Lansdowne 2.0 Update

The city has announced the dates for the final debates and votes on the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal. We expect the final proposal to be released next week. It will then go to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee on October 29, the Audit Committee on November 4 and City Council on November 7.

We feel this is a very rushed timeline for approval, and it does not align with the spirit of a motion passed by city council to give councillors and the public a full month to review the proposal before a final vote is made.

In preparation for these discussions and votes, there will be a public forum on Lansdowne 2.0, hosted by Better Ottawa:

Lansdowne 2.0 City-Wide Forum
Monday November 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Salvation Army Barrhaven Church & Community Centre, 102 Bill Leathem Drive

Committee & Council Dates:

Special Meeting of Finance and Corporate Services Committee
Wednesday October 29 at 9:30 am, with Thursday October 30 and Friday October 31 as potential overflow days

If you wish to speak at committee, please contact Melinda Ason, Committee Coordinator, at 613-580-2424, ext.21838 or by email at [email protected].

Audit Committee
Tuesday November 4 at 9:30 am.

If you wish to speak at committee, please contact Eric Pelot, Committee Coordinator, at 613-580-2424, ext. 22953 or by email at [email protected].

City Council
Friday November 7 at 10:30 am.

Residents are not able to speak at city council meetings.

Learn more about the proposal for Lansdowne Park at BetterLansdowne.ca.

Clemow Air Conditioner Update

On October 16, our office received the following update from Tanya Chowieri at KTS. We are eager to see whether these changes reduce decibel level and disturbance for those affected by the air conditioning noise in surrounding neighbourhoods.

KTS has assured us, along with the city's By-Law and Regulatory Services and Planning Services departments, that they are committed to having a significant noise reduction solution in place in time for the 2026 cooling season. Our office continues to work toward a good result for the community.

We have ordered a modification to the cooling unit that will reduce the level of noise it emits. Unlike external baffling — which is visible but less effective — this modification will be applied directly to the source. Residents won’t see the change, but they will notice the difference in sound levels. The manufacturers engineer confirmed a reduction of around 10-12 decibels at the source.

The order has been placed, and the installation request has been submitted. We are working to finish it as soon as possible, and we guarantee the work will be completed by Spring 2026.

We will be posting it on our website today : https://theclemow.com/news/.

Carleton-Vincent Massey Pedestrian Bridge Update

The new pedestrian bridge between Carleton University and Vincent Massey Park has been an incredibly popular amenity for the people in Capital Ward and across Ottawa. We are very happy to have this bridge connecting the university and the park.

And we have good news! Our office, in collaboration with River Ward Councillor Riley Brockington, have been in discussions with city staff to get the bridge opened all year round. I’m happy to announce that we now have a plan, and the bridge will be maintained throughout the winter.

In addition, we know that there have been concerns about the deck of the bridge being slippery when wet. Staff will be applying a new treatment to the bridge deck to reduce slipperiness. The bridge will likely be closed for a few days this fall to undergo this work.

Glebe Hallowe’en Village

The Glebe Halloween Village is back for its second year, offering a free, inclusive trick-or-treating experience for kids of all abilities—including children with sensory sensitivities, mobility challenges or dietary needs.

Hosted on a closed block of Glebe Avenue, the event transforms the street into a festive and fully accessible “Hallowe’en Village,” featuring:

• Over 30 accessible treat stations (with food and non-food options)
• Sensory-friendly activities and quiet zones
• Craft stations and costumed characters
• Appearances by local cosplay groups and community heroes

This event is entirely free and designed for families who often face barriers with traditional Halloween celebrations.

For free tickets or more information, visit Eventbrite – Glebe Halloween Village 2025.

Remembrance Day Commemoration at Brantwood Place Gates

On Sunday November 9, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, we will join representatives of the Canadian Armed Forces and ex-Service associations, Legion & Womens’ section, Cadet forces, MPP Catherine McKenney, MP Yasir Naqvi, OOECA board and neighbours for a Remembrance Day commemoration at Brantwood Place Gates (Main Street and Beckwith Road intersection) to honour our servicepeople past and present.

