitness programs will also resume.

Weights and cardio

Gym goers will be excited to hear that weight and cardio rooms will reopen with capacity and distancing measures in place.

Ice time

If you love the ice, as of February 20 you’ll also have the opportunity to lace up indoors at select arenas. You can still skate outdoors by reserving a spot on one of the City’s refrigerated rinks or continuing to use your community rink. There is a 25-person limit on rinks, with a 12-person capacity on puddle rinks. The easing of Provincial regulations means hockey, ringette and other game play is now permitted, as long as there is no physical contact between players.

Sledding Hills

Sledding hills remain open with a 25-person limit. Keep two metres from others at all times. Stay tuned to ottawa.ca/recreation for updates.