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Effective September 28, the Blair Boat Launch will close for the remainder of the 2026 season due to construction work in the area. 

Beginning September 28, Massey Lane will be closed and the access gate locked to allow the work to proceed safely. A separate City of Ottawa project located nearby is expected to begin around the same time and will require continued road closures in the area. As a result, access to the Blair Boat Launch is expected to remain unavailable for the…

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is updating its Master Plan for the National Capital Greenbelt and invites all to share their thoughts in person at the following Open House Events:

  • Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Nepean Sportsplex
  • Thursday, May 21, 2026 at St. Laurent Shopping Centre
  • Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Richcraft Recreation Complex

Drop in anytime between 3:30 and 8:00 pm. Learn more about the plan, its vision and principles, ask questions…

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is currently engaged in site preparation and landscaping work aimed at animating the Blair Boat Launch.

Work will continue on-site during the coming weeks. While finalizing the infrastructure, the NCC is planning a temporary food service on a newly constructed terrace area, allowing a test of the site before considering future options.

Some minor disruptions may be experienced during this work. Pathways for pedestrians and cyclists will…

Au sujet du projet de pont dans l'est d'Ottawa (également connu sous le nom de l'Ile Kettle et 6e traversée) et de la planification régionale des transports :

En tant que députée provinciale d'Ottawa-Vanier, je me dois de m'opposer à l'orientation actuelle du projet de pont interprovincial à l'île Kettle. Dans sa forme actuelle, ce projet ne sert pas les intérêts des résidents d'Ottawa et ne répond pas aux défis les plus urgents en matière de…

This year’s Community Potluck Picnic, held in Combermere Park on June 14, was enjoyed by all who gathered. The food was excellent with a wonderful variety of salads, stews, sandwiches, chips, cakes, cookies, watermelon, macarons, and more. The conversations among all were lively, and there were informal games such as croquet for young people.

Councillor Tierney joined the fun and contributed a celebratory cake in recognition of the 65th anniversary of the…

Members of the Rothwell Heights Property Owners Association (RHPOA) are invited to register for our 2025 Annual General Meeting to be held at 7:30pm on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 via ZOOM. 

Our guest speaker will be Cristina Keys of Cardinal Glen Ecological Landscaping, a garden design and landscaping company working to remove invasive species and…

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