Clarke Kelly

The @WOCRC_CRCOO is hosting a senior-led walking and wellness program in Carp this spring. The program runs every Wednesday morning from 10:30-noon, starting at the Carp Library. Contact Elaine to register at tountas@wocrc.ca

Please be advised that environmental testing will begin at Baird Park next week (May 19-20, May 22-28) as part of the City's plans for a play structure at the park. The park will remain open during this work and disruption will be minimal.

The news is good on the spring flooding front. The City has ended sandbagging operations and will now transitions from response activities to recovery operations. Details below: clarkekelly.ca/post/west-carl…

Please be advised that Old Second Line Road from Murphy Side Road to Thomas A. Dolan Parkway will be closed for four days next week to allow for culvert replacement in the area. Date of Closure: Tuesday, 19 May 2026 to Friday, 22 May 2026.

The West District of the Ottawa Police Service is hosting a free BBQ tomorrow from 4-7pm at Andrew Hayden Park. There will be popcorn, frozen treats, games, and various OPS Units present with activation stations and info tables. Get more details here: ottawapolice.ca/policeweek

Please be advised that Carroll Side Road from Upper Dwyer Hill Road to Peter Robinson Road may be closed at times this week due to culvert replacement in the area.

We continue to ask residents in flood-prone areas to retain current sandbag wall protection in place while allowing the city to begin initial demobilization work prior to moving to recovery operations. More details here ⤵️ clarkekelly.ca/post/west-carl…

Metal and e-waste collection coming soon!

About 140 homes, most of them in West Carleton, have sandbags in place to prevent flooding. The City is encouraging residents to keep them in place until we know that water levels are clearly receding. Full update here⬇️ clarkekelly.ca/post/west-carl…

On Sunday, I was lucky to have the opportunity to join Reverend Dr. Alana McCord and members of the parish and community at St Mary’s Anglican Church in Dunrobin for their Royal Tea. Enjoying a nice visit here with Dr. McCord (left), @karenmccrimmon, and Rob Harvey.

Beginning Monday, May 11, seasonal load restrictions will no longer be in effect. Commercial vehicles or trailers with a gross vehicle weight in excess of five (5) tonnes or 11,000 pounds per axle will no longer be prohibited on roads where restriction signage is posted.

Doing some spring cleaning this weekend? The City is hosting another Household Hazardous Waste event this Saturday, May 2. This one is at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 4837 Albion Road, from 8 am to 4 pm. Get more details here -> ottawa.ca/en/garbage-and…

Here it is! 💚 The list of 90+ vendors joining us for Opening Day 2026 of the Carp Farmers’ Market on Saturday May 9th, from 8am to 1pm, at the Carp Fairgrounds! 🧑‍🌾 Come shop local at our farmers’ market every Saturday from 8am-1pm, until the end of October!

Every year on April 28, Canada marks the National Day of Mourning to honour and recognize those who have died, been injured or become ill as a result of their work. To commemorate this day, flags at all City of Ottawa sites will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset. #Ottcity

Coming up a week from today at the Carp branch of the Ottawa Public Library: Beekeeper Tauney Stinson returns for a one-hour talk about pollinators in our region and how you can help them thrive. Register at the OPL website here: booking.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/polli…

Here's our latest flood update: As expected, water levels have risen yet again in our section of the lower Ottawa River. As a result, there was an increase in the number of people needing sandbags this morning and throughout the day. More details here: clarkekelly.ca/post/west-carl…

Last Thursday, I had the honour of helping welcome guests and board members to the Huntley Community Association’s AGM. It never ceases to amaze me just how much the HCA does for our community each year. This group of dedicated volunteers truly makes our community a better place.

From June 1 through August 31, the @OttawaCancer Foundation invites residents, families, and community groups to host lemonade stands in their neighbourhoods, with all proceeds supporting programs for those impacted by cancer in our region. Details here: support.ottawacancer.ca/site/TR?fr_id=…

For those who may have missed the latest update,,,

Join the City Nature Challenge from April 24–27. Using the free iNaturalist app, you can upload photos of wild plants and animals from your nature adventures to help researchers and the City better understand local biodiversity. More details here >> ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/c…