Upcoming traffic impacts for IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa
Ottawa''s streets will transform into an IRONMAN racecourse on Sunday, August 3. The IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa event will start at 6 am with a 3.8-kilometre swim at Britannia Beach
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Frequently Asked Questions
On May 9, 2024, the IESO announced that ten proposed BESS projects were selected, totaling 1,784 megawatts (MW) of energy storage, including two to be located in rural west Ottawa.
City approves zoning of battery storage building
The City of Ottawa''s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved the changes for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), set to guide the land use policy direction for building...
Council approves Ottawa''s 2026 Budget
Council today approved Ottawa''s 2026 Budget, which invests in the services residents rely on every day, and the key priorities that make Ottawa a safe, reliable and affordable city.
Ottawa''s next Culture Plan | Engage Ottawa
In 2025, the City of Ottawa is embarking on an exciting journey to develop a new Municipal Culture Plan. This is the first city-wide cultural planning exercise since 2012 and aims to
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Ottawa is fortunate to be a city of vast geography where rivers meet surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes. However, climate change is affecting our community, as it is affecting
Regulations approved for battery energy storage systems in Ottawa
The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee in Ottawa approved Official Plan and zoning amendments to establish land-use policy for siting Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
New BESS siting and fire regulations coming to Ottawa
Developers looking to build new BESS facilities in Canada''s capital will have to adhere to stricter regulations, following the approval of amendments to the city''s planning and zoning laws by
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Ottawa''s 200th anniversary to be celebrated with a special day at
The City, together with its partners, Ottawa Tourism and Ottawa Bluesfest, encourages residents and visitors to stay tuned for more details about the big day and other announcements
Maps | Open Ottawa
Locate Ottawa is the City of Ottawa''s bilingual online geographic information system-based tool that provides immediate access to key information for site selectors and businesses looking for a new or
Battery storage site land rules reviewed by committee
The City of Ottawa''s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee has voted to approve changes to the city''s Official Plan that would set out the land use policy direction for building battery...
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More and more people are becoming aware of Ottawa''s advantages: A study by Canadian Business ranked Ottawa as Canada''s best place to live based on incomes, car ownership, unemployment rate,
Ottawa residents split on new rules for energy storage facilities
A city committee passed new regulations Thursday that lay out the ground rules for companies looking to build battery energy storage facilities in Ottawa, but residents are split on
Ottawa approves new regulation for battery storage
A city committee has passed new regulations establishing land use policy for companies looking to build battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Ottawa.
Massive Battery Energy Storage System project sparks controversy at
More than 60 speakers lined up Thursday to speak to the City of Ottawa''s Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee over a proposal to build a vast electrical storage facility in West Carleton.
Key Dates | Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Provisions
In 2025, the City of Ottawa established official plan and zoning provisions for battery energy storage uses in accordance with new Official Plan policy.
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