The event begins at 10:45 AM with a parade led by cadets, singing of O Canada, remarks, poems, trumpeter, a moment of silence and wreaths laid at the base of the Brantwood Place Gates.

After the ceremony, join the Legion and OOECA at Brantwood Park Fieldhouse as we recognize and thank our cadets. Light refreshments will be provided by the Legion.

The intersection of Main Street at Beckwith Road, and streets south and north of Brantwood Place Gates will be closed from 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM.

Traffic marshals will be at road closure sites to redirect motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Save the Date for the Capital Ward Holiday Party

Shawn and the Capital Ward staff invite you to save the date for our holiday party featuring pizza, popcorn, refreshments, a family movie and the chance to meet Santa!

When: Saturday, December 6, 4:30 to 6:30 pm.

Where: Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Avenue

All are welcome!

Greenfield-Main-Hawthorne Construction Update

Work continues on the Greenfield-Main-Hawthorne re-construction project. Crews are on track to have Main Street (between Hawthorne and Colonel By) and Greenfield Avenue (between Queensway and Main Street) back to two-way traffic by the end of October. With the removal of the overhead utility poles on Main Street and the southern end of Greenfield Avenue on September 21, crews are making good progress on completing the remaining road, sidewalk, cycletrack and traffic signal work.

We know this has been a long project, and we greatly appreciate the community’s patience.

Queensway Construction this Weekend

This weekend, work will occur to replace the Preston Street, Bronson Avenue and Percy Street Queensway bridges. To facilitate this work, there will be lane closures in each direction, as well the closure of the westbound Bronson off-ramp, eastbound Parkdale on-ramp and eastbound Rochester off-ramp.

The closures are expected to last from 9:00 pm on Friday October 17 to 5:00 am on Monday October 20.

Your Capital Ward

Photo by Jamie Brougham

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Return to the Earth Autumn Showcase

Community Deathcare Ottawa is hosting their seventh annual autumn showcase, Return to the Earth, this Saturday, October 18 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. This year, they're introducing the community to ecologically-friendly choices, ones people might not have considered, along with the reminder that death feeds life. 

You can register here.

Keep your broken items out of the landfill and get them fixed for free!

Give your items a longer life. It’s Circular Economy Month and we’ve partnered with two community organizations to host free repair events so you can give your items a longer life. Bring your broken items to be fixed by volunteers and keep them out of the landfill, all while learning new skills.

Repair Café—Saturday, October 18
Richelieu Vanier Community Centre
300 des Pères-Blancs Avenue
10 am to 2 pm

Ottawa Tool Library’s fixers and menders will be sharing their knowledge and skills around fixing everything from darning socks to re-wiring kettles. There will be free repairs of electronics, bikes, clothing, small appliances, jewelry and more. Please only bring one item to be fixed, as time and space are limited.

Repair Fair—Saturday, October 25
Heartwood House
404 McArthur Avenue
9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Bring in any clothing items that need to be repaired so you can extend the life of your garments while saving money and landfill space. There will also be sewing machine repairs, scissor sharpening and the chance to shop EcoEquitable’s monthly fabric sale.

Learn more about the upcoming repair events. 

CAFES Climate Concert Series

CAFES (Community Action for Environmental Sustainability) is excited to bring to you Wanting to Start Again, a unique musical experience that addresses climate change concerns in a poignant and powerful violin-piano performance.

DoSi, a duo of exceptional musicians, pianist Tong Wang and violinist Maitreyi Muralidharan, will deliver this deeply moving program born out of the artists’ experience with the devastation of the Banff and Halifax wildfires, the climate crisis, immigrant stories, and discovering identity.

DoSi will be touring Ottawa from October 17 to 19:

• October 17, 7:00 to 9:00 pm at St. James United Church (Glebe)
• October 18, 7:00 to 9:00 pm at St. Paul's United Church (Carp)
• October 19, 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the United Church (Manotick) 

For tickets or to learn more, click here.

