City of Ottawa Accessibility Spotlight - Special Edition (November 2024)

 

International Day of Persons With Disabilities Flag Raising Ceremony

You are cordially invited to celebrate the 2024 United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a flag raising at the City of Ottawa.       The UN theme for 2024 is “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.”         Date: Tuesday, December 3   Time: 8:30 to 9 am  Location: 110 Laurier Avenue West, Jean Pigott Place and Festival Plaza at City Hall (outside)     RSVP: Please use the Registration Form to sign-up for the event.        Please join the City of Ottawa as we celebrate this historic day.      The event will include a Proclamation by Deputy Mayor Laine Johnson, who will mark December 3 as International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Ottawa. For the first time in Ottawa, the Rights of Persons with Disabilities flag will be raised outside in the Festival Plaza.        To ensure inclusion, the following supports will be provided:     American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) interpretation in the spoken language   Continuous real-time captioning in both English and French    Personal support worker   Please register by 4 pm on December 2, 2024.       Please let us know when you register if you require any additional accessibility accommodations to fully participate in the event.         We look forward to celebrating with you!     Snow Go & Snow Go Assist  With the arrival of ice and snow, Ottawa winters can be a challenging time for older adults and people living with disabilities.   Need help clearing your driveway and/or walkway during the winter?  The Snow Go program provides a matching service for older adults and people with disabilities to hire an individual or contractor to clear snow from private driveways and walkways at an affordable rate.  The Snow Go Assist program provides financial assistance to eligible low-income older adults or persons with disabilities to help with their snow removal costs.  To be eligible for the Snow Go Assist program (subsidy), applicants must:  Be aged 60+ years of age or a person with a disability  Have an annual income below $40,000 for a single person and below $53,400 for a household (two or more persons)  Have no one living in the home who is physically able to do the work  Provide proof of one of the following sources of income:  GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement)  ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program)  Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit  Ontario Works plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 year or older)  Essential Health and Social Supports plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 year or older)  Home Help plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 year or older) For approved applicants, the program:  Pays up to 50% of the cost of snow clearing per event, to a seasonal maximum of $250  Pays up to 50% of the cost of snow clearing per event, up to a seasonal maximum of $450, if you live in a rural area and have an excessively high cost for your snow removal  The amount paid will depend on the number of applicants and available funding.  To apply, contact your local community support agency. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 29, 2024.   For a list of these agencies, visit ottawa.ca, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613 580-5801) or call 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service (VRS).

You’re invited to Para Transpo Talk: November 19, 24, 25 and 27

All are welcome to join us at the upcoming Para Transpo Talk events on November 19, 24, 25 and 27! Para Transpo Talk is a series of customer engagement events that are open to all Para Transpo customers, their families, companions and support persons. There’s no need to register in advance, just drop in!  Join us at any of the locations and times listed below. Staff will be bringing along laptops to help get you set up with My Para Transpo or walk you through any other questions you have about Para Transpo service. All events will take place indoors.  Tuesday, November 19  4 to 7 pm: Carlingwood Mall, 2121 Carling Avenue (in the Community Space)   Sunday, November 24  10 am to 4 pm: Billings Bridge Mall, 2269 Riverside Drive (second floor, near the entrance to Billings Bridge Station)      Monday, November 25   10 am to 3 pm: Mary Pitt Centre, 100 Constellation Crescent (in the hallway near the Tim Horton’s)   Wednesday, November 27 10 am to 3 pm: Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex, 1490 Youville Drive (near the administration office) Join us for more Para Transpo Talk events coming up! Our next session will be a virtual event in January. More information will be available on octranspo.com. For questions about the event, contact us at parlons_paratranspo_talk@ottawa.ca.

City of Ottawa - Planning Circulation / Circulation-aménagement - The Pinecrest and Queensview Stations Secondary Plan - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment / modification du Plan officiel et du Règlement de zonage - D01-01-24-0010 & D02-02-24-0053

Attachment:  2024-10-18 - Application Summary - PQ SP OPA and ZBLA - D01-01-24-0010

 Good day,

This is the formal circulation of the planning application noted above in the City of Ottawa. Below is a link to the application on the City’s Development Application Search Tool where you will find information about the application and all of the submitted plans, reports, surveys and accompanying documents you will need to review the application.  Also attached is the application summary.

https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applications/D01-01-24-0010/details

https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applications/D02-02-24-0053/details

Please comment directly to staff using the contact information detailed in the attached document or through the “Send Feedback” link of DevApps.

