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Sunday, June 14, 2026

I Love Barrhaven event portion cancelled; regular farmers' market still listed

CommunityBarrhaven

The Barrhaven BIA has updated its I Love Barrhaven Market page to say the event portion - including BIA giveaways, artisan vendors, bouncy castles, entertainment and related extras - is cancelled due to weather. The same update says the regular Ottawa Farmers' Market is still operating at Nepean Woods Park & Ride, so residents should check the official market and BIA pages before heading out.

Source: Barrhaven BIA - I Love Barrhaven Market 2026 cancellation update; Ottawa Farmers' Market - Barrhaven Market

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Saturday, June 13, 2026

Highway 417 overnight work near Pinecrest aims to reopen lanes June 22

Roads & TransitSouth Nepean

The City of Ottawa says weather permitting, overnight work on Highway 417 between Woodroffe Avenue and Pinecrest Road is scheduled for June 20 and 21 to speed centre-median construction and reopen all eastbound and westbound lanes by 5 a.m. on Monday, June 22. Westbound lane and ramp closures are planned Saturday night, followed by eastbound lane and ramp closures Sunday night; drivers using Woodroffe, Pinecrest/Greenbank and nearby 417 ramps should plan for impacts.

Source: City of Ottawa e-subscriptions — Upcoming overnight weekend work on Highway 417 at Pinecrest Road to accelerate lane reopening, sent to [email protected] 2026-06-13

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Friday, June 12, 2026

Barnsdale Road EA consultation opens online June 23

DevelopmentSouth Nepean

The City’s Barnsdale Road Environmental Assessment study will post online materials and a feedback survey from June 23 to July 10. The study covers Barnsdale Road between Highway 416 and Prince of Wales Drive and will look at future improvements, including possible widening to four lanes as development grows along the corridor.

Source: David Hill — Councillor site / City of Ottawa Barnsdale EA Study

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

OC Transpo flags Route 75 among return-to-office capacity checks

Roads & TransitSouth Nepean

OC Transpo told Transit Committee it is checking federal return-to-office data to see where more capacity may be needed, including on Route 75, a key Barrhaven/South Nepean connection, and Route 74. The update also says OC Transpo expects 50 per cent of riders to see reliability improvements by the fall after schedule run-time changes and continued bus-fleet maintenance.

Source: City of Ottawa e-subscriptions — Transit Committee receives update on plans to address OC Transpo service reliability, 2026-06-11

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

City sets south-end truck route study drop-ins, including Barrhaven session

Roads & TransitBarrhaven

The City of Ottawa is studying possible changes to the south-end truck route network in response to concerns about increased commercial vehicle activity. Engage Ottawa lists three drop-in public information sessions: June 15 at St. Mark High School, June 17 at Rideauview Community Centre, and June 24 at Salvation Army Barrhaven Church and Community Centre, all from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Source: Engage Ottawa — South End Truck Route Study; City of Ottawa e-subscription to [email protected], 2026-06-11

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Greenbank transformer station enters 30-day public review

DevelopmentBarrhaven

Councillor David Hill’s office says Hydro Ottawa’s Greenbank municipal transformer station project has entered a 30-day public review and comment period on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry. Residents can search for “Greenbank municipal transformer station project” on the registry and submit comments during the review window.

Source: David Hill — Councillor site

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Council approves transit reliability measures, including Para Transpo evening pilot

Roads & TransitSouth Nepean

Ottawa Council directed staff to buy two six-metre Para Transpo buses, pilot two extra hours of Para Transpo service on Friday and Saturday evenings, hold free familiarization weekends, buy two articulated buses, install heat tracing on Line 1 overhead wires and deploy councillor-requested transit-priority measures. The City says the interim funding will come from transit reserves while it seeks to recover costs from Rideau Transit Group.

Source: City of Ottawa e-subscriptions — Council approves transit reliability measures; eScribe Council item 52

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Highway 417 work may slow eastbound commuters between Carling and Rochester

Roads & TransitSouth Nepean

The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario says noise-barrier and highway-improvement work on Highway 417 eastbound between Carling Avenue and the Rochester Avenue off-ramp will continue until late summer. The rightmost eastbound lane is closed through the work zone, ramps around the work may close nightly as needed, and the westbound Lyon Street on-ramp is closed until July 31; drivers should plan for congestion and delays.

Source: MTO — Highway 417 Bridge Replacements and Highway Improvements; City of Ottawa e-subscription notice

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Lalande Conservation Park temporarily closed after reported coyote incident

SafetyBarrhaven

The City of Ottawa says Lalande Conservation Park is temporarily closed effective Tuesday, June 9 after a reported incident involving coyotes in the area. The City says it is coordinating with provincial authorities, wildlife experts and partner agencies, installing trail cameras, and asking residents to avoid the park and surrounding greenspace until operations are complete. Residents are reminded not to shoot, trap or approach coyotes; concerning behaviour can be reported to 3-1-1, while an immediate threat should go to 9-1-1.

Source: City of Ottawa e-subscriptions — City advances wildlife response efforts at Lalande Conservation Park

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Baseline and Greenbank transit-priority work continues through summer

Roads & TransitSouth Nepean

The City of Ottawa says reconstruction at Baseline Road and Greenbank Road is continuing through the summer, with completion anticipated by the end of 2026. The project includes dedicated bus-priority lanes, new sidewalks and curbs, raised asphalt cycle tracks, reconfigured traffic lanes, enhanced pavement markings and signage, plus catch-basin and utility work around the intersection.

Source: City of Ottawa e-subscriptions — Baseline/Greenbank project update

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

City invites venues to apply for extended service hours for Ottawa 200 celebrations

BusinessBarrhaven

The City of Ottawa says restaurants, pubs, bars and clubs may be able to extend alcohol service hours for events tied to Ottawa's 200th anniversary on Saturday, September 26. Barrhaven venue owners who want to apply need a City letter of municipal significance and an AGCO special permit; the City advises submitting applications by the end of June because each step can take up to 30 days.

Source: City of Ottawa e-subscriptions — City News daily update

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Ottawa Public Health shares summer safety reminders as heat season begins

SafetyBarrhaven

Ottawa Public Health is reminding residents to plan for summer health risks including heat illness, water safety and changing beach conditions. For Barrhaven families using pools, splash pads or city beaches this summer, OPH points residents to its water-safety guidance, beach water-quality results and extreme-heat advice before heading out.

Source: Ottawa Public Health — News

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Barrhaven BIA publishes a summer patio guide

BusinessBarrhaven

The Barrhaven BIA has published a current patio guide for the warm-weather season, pointing residents toward local restaurants, cafés and places to meet friends outdoors. It is a useful source for planning a nearby meal or drink without leaving the neighbourhood.

Source: Barrhaven BIA

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