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Heavy rains are forecast If safe to do so, please clear any debris from nearby catch-basins to help water flow through the drainage system as intended.

Here is the River Ward heat map illustrating the concentration of reported household flooding from the July 1 storms. All neighbourhoods reported issues, but Carleton Heights and Riverside Park had the highest number of cases.

Ottawa Mountain Bike Association – Carlington Pump Track! TODAY from 5-8:30pm Come do some laps on the pump track... Challenges: fastest lap, best trick, longest manual, and highest bunny hop! There will be a BBQ afterwards ottawamba.org/omba-days-ca...

There's another Household Hazardous Waste event set for this Saturday, July 25, at Kanata Research Park, 373 Leggett Drive, from 8 am to 4 pm. ottawa.ca/en/garbage-a...

The City will file a more comprehensive area of coverage with the Province (very soon) that will include River Ward & many other wards that were impacted by the July 1 flooding. I spoke with the Premier's Deputy Chief of Staff this morning, to underline this is serious concern.

Tomorrow evening, July 22, the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum will host its monthly Welcome Wednesday event from 4-8pm. Admission and parking are free and there will be a variety of fun activities for visitors of all ages. More information is available here: ingenium.ca/agriculture/...

The Ottawa Fire Service has confirmed that at approx 4:30am this morning, they responded to a 2-alarm fire at 2702 Flannery Drive. One person with a pet have been displaced, victim services is supporting the resident. Flannery Drive is closed between Marble and Lynhurst.

Upcoming (July 1) Storm Recovery Information Sessions July 20 at Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive, from 2-6pm July 21 at Maki House, 19 Leeming Drive, from 2-6pm July 22-25 at Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive 22: 4-8pm 23: 2-6pm 24: 2-6pm 25: 10am-2pm

Demolition Permit: DEMO-2026-010354 Address: 1368 Summerville Avenue Description of Work: Demolish a 3-storey detached dwelling and shed Permit Issued: July 20, 2026

Support the Ottawa Humane Society’s Emergency Pet Food Bank & help ensure no one has to choose between feeding themselves or their pet! The OHS’s biggest need is dry dog food in 7 or 8kg bags, but any unopened pet food is greatly appreciated. Drop off: 245 West Hunt Club Road

Should be a beautiful night tonight, for the Ottawa Lebanese Festival (750 Ridgewood Avenue, across from Mooney's Bay Park). Last night I had dinner with Coun Hill and this afternoon, a soggy time with Coun Leiper. The Festival concludes tomorrow night.

Visited every household this afternoon on Harrold Place, checking in with residents about the current integrated watermain and road renewal project.

Neuron Mobility Canada has been purchased by LIME Canada. Replacement of the orange Neuron Mobility e-scooters on Ottawa's streets with lime green ones, will happen as of July 20.

The Royal Canadian Legion Turns 100 Incorporated in July 1926, the Legion was established to unify distinct veterans’ groups following the WWI. Today, the organization operates 1,350 local branches - advocating for veterans, promoting national remembrance & community programs.

Thx for CAWI (City for All Women Initiative) for hosting tonight's safety walk over the Juno Beach Bridge and along the Sawmill Creek MUP to South Keys Station. Many good suggestions received to improve safety.

Additional storm recovery-focused Community Information Sessions Friday, July 17, 10am-2pm Maki House (19 Leeming Dr) Friday, July 17, 4pm-8pm: Richmond Room at the Nepean Sportsplex (1701 Woodroffe Ave) Saturday, July 18, 11am-3pm: Ben Franklin Place (101 Centrepointe Dr)

Riverside Drive WB lanes are closed as of this week, from Data Centre Road to Neil Way (near Pleasant Park Road). During this closure, one lane of traffic in each direction will be redirected via a temporary road to use Riverside Dr EB. In place until August 31.

I am reaching out to the City's Project Manager to alert them to the present situation. Thx for flagging

River Ward's Uplands Riverside Park will be renamed Riverside Bicentennial Park, a fitting tribute to Ottawa's bicentennial year and prime location close to the Rideau River. City Council approved the name change at the July 15 meeting.

The Ottawa Lebanese Festival has opened and will run to Sunday July 19. The Festival is located on the parish grounds of the St Elias Cathedral, 750 Ridgewood Avenue, across from Mooney's Bay Park. The website contains valuable information: ottawalebanesefestival.com