Tunes and Tracks

EnviroCentre will be holding a live music-themed celebration called “Tunes and Tracks” at three O-Train stations in October.

This fun celebration is meant to bring excitement and joy to customers during their travels, and to highlight the musical talent of local performers. OC Transpo is pleased to provide the space for these performances and work with EnviroCentre on this positive initiative.

Dates and times:

• Hurdman Station: October 21 from 8:00 to 11:00 am
• Bayview Station: October 23 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm
• South Keys Station: October 26 from 11:00 to 2:00 pm 

EnviroCentre will work with the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition to source the performers and will invite customers to take part in a brief survey at the stations about the music and its impact on their day. Performances and locations will vary at each station.

Car Share On-Street Pilot

This week, Communauto (formerly Vrtucar) is launching a one-year pilot that will allow them to expand their service offering by allowing for on-street parking as part of a ‘Flex’ model. As part of this, they would be issued permits for their vehicles which would be allowed to park in specific existing permit zones for the duration of the pilot.

The pilot will be launched in the following neighbourhoods:

• The Glebe
• Dalhousie North
• Centretown
• Sandy Hill

The pilot will be carefully monitored to understand use in Ottawa, ensure compliance with regulations and the parameters of the pilot, assess any impacts on residents, and identify opportunities to further support car share in Ottawa.

Forestry Fall Update

Our trees are confirming what the calendar is telling us: fall is here. But Forestry Services staff never slow down, so there is always a lot to talk about!

Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation

The city is the first municipality to sign a sponsorship agreement with Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation (CFTC) to support its tree planting programs.  This sponsorship demonstrates that the work we’re doing to grow Ottawa’s tree canopy is important – and something that the business community and individual donors have an interest in supporting. The funds raised related to the sponsorship will support our tree planting programs. Stay tuned for details about a special event to kick off our working relationship.

Oak Wilt Pruning Window

The spring update provided you with information on the City’s efforts to prevent the spread of Oak Wilt. A key pillar of our plan was implementing a ban on pruning oak trees between April 1 and August 31, since open wounds can attract the beetles that carry Oak Wilt during that period. That high-risk window has now passed. We thank everyone for their cooperation in not pruning private property oak trees during this time. We are happy to report that as of now, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Oak Wilt has not spread beyond the three locations in southern Ontario that were first identified in 2023.

Plant Your Place!  Fall Update

Our Plant Your Place! program was a huge success.  We continue to plan  for next year’s tree distribution. The second phase of the 2025 program will see 50 trees planted on various Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) properties across the City this fall. Stay tuned. Plant Your Place! will be bigger and better next year.

Stumping

Our stumping operations are in full swing and will continue into November, weather permitting. If you see the little flags on the right of near a stump, it means we’ve marked the utility locates and stumping will soon happen. It’s always important to note that if a tree is removed this year, the stump will go on the list for removal NEXT year.

Tree equity

With the fall planting season upon us, we are already planning for 2026. Using our recent tree equity analysis as a guide, staff will review the identified priority neighbourhoods to understand its specific challenges and opportunities for tree planting. As mentioned during the Tree Planting Strategy Update to committee, staff will be consulting Councillors who have designated priority areas in their ward and local community groups and organizations and to help ensure trees are planted where they are most needed. More information on these efforts will be available in the new year.

How residents can help

Your residents can help us during our seasonal operations! As mentioned earlier, flags are used to mark utility locates. Please don’t move them! We will remove them when they are no longer required. These flags are critical for both our planting and stumping operations.

When stump grinding is completed on the City right of way in front of a home, we ask residents to water the area after we have applied the topsoil and grass seed.

As you curl up by the fireplace this fall, please remember to burn firewood in the same local area where it was purchased. Bringing firewood in from other municipalities can greatly contribute to the spread of many different diseases and pests that negatively impact trees and forests. 