Please note the deadline date for comments is November 15, 2024.

For all questions, concerns and all other information please contact the identified staff directly.

Thank you,

 Circulation Team

Planning Services

Planning, Development and Building Services Department

City of Ottawa

Bonjour,

 

La présente constitue la diffusion officielle de la demande d’aménagement indiquée ci-dessus. Nous avons ajouté ci-dessous un lien menant à cette demande dans l’outil de recherche de demande d’aménagement de la Ville, où vous trouverez des renseignements sur la demande et sur l’ensemble des plans, rapports, levés et autres documents qui l’accompagnent, et qui vous permettront de mieux examiner le projet.

 

https://devapps.ottawa.ca/fr/applications/D01-01-24-0010/details

https://devapps.ottawa.ca/fr/applications/D02-02-24-0053/details

 

Vous trouverez également ci-joint le résumé de la demande.

 

Nous vous prions de faire part de vos commentaires directement au personnel en vous référant aux coordonnées qui figurent dans le document ci-joint ou en utilisant le lien prévu à cet effet sur la page DevApps.

 

Veuillez noter que la date limite pour soumettre vos commentaires est le 15 novembre 2024.

 

Si vous avez des questions ou des inquiétudes, ou si vous souhaitez obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez contacter le personnel identifié.

 

 

Merci,

Équipe de diffusion des renseignements

Services de planification

Direction générale des services de la planification, de l’aménagement et du bâtiment

Ville d’Ottawa

City of Ottawa - DiscoveryRec - Winter is coming: Browse the new lineup of activities now!

 

Winter programs now online  Don’t let 2025 sneak up on you! Starting today, you can prepare for fun-filled winter months ahead by browsing and favouriting next season's activities at register.ottawa.ca.   Registration begins at 9 pm on Tuesday, November 12 for aquatics programs and at 9 pm on Thursday, November 14 for recreation, arts, culture and virtual activities.

Registration search – map view  Did you know that you can find programs on register.ottawa.ca using a map? To begin a search, enter the course name or keyword in the search bar, then use the drop-down filters to refine further. Before or after beginning your search, you can switch from list view to map view by selecting the icon on the righthand side of the page to find programs near you.

Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show The 51st annual Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show starts this week! From Thursday, October 31 to Sunday, November 3, you can shop a variety of items from over 100 local and Canadian vendors.     Dates and times:  Thursday, October 31, 10 am to 6 pm  2 for 1 admission all day  Friday, November 1, 10 am to 8 pm  2 for 1 admission from 5 to 8 pm  Saturday, November 2, 10 am to 6 pm  Sunday, November 3, 10 am to 4 pm

Budget consultations Whether you’re passionate about recreational programming, public transit or parks and green space, the City of Ottawa wants to hear what matters to you as we prepare the 2025 Draft Budget.    Over the next month, Councillors will be hosting public consultation sessions where residents can provide suggestions and feedback on the City’s priorities and where to find potential savings.

Monahan  Laura Taler’s groundbreaking digital public art piece, MONAHAN, was the 2024 Legacy Award Winner for Public Art at the recent Creative City Network of Canada Summit.  This interactive audio experience features an ever-evolving series of sounds, songs and stories, allowing listeners to observe Kanata’s wetlands in a new and exciting way each time they visit Monahan Drain.

What’s happening Enjoy an evening of standup comedy with Shaun Majumder on Tuesday, November 5 at 7:30 pm at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe.  Celebrate the legacy of Tony Bennett with the Canadian icon, Matt Dusk on Wednesday, November 6 at 7:30 pm at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe.  Experience the combined talents of Canada’s dynamic duo, Danny Michel and Steve Poltz, on Thursday, November 7 at 8 pm at Shenkman Arts Centre.  Fans of true crime won’t want to miss The Psychology of Serial Killers and Why They Captivate Us Thursday, November 7 at 8 pm at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe.  Join us for an afternoon of live music, followed by coffee and treats with Matinée Café: Grey Jazz Big Band Thursday, November 14 at 2 pm at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe.  Witness the award-winning Afrobluehop artist Joyce N’Sana Thursday, November 14 at 7:30 pm at Shenkman Arts Centre.

