Clarke Kelly

🚨 Hit-and-run involving a school crossing guard Yesterday around 8:20 a.m., a crossing guard was struck near Cedarview Rd & Kennevale Dr and taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver fled the scene. We are looking for a dark-coloured Ford F-150. If you were involved, do the right thing and contact police immediately. If you witnessed this or have dash cam/video, call 613-236-1222 ext. 2345. ottawapolice.ca/en/news/seekin… ~ La version française suivra sous peu à ottawapolice.ca.

The Dunrobin Community Association is having its AGM and Town Hall tomorrow night (March 25). Curious about what’s been happening in the community, or want a say in what comes next? Join them on March 25th, 6:30pm, at Dunrobin Community Centre, 1151 Thomas A. Dolan Parkway.

Got a community event in West Carleton-March you'd like to promote on my office's newsletter, socials and website event calendar? Send it along to Clarke.Kelly@Ottawa.ca Website events page: clarkekelly.ca/events

Private well owners are encouraged to get their water tested every spring, summer, and fall, even if it looks, tastes, and smells fine. Free well water sample bottles and testing are available. Visit the website for more information on the program. ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-heal…

Another reminder that, one week from today (March 30), your waste collection day may change due to the City’s new curbside collection contract. clarkekelly.ca/post/as-of-mar…

Applications are now open for the City of Ottawa’s 2026 Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP). To learn more or to submit an application, visit the CEPGP website: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/b…

The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority has issued its latest water conditions statement and things have improved from their first report earlier this month. Full MVCA statement here: mvc.on.ca/flood-status-c…

The Carp Road Widening project web page has now been updated with Frequently Asked Questions from the recent Public Information Session, along with detailed responses. You can access the updated information here: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/p…

Another reminder that today is the deadline for Vacant Unit Tax declarations and Interim Property Taxes. How to File VUT: It's quick and easy at ottawa.ca/vut or myservice.ottawa.ca using your tax bill.

West Carleton Summer Camps Are Back for 2026! Families in West Carleton have plenty of great options to keep kids active, creative, and engaged this summer. Browse the various camps here: dropbox.com/scl/fi/6d51r4a… Register here: anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/ottawa/home?lo…

Youth Softball registration is now open for the 2026 season! Visit HCA-carp.ca for registration details. Games are held in West Carleton communities.

According the Hydro One map, we have a number of power outages in Ward 5. You can monitor restoration times here: stormcentre.hydroone.com/?_gl=1*1qvyjxv… What to do in a power outage: ottawa.ca/en/health-and-…

Reminder: The deadline to participate in the survey about the intersection design options for Dunrobin Road and Constance Bay Road is tomorrow, March 18. Information and the survey are available here on the Engage Ottawa website: engage.ottawa.ca/constance-bay-…

Reminder: The deadline for Vacant Unit Tax declarations and Interim Property Taxes is this Thursday March 19. How to File VUT: It's quick and easy at ottawa.ca/vut or myservice.ottawa.ca using your tax bill.

Some St. Patrick's Day fun at the Legion later today...

Coming up TODAY from 4-8pm. To learn more about the project, visit: mvc.on.ca/.../carp-tribs…

As an FYI, there's a film crew that will be setting up shop at Kinburn Community Centre for a few days this week until Thursday (March 19). It will not affect and of the Community Centre's regularly scheduled programs or events.

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The City is seeking input from local community-based groups on a proposed pilot grant program to support community emergency preparedness for extreme weather. To learn more visit, Engage Ottawa at the link below: engage.ottawa.ca/pilot-extreme-…

The Friends of the Carp Hills Organization is holding its Annual General Meeting two weeks from tonight. It will be held on March 26 at the Carp Mess Hall 2240 Craig Side Road. Details and website link below: carphills.com/?p=4578