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February 8, 2010
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October 28, 2009
City of Ottawa is in a process of reviewing the Rural Clean Water Program. The interim report with recommendations was just made public. You can view the report here.
Among the recommendations in the report is that a new program be established to enhance the attractiveness of the program for farmers to undertake work that will improve surface water quality. Also included is the recommendation that a separate program be established for residential well and septic rehabilitation. Both committees agrees that any such program should have equal eligibility across the city and that there will be no discrimination based on inside or outside the urban area.
The final recommendation from the Agricultural committee states that: any modified well and septic program include equitable treatment of all residential properties on private well and septic systems in Ottawa.
The Planning and Environment committee direction to staff stated that : Infrastructure Services and Community Sustainability staff ensure that any modified well and septic program include equitable treatment of all residential properties on private well and septic systems in Ottawa.
Glens CA has been actively lobbying for this change for several years and was involved in various aspects of this review as were two councillors Jan Harder and Gord Hunter both familiar with our unique characteristics.
August 26, 2009
To meet the obligations under the Safe Water Drinking Act, the City must submit a Financial Plan to the Ministry of the Environment demonstrating financial sustainability by July 2010. As a result, the City is reviewing the method used to recover costs for the delivery of drinking water, sanitary and stormwater services. The proposed changes have the potential to affect all landowners, both urban and rural, including those on wells. Public open houses are scheduled for September. Please see attachments for details. For more information, please visit: http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/water/cost_revenue/index_en.html or call 613-580-2424 ext. 23307.
Pour satisfaire aux exigences de la Loi sur la salubrité de l'eau potable, la Ville doit présenter, d’ici le mois de juillet 2010, un plan financier au ministère de l'Environnement visant à démontrer la durabilité financière de l'infrastructure d'eau potable. La Ville examine présentement la méthode utilisée pour recouvrer les coûts de prestation des services d'eau potable, d'égouts et des eaux pluviales. Les changements proposés pourraient affecter tous les propriétaires ruraux et urbains, y compris ceux qui possèdent des puits. Des séances portes ouvertes sont prévues au cours du mois de septembre. Veuillez consulter les pièces jointes pour plus de détails. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, consultez le site Web http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/water/cost_revenue/index_fr.html ou téléphonez au 613-580-2424, poste 23307
August 26, 2009
Have your say about Lansdowne Park
July 2, 2009
Birds eye view of Ottawa crime reports: http://www.crimereports.com/map?search=Ottawa+Ontario
June 22, 2009
Urban Tree Conservation Strategy and the By-law
DECEMBER 2008
What side of the road should I walk on?For a road that has sidewalks on both sides of the road, it is acceptable to walk on either side of the road (facing oncoming traffic or your back to oncoming traffic) because you are separated from the automobiles. For a road with a sidewalk only on one side, it is recommended to use the sidewalk for traveling in either direction (with traffic or against traffic). Again the sidewalk helps separate you from the automobiles.
If no sidewalks exist on the road, it is recommended to walk facing oncoming traffic. Also, you should get as far to the side of the road as possible to provide additional space between you and oncoming cars.
When bicycling, you will want to ride on the right (going in the same direction as automobile traffic).
APRIL 2008
GARBAGE COLLECTION Energy efficient light bulbs can be returned to Take it Back! partners. Fluorescent light bulbs should be carefully wrapped and taped inside the original cardboard container or wrapped and taped in packing material to prevent breakage. Check Take it Back! for recycling information. Smoke alarms are not recyclable. Smoke alarms are not defined as a hazardous waste under the Ontario Ministry of Environment regulations, and can for that reason be placed in your regular garbage for collection. Tires are not picked up by the City's curbside collection. Take these back to be recycled at participating Take it Back! retailers. Pet Waste. The best way to dispose of pet waste is to flush it down the toilet, where it can be properly treated when it reaches the sewage plant. Otherwise, put it in your regular garbage as long as it is properly wrapped in absorbent paper and placed in a sealed, leak proof bag, mixed with your regular garbage. Quantities should not exceed 10% by volume of your garbage bag or can Capital City Appliance 12 Grenfell 228-0009 takes computers Canadian Tire, 1820 Merivale Rd., Nepean ON can help you recycle your used portable rechargeable batteries and old cell phones. Rechargeable batteries are commonly found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, camcorders, digital cameras, and remote control toys.
LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY - SMOKE ALARM
In Ontario, you must have a working smoke alarm outside every sleeping area in your home. As of March 1, 2006 you must also have at least one working smoke alarm on every storey that does not contain a sleeping area. It's the law! It is also against the law to disable a smoke alarm. Test your smoke alarm. To make sure your smoke alarm is working, you should test it once a month by pushing the test button. If you think your smoke alarms are more than 10 years old, replace them with new ones. If you do not have a working smoke alarm or if you want more information about smoke alarms and fire safety, contact Ottawa Fire Services at 613-580-2860.
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