City of Ottawa - Discovery Recreation - Winter Registration

 

Winter registration is coming up fast!  Mark your calendars with these important registration dates for next season:  Tuesday, October 29: Browse fall activities online.  Tuesday, November 12 at 9 pm: Register for aquatics programs.  Thursday, November 14 at 9 pm: Register for recreation, arts, culture and virtual activities.

Commemorative Naming Program

The City has launched its updated Commemorative Naming Program and policy for parks, streets and facilities. Fall nominations are now open and applications can be submitted online until November 12.

Virtual activities for older adults

Are you 50+? If so, you’re in luck! Join us for a variety of free virtual programs to help you stay active, develop new skills and form lasting friendships—all from the comfort of your home! Fees will be waived at the time of registration.

What's happening

Attend a Halloween Bash Saturday, October 26 from 3 to 6 pm at Pat Clark Community Centre.  Join us on Saturday, October 26 at the Diane Deans Greenboro Community Centre for a Spooktacular Halloween Party!  The party runs from 11 am to 1 pm for kids aged 3 to 7 and 2 to 4 pm for kids aged 8 to 12. Tickets cost $20 at the door, but it’s $15 if you register in advance!  Enjoy Halloween fun for all ages on Sunday, October 27 from 9:30 am to 4 pm in the Lansdowne Park Horticulture building. You can register to race or just come to watch and enjoy the fun free activities!  Shop a variety of products from over 100 local and Canadian vendors at the 51st annual Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show on Thursday, October 31 to Sunday, November 3.

City of Ottawa - At your museum - Halloween events and holiday season preview

 

Crack the code of the Halloween Heist at Billings Estate Troublesome ghouls keep trying to sneak away with all the candy at Billings Estate National Historic Site. This weekend (October 26-27), kids and their families are invited to explore the museum grounds in a fun, self-guided adventure while completing Halloween-inspired games and activities. Gather clues along the way to gain access to the vault and collect a treat for cracking the code. Bonus – don’t forget to say hi to the critters from Little Ray’s Nature Centre! Activities are best suited to children under 10. Advance registration is required. Get ready for Halloween Hijinks at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum

Family-friendly Halloween fun awaits this weekend (October 26-27) at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. Explore gizmos and gadgets, wind your way through the maze, make a skeleton craft, visit the mad scientist, and pick up a few sweets along the way. We also have an exciting line-up of special guests including a stilt walker, a magician, a face painter, Ottawa Fire Services, and the Ottawa Police Tactical Unit. Activities are best suited to children under 10. Advance registration is required.

Weekend Crafters

We’ve been inspired by all the imagination on display at Nepean Museum and Fairfields Heritage House! The fun continues in November and December with more opportunities to drop-in and discover your local museum as part of Weekend Crafters. Admission is by donation. Activities are best suited to children ages 6 to 12, but younger children are welcome to participate with the help of an adult or older sibling. Nepean Museum November 10 from 1 pm to 4 pm – Stamping metal keychains December 22 from 1 pm to 4 pm – Mason jar snow globe Fairfields Heritage House November 17 from 1 pm to 4 pm – Stamping metal keychains

You Can’t Do That at the Museum

It’s time to get creative, silly, and a little bit messy at Nepean Museum! You Can’t Do That at the Museum is back each Saturday afternoon in November. We’ve been inspired by the keep-you-on-your-toes sketch show format, and rule bending attitude, of the CJOH-TV classic “You Can’t Do That On Television”. See your community through the lens of a different theme each week with a variety of fun, hands-on activities exploring the museum’s exhibition and artefact collection. Ages 6 to 9. Advance registration is required.

Learn a new skill and print your own greeting cards

Just in time for the holiday season – discover the basics of linocut printmaking and create your own greeting cards at Fairfields Heritage House. Join us on November 23 to design, carve, ink, and print six cards you can share with friends and family. All skill levels are welcome; a selection of design templates will be provided to help spark inspiration. Ages 16 and up. Advance registration is required.

