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Daily Road Report, September 21, 2021
September 20, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MCKERCHER DR NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT HOLLAND RD
(Median repair)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 21, 11:00 a.m.
RUTH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM HERMAN AVE TO ST PATRICK AVE
(Patching)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 21, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 32ND ST W
(Water main work)
Start: September 21, 7:00 a.m. End: September 22, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Window replacement)
Start: September 21, 8:00 a.m. End: September 21, 12:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR WORK ADJACENT TO ROADWAY FROM BOYCHUK DR TO HIGHWAY 16
(Pole replacement)
Start: September 21, 9:00 a.m. End: September 21, 11:00 a.m.
22ND ST W WB LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED AT KENSINGTON BLVD
(Traffic detector repair)
Start: September 21, 9:00 a.m. End: September 21, 12:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Well monitoring)
Start: September 21, 9:00 a.m. End: September 22, 3:00 p.m.
51ST ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO WENTZ AVE
(Pole installations)
Start: September 21, 9:00 a.m. End: September 22, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: September 21, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 3:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N SB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Gas line upgrade)
Start: September 21, 12:00 p.m. End: September 22, 7:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM VENTURE CRES TO WARMAN RD
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 21, 8:00 p.m. End: September 22, 6:30 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO VENTURE CRES
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 20, 8:00 p.m. End: September 21, 6:30 a.m.
8TH ST E WB MEDIAN LANE & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: September 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 21, 4:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED AT KENASCHUK CRES
(Directional boring)
Start: September 20, 8:00 a.m. End: September 23, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Water main work)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Avenue H closed between 30th and 32nd streets starting Tuesday
September 20, 2021 - 7:00am
Avenue H will be closed between 30th and 32nd streets starting Tuesday, September 21, at 7:00 a.m. for water main replacement work. 31st Street will be closed between Avenue G and Avenue I during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take two days to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information is available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report, September 20, 2021
September 17, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
8TH ST E WB MEDIAN LANE & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: September 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 21, 4:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB LANES CLOSED AT KENASCHUK CRES
(Directional boring)
Start: September 20, 8:00 a.m. End: September 23, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO CIRCLE DR E
(Overhead sign work)
Start: September 20, 9:00 a.m. End: September 20, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO VALLEY RD
(Repairs)
Start: September 20, 9:00 a.m. End: September 20, 3:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 117TH ST W TO 116TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: September 20, 9:00 a.m. End: September 20, 3:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM RUTH ST E TO BUTE ST
(Asphalt core sampling)
Start: September 20, 9:30 a.m. End: September 20, 10:30 a.m.
NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO VENTURE CRES
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 20, 8:00 p.m. End: September 21, 6:30 a.m.
ONGOING
MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Micro surfacing)
Start: September 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO NORTHRIDGE DR
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 19, 8:00 p.m. End: September 20, 7:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ALBERTA AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 19, 8:00 p.m. End: September 20, 7:00 a.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE Q S TO AVE T S
(Water main repairs)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Water main work)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Weekend Road Report, September 18-19, 2021
September 17, 2021 - 2:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
25TH ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 6TH AVE N
(Construction)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: September 18, 7:00 p.m.
33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE F N TO AVE C N
(33rd Street Fair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: September 18, 9:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: September 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 19, 9:00 a.m.
25TH ST E WB MEDIAN LANE & LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Construction)
Start: September 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 19, 7:00 p.m.
MELVILLE ST ROAD CLOSED FROM BRAND RD TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Micro surfacing)
Start: September 19, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 6:00 a.m.
2ND AVE N NB LANES; & SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: September 19, 8:00 a.m. End: September 19, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE S
(Guardrail repair)
Start: September 19, 9:00 a.m. End: September 19, 11:00 a.m.
51ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO WENTZ AVE
(Power conductor work)
Start: September 19, 9:00 a.m. End: September 19, 2:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE S
(Guardrail repair)
Start: September 19, 1:00 p.m. End: September 19, 3:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO NORTHRIDGE DR
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 19, 8:00 p.m. End: September 20, 7:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ALBERTA AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Sewer flushing)
Start: September 19, 8:00 p.m. End: September 20, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BROADWAY AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 18, 9:00 a.m.
RUTH ST E EB & WB CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO VERNON AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 1, 8:00 a.m. End: September 18, 4:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S SB CLOSED FROM CASCADE ST TO GLASGOW ST
(Paving)
Start: September 17, 7:00 a.m. End: September 18, 5:00 p.m.
51ST ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO WENTZ AVE
(Pole installation)
Start: September 17, 9:00 a.m. End: September 18, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO DIEPPE ST
(Construction)
Start: September 17, 7:00 a.m. End: September 18, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM AVE U S TO AVE T S
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: September 19, 4:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE Q S TO AVE T S
(Water main repairs)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSURE FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Water main work)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.W
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Who’s New at the Zoo? Kazi the Snow Leopard
September 17, 2021 - 10:15am
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo) is excited to announce the newest member of the Zoo family is Kazi the snow leopard.
“We are very excited to bring this unique species back to Saskatoon,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “Snow leopards are beautiful animals with many unique adaptations that help them thrive in cold weather conditions like we experience here in Saskatoon.”
