Maria McRae

For immediate release: May 22, 2013 Ottawa – River Ward City Councillor Maria McRae, Chair of the City’s Environment Committee, invites residents to attend a public information session on the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in June. Since 2008, this invasive …

I am pleased that the reconstruction of Crerar Avenue began today (May 21, 2013) and will be completed by mid-June (barring any unforeseen difficulties). This project includes the following elements: • Resurfacing of Crerar Avenue from Merivale Road to Fisher …

Progress continues on the Airport Parkway pedestrian/cycling bridge. The contractor completed the anchorage assembly piece and it was delivered to the work site on May 15, 2013. This piece was then installed to the top of the main tower using …

The City has received a revised Site Plan Application for 700 Hunt Club Road.  The major changes to the application are as follows: • A 69 unit, low rise (4 storey) apartment building is being proposed, which is permitted by …

Take advantage of our beautiful scenic parkways with Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikedays. Beginning this Sunday, May 19, 2013 until Labour Day. Over 50 kilometres of parkways in Ottawa and Gatineau Park are reserved for cyclists, in-line skaters, runners and walkers. You …

It is important for us to dispose of our household hazardous waste in the safest and most environmentally friendly way. To keep our waste collection operators and our environment safe, we need to do our part by safely disposing of …

You will soon receive your new 18-month waste collection calendar via Canada Post.  The calendar features a larger format, tips on effective green bin use and includes collection schedule information from June 2013 until the end of December 2014.  You …