Christmas Tea reservations open on November 6

Share in the holiday spirit and enjoy the festive décor and seasonal three-tier tea menu at Billings Estate National Historic Site. New! This year, we are moving to an online system to request reservations for the Christmas Tea. The online form will be available on ottawa.ca/BillingsEstate beginning Wednesday, November 6 at 10 am. Seatings for the Christmas Tea will be offered at 11 am and 2 pm on December 7, 8, 14, and 15. Reservations and advance payment are required. We anticipate interest will exceed capacity for this program. Once reservations are full, a waitlist will be maintained. Follow Billings Estate on Facebook for updates.

Save the dates

Vintage Village of Lights Cumberland Heritage Village Museum Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from November 29 through December 22 Explore a postcard-perfect 1920s and 30s historic village charmingly decorated for the holidays. Visit with Santa, decorate gingerbread cookies, enjoy seasonal heritage trade demonstrations, see a classic model train display, and more! Fun for family and friends of all ages. Advance registration opens soon. A Very Retro Christmas Nepean Museum December 7 and 14 from 10 am to 4 pm Kids and their families are invited to hop in a time machine and celebrate the holidays with retro 1970s, 80s, and 90s flair! Indulge in nostalgia and connect across generations with vintage toys, throwback-inspired crafts, themed scavenger hunt, and more! Best suited for families with children ages 6 to 12.

Stay tuned

Follow us on social media to make sure you don’t miss a single announcement. Billings Estate National Historic Site (or @billingsestatemuseum on Instagram) Cumberland Heritage Village Museum (or @cumberlandmuseum on Instagram) Fairfields Heritage House Nepean Museum Pinhey’s Point Historic Site (or @pinheyspoint on Instagram)

City of Ottawa - Cleaning the Capital - Registration starts August 15th. Let's get cleaning!

 

Show your civic pride and join the thousands of community volunteers that help keep Ottawa clean and green as part of the Cleaning the Capital Fall campaign!  Register your cleanup project first (by the October 1st deadline) and then get cleaning between September 15 to October 15!

Cleanup kits, which include garbage bags and nitrile gloves, will be available for pick-up (upon request) at one of 14 City of Ottawa facilities. This fall, based on participant feedback and increased demand, we have added four additional pick-up sites (including two rural pick-up locations).

Volunteer Opportunity for High School Students

Do you know a high school student who is looking to get a head start on their community involvement hours? Cleaning the Capital is a flexible opportunity for students to complete their volunteer hours and help keep our city looking beautiful. For more information, please review Student Volunteer Hours on ottawa.ca/clean.

Important Cleanup Project Information:

• Check out the interactive map before registering! Don’t forget to check the interactive map on ottawa.ca/clean to ensure there are no other cleanup projects registered at your desired location.
• Registration confirmation: Registrants will receive an email confirmation immediately after their registration form is submitted.  Don’t forget to check your spam folder!  If you need to make any changes to your registration, please email cleaning@ottawa.ca.
• Save your registration code: You’ll need it to submit the online cleanup report for each project you complete by November 1, 2024. The registration code is a five-digit number located at the top of your registration confirmation.
• Proper disposal of Cleaning the Capital waste/litter: Please review the instructions and options for proper disposal of collected waste/litter on ottawa.ca/clean prior to your planned cleanup project.
• Leave the leaves:  Leaves should be left in open spaces that are maintained by the City, including parks, and in all naturalized and natural areas. Fallen leaves provide overwintering shelter for many species of butterflies and bees.
• Wood is good!  Coarse woody debris such as downed logs and fallen branches contributes to long-term forest health. Please do not "tidy up" fallen branches or dead wood from our open spaces and natural areas. City staff will handle any potentially hazardous trees or woody debris as needed.
• Discarded needles and other drug related waste: Never touch a needle with your hands. For more information on the disposal of discarded needles, please visit Discarded Needles in Our Communities on the Ottawa Public Health website.
  
  

For more information on the Cleaning the Capital Fall campaign, please visit ottawa.ca/clean.

Thanks for keeping Ottawa clean and green!

Fall 2024 Cleaning the Capital - Important dates:

August 15, 2024                                   Registration begins 
September 15 - October 15, 2024       Cleaning the Capital Fall campaign
October 1, 2024                                   Last day to register your cleanup project
November 1, 2024                               Deadline to submit your online cleanup report