Snow leopards are well adapted for winter conditions as their fur keeps them well insulated in cold weather. They also have wide, fur-covered feet that act as natural snowshoes by helping to distribute their weight over soft snow. Snow leopards are also very agile, as their short forelimbs and long hind legs allow them to navigate steep and rugged terrain with ease. In addition, their fur also provides great camouflage making these elusive animals hard to spot in the wild.
Preparations for Kazi’s arrival started in August with renovations to the previous cougar exhibit at the Nutrien Ark. In the coming days, Kazi will be introduced to his new home at the Nutrien Ark.
The Zoo is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. visit saskatoon.ca/zoo to plan your next visit.
51st Street closed between Millar and Wentz avenues on Sunday
September 17, 2021 - 10:00am
51st Street will be closed between Millar and Wentz avenues on Sunday, September 19, at 9:00 a.m. for conductor installation work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this detour. This project is expected to take five hours to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information is available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
City Hall to close early on Federal Election Day, free transit on Monday, September 20
September 17, 2021 - 9:30am
The City of Saskatoon will be closing early next week to allow employees the statutory time to vote in the federal election.
As a result, City Hall will close all front public-facing services at 4:30 p.m. on Election Day, Monday, September 20, 2021.
The Canada Elections Act states that employers must allow employees three consecutive hours to cast their votes while the polls are open. Polls are open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
A secure payment drop box is located outside the front doors of City Hall at 222-3rd Avenue North for customers to drop off cheque payments after hours.
To help reduce transportation barriers to voting polls, residents can ride all routes on Access, On-Demand Transit and fixed-route transit for FREE on Monday, September 20.
Find the free pass at SaskatoonTransit.ca or pick one up at the Transit Customer Service Centre, any Saskatoon Public Library, City Hall, or a Civic Leisure Centre. Simply show the pass to the operator on your phone or physically.
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City responds to new health measures from the Government of Saskatchewan
September 16, 2021 - 10:59am
In response to the new provincial public health measures, the City wishes to remind residents that masks are required when traveling on Saskatoon Transit and when accessing indoor City-operated facilities and services. City Council approved the action at its meeting on Monday, August 30 as an added safety measure to address the increasing spread of COVID-19 in our community and it is now required and enforceable under the public health order.
According to the Government of Saskatchewan public health order, youth athletes under age 18 are exempt from the masking order for indoor youth athletics and while they are actively engaged in athletic activity. Masking in venues hosting youth athletics will remain required for general entry and exit into the facility, for athletes and spectators.
The Government of Saskatchewan also introduced a mandatory vaccination or COVID testing requirement for all Government of Saskatchewan ministry, crown and agency employees. These employees will be required to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine by October 1. Employees that do not provide proof of vaccination will be required to provide proof of a negative test result on a consistent basis.
The City has been planning the launch of regular mandatory COVID-19 rapid tests for all staff who report to the workplace, with adjustments for fully vaccinated staff who choose to share their vaccination status. The program will launch October 4 for City staff.
At the earlier request of City Council and in response to the Government of Saskatchewan’s October 1 requirement to show proof of vaccination or negative test for public access to certain establishments, businesses and event venues that bring groups of people together, the City will explore the impact to civic facilities, programs and services once full details of the proof of vaccination system and technology are shared by the province.
More details on the Government of Saskatchewan’s announcement are available on their website. For the latest updates, visit saskatoon.ca/covid-19.
Daily Road Report, September 17, 2021
September 16, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CLARENCE AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM CASCADE ST TO GLASGOW ST
(Paving)
Start: September 17, 7:00 a.m. End: September 18, 5:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO DIEPPE ST
(Construction)
Start: September 17, 7:00 a.m. End: September 18, 5:00 p.m.
51ST ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO WENTZ AVE
(Pole installation)
Start: September 17, 9:00 a.m. End: September 18, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO PERIMETER RD
(Site servicing)
Start: August 29, 10:30 a.m. End: September 17, 4:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E EB & WB CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO VERNON AVE
(watermain lining)
Start: September 1, 8:00 a.m. End: September 18, 4:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM AVE U S TO AVE T S
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: September 19, 4:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE Q S TO AVE T S
(Water main repairs)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: September 20, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BROADWAY AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED NEW MCORMOND DR
(Construction)
Start: April 26, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 7:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W (Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Water main work)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
City upgrading payment system: update on customer payment options at City Hall
September 16, 2021 - 5:07am
- For Cash/Cheque payments on these two days, customers will receive a written manual receipt.
- Please bring your utility statement, parking ticket, etc. so your account number and the amount you owe can be verified during the upgrade period.
On Friday, September 17 and Monday, September 20, if you are visiting City Hall to make a payment at Corporate Revenue you will be able to pay by cash or cheque only; payment by Interac (debit card) will not be available on these days due to a system upgrade.
A secure payment drop box is located outside the front doors of City Hall at 222-3rd Avenue North for customers wishing to drop off cheque-only payments after hours.
As a reminder, masks are required when visiting City Hall.
In continuously improving our customer-facing systems, we apologize for any inconvenience over these two days.
Visit saskatoon.ca for information on City services and programs.