Extended collection hours during peak leaf and yard waste season 

Let’s rake & roll—peak leaf and yard season is almost here. What does this mean? Starting on Tuesday October 14, waste collection operators have until 8:00 pm to pick up separately set out leaf and yard waste at the curb. The peak season typically lasts for approximately four weeks but can be longer depending on yard waste quantities and the weather. When it’s not peak leaf and yard waste season, curbside waste is picked up by 6:00 pm. 

Did you know setting out your leaf and yard waste separate from your green bin saves money because it can be composted at the Barnsdale leaf and yard composting pad at the Trail Waste Facility Landfill? Setting leaf and yard waste out separately will be required as of March 30, 2026, as part of the 2026 Residential Curbside Collection Contract. 

To learn more about our green bin program and leaf and yard waste, visit: Ottawa.ca/greenbin. 

Private Approach By-law Review

The city is conducting a review and update of the Private Approach By-law, which regulates the construction, use and maintenance of private approaches in the city. A private approach is the part of a driveway or vehicular access to private property that is on the city’s right-of-way.

City staff are hosting a citywide online public information session on November 4. A second rural focused session will be held on November 10, 2025. The information sessions will cover how the City reviews and permits private approaches, the functions of the right of way that need to be preserved, and an overview of the proposed by-law updates. Time will be set aside to answer questions from attendees following the staff presentation.

Date: Tuesday, November 4
Time: 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Online platform: The session will be held virtually on Zoom
Registration: Click here to register,

Annual COVID-19 and flu vaccines roll out ahead of respiratory illness season

Annual COVID-19 and influenza (flu) vaccines have begun to roll out across the community in preparation for respiratory illness season. Vaccines are currently being offered to high-risk populations, with availability expanding to the general public on Monday, October 27.

In alignment with guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) and the Ontario Ministry of Health, people at higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 and flu can receive their vaccines now. This includes the following high-risk populations and priority groups:

• Adults aged 65 and older;
• Residents of all ages at long-term care homes, retirement homes and other congregate living settings;
• Children six months to four years of age, which is a group particularly at high risk for influenza;
• People six months and older who have certain underlying medical conditions;
• People who are immunocompromised;
• Pregnant persons;
• People who identify as First Nations, Inuit, Métis and their household members;
• Health care workers and caregivers of all ages; and
• People of all ages with significant exposure to birds or mammals, like poultry workers or veterinarians.

COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be available for everyone aged six months and older who live, work or go to school in Ontario starting on Monday, October 27.

Where can I get vaccinated?

• Participating pharmaciescontinue to be the primary access point for both COVID-19 and flu vaccines for people two years of age and older, with many pharmacies offering walk-in services and appointments. Once you are eligible, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) encourages people to call ahead to their local pharmacy to ensure the pharmacy has vaccine supply.
• You can also contact your primary care provider to inquire about vaccine availability.
• Starting today, Tuesday, October 14, OPH will be offering both the COVID-19 and flu vaccines to eligible high-risk and priority populations who face barriers accessing these vaccines in a pharmacy, including newcomers without OHIP and children under age five and their household members. Vaccines will be available by appointment in OPH-run Community Clinics and on a drop-in basis based on capacity at Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs.

Although vaccines offer the best protection against severe respiratory illness, simple measures can help reduce the spread of viruses – like washing your hands often, avoiding touching your face, covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, disinfecting high-touch surfaces, and wearing a mask. If possible, stay home when sick and avoid visiting people at high risk of severe illness, including those in hospitals, long-term care or retirement homes.

To learn more about respiratory viruses, including prevention and vaccine availability, visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca/RespVirus.

Repair Fair on October 25 at Heartwood House

October is Circular Economy Month! Why toss it when you can fix it? Join us at the Repair Fair at Heartwood House to mend your well-loved clothes with help from EcoEquitable. 

Repair Fair 
Saturday, October 25  
Heartwood House   
404 McArthur Avenue  
9:30 am to 12:30 pm 

Bring in any clothing items that need minor repairs to extend their life, save money, and keep them out of the landfill. There will also be sewing machine repairs, a fabric sale, blade sharpening and more. For details, visit ottawa.ca.