The National Research Council (NRC) has provided the RHPOA with the following update regarding its response to the COVID-19 virus.
Canada-wide, 90% of NRC research staff are now teleworking. Maintenance and security staff remain on site at the Montreal Road campus, as do staff who have been reallocated to COVID-19 response work. Staff needed to maintain laboratories, equipment, etc. also remain on site.
We have been assured that the …
Representatives of the RHPOA meet twice a year with senior staff of the National Research Council (NRC) for updates on activities at the Montreal Road campus, and to discuss matters of potential concern to area residents.
The following matters were discussed at our meeting on 19 February 2020.
• Two representatives from Canada Lands Company (CLC) gave a presentation on the Wateridge Village development. Over the last 6 months, several area residents have…
Representatives of the RHPOA meet twice a year with senior staff of the National Research Council (NRC) for updates on activities at the Montreal Road campus, and to discuss matters of potential concern to area residents.
The following matters were discussed at our most recent meeting on June 27, 2019.
• The new Synthetic Fuels facility was fully commissioned in September 2018. The facility is smaller than originally proposed and is designed for the use of…
Ottawa Public Health is asking residents to limit close contacts to those in your own household or, for those living alone, to one or two close contacts or essential supports. The request follows the city's recent surge in…
Residents of OTTAWA-VANIER will go to the polls on Thursday, February 27 to elect a new MPP for the riding.
Registered voters can expect to receive their voter registration cards during the week of February 11. Those wishing to check or update their information on the Voter List can do so online by visiting eRegistration on the Elections Ontario website before the…
On December 4, the City of Ottawa hosted its first public Open House to present progress of the Planning and Environmental Assessment Study currently underway for the Montreal - Blair Road Transit Priority Corridor. The well-attended event took the form of a drop-in session with graphics and related data presented on display boards, and the study team on hand to answer questions.
At this stage, the preferred solution for Montreal Road involves implementation of…
On November 20, representatives of the RHPOA participated in the second Public Consultation Group Meeting conducted for the Montreal-Blair Road Transit Corridor.
The meeting was hosted by the Study Team who are currently investigating ways to improve the efficiency, environmental and mobility options for transit, cycling and pedestrian traffic along the Corridor. The Corridor has been identified as the section of…
Social Media Changes
Please note that the recently established RHPOA Facebook accounts are no longer being operated by, or on behalf of, the RHPOA.
Both the closed FB Group and the public FB Page are now being operated by a local resident acting in his personal capacity.
The change was effective 2 April 2019 when the names of both accounts changed from Rothwell Heights Property Owners Association to Rothwell Heights (the public page)…
2019 Schedule | City of Ottawa Hazardous Waste Depots
The City of Ottawa operates several one-day Household Hazardous Waste depots from May through October 2019.
Depot hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Only residential household waste is accepted.
*Next Hazardous Waste Depot: Sunday, October 6, 2019 | 1201 Trim Road, OC Transpo Park and Ride.
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The National Capital Commission (NCC) informs us that a rehabilitation project to improve the Blair Road boat launch is scheduled to begin this Fall.
The boat launch is expected to close on October 15 to allow for its upgrade with a permanent concrete infrastructure. Sightlines and visibility for vehicular and pedestrian traffic will also be improved.
The Ottawa River pathway is expected to remain open during construction, but pedestrians and cyclists are asked to please…
