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Last updated April 8, 2026
FORMER WHITEHORSE RESTAURANT OWNER MIKE AYOUB PASSING
April 8, 2026 — Those of you who have been a resident of Eastway Gardens for a few years will remember the iconic White Horse Restaurant and its owner, Mike Ayoub, who passed away on Monday, April 6th.
Mike and Raheel were the owners of the White Horse Restaurant, known since 1959 as a beloved local "greasy spoon" diner at the corner of Belfast Rd. and Tremblay Rd. The restaurant closed in 2021 to make way for the new MATA apartment development.
> Mike's obituary and details of his funeral are provided on this website.
Mike and Raheel were the owners of the White Horse Restaurant, known since 1959 as a beloved local "greasy spoon" diner at the corner of Belfast Rd. and Tremblay Rd. The restaurant closed in 2021 to make way for the new MATA apartment development.
> Mike's obituary and details of his funeral are provided on this website.
ADJUSTMENTS TO CURBSIDE WASTE COLLECTION
There have been some changes to curbside waste collection for Eastway Gardens residents. To see how this impacts you, view your curbside waste collection calendar on the City’s website. You may also download the Ottawa Collection Calendar app for Apple or Android devices. Residents will will see updated collection days on the week of March 30 and beyond. You can also view the “How to Use the Digital Waste Collection Calendar” instructional video on the City’s YouTube channel.
> Visit the website for your garbage and recycling collection calendar
> Visit the website for your garbage and recycling collection calendar
EASTWAY GARDENS APRIL WASTE COLLECTION CALENDAR
REGISTRATION FOR CLEANING THE CAPITAL PROGRAM
Registration began on March 27th for the Cleaning the Capital Program. Plan a litter cleanup project with your family, friends, neighbours, or colleagues and help keep Ottawa beautiful. Register your project by May 4th! Hey, students! Looking to earn your community involvement hours this spring? Team up with friends or family for a litter cleanup project!
> Visit the website for more information and to register
> Visit the website for more information and to register
UPCOMING REPAIR CAFÉ - APRIL 18, 2026
The Ottawa Tool Library, in collaboration with the City of Ottawa is hosting a Repair Café on Saturday, April 18th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Ellwood Hall! at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre (1265 Walkley Road).
Repair Cafés are dedicated to reducing landfill waste by repairing items, teaching new skills, and fostering community. Ottawa Tool Library’s fixers and menders will be sharing their expertise, helping people repair everything from darning socks to rewiring kettles.
There will be free repairs of electronics, clothing, small appliances, jewelry and more! At the same time, learn new skills, enjoy coffee and snacks and meet your neighbours!
> Visit their website for more information
Repair Cafés are dedicated to reducing landfill waste by repairing items, teaching new skills, and fostering community. Ottawa Tool Library’s fixers and menders will be sharing their expertise, helping people repair everything from darning socks to rewiring kettles.
There will be free repairs of electronics, clothing, small appliances, jewelry and more! At the same time, learn new skills, enjoy coffee and snacks and meet your neighbours!
> Visit their website for more information
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JUNK THAT FUNK’S E-WASTE DAY – APRIL 25, 2026
Do you have electronic waste you are looking to dispose of? Junk that Funk will be holding an E-waste Day on Saturday, April 25th, from 10a.m. to 4p.m. at Jim Durrell Recreation Centre (1265 Walkley Road). A full list of accepted items can be found on Junk that Funk’s website.
> A full list of accepted items can be found on Junk that Funk’s website
> A full list of accepted items can be found on Junk that Funk’s website
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN EASTWAY GARDENS AREA
An estimated total of over 7,000 residential units could be developed in the wider Eastway Gardens area within the next few years. Non-governmental, commercial, and residential developments numbering 2,520 units have recently been built, are currently under construction, or are in the planning stages. In addition, as many as 4,800 residential units in the Canada Public Land Bank (CPLB) inventory could be built in the area within a few years.
Mar 30, 2026, Ottawa Citizen — NCC reaches lease deal for first Ottawa property on affordable housing land bank
Lease agreement for the vacant lot at 1460 Riverside Drive is the first for an Ottawa-Gatineau property listed on the Canada Public Land Bank.
By Ben Andrews
March, 2026 — Construction is underway on Phase 1 of a major mixed-use, five-tower project by Colonnade Bridge Port at 25 Pickering Place (also known as 1330 Avenue K). Located near the Via Rail station, Phase 1 plans include two high-rise towers of 14 and 28 storeys, providing approximately 483 rental suites along with ground-floor commercial space. Eventually, six towers will be built. Drivers will see a construction site vehicle entry point on Tremblay Road. (Read Councillor Marty Carr's Questions and Answers.)
January, 2026 — MATA at 300 Tremblay Road began advertising rental suites and a ground-floor commercial space. A recent addition to Eastway Gardens, this multi-use six-storey building with 100 units and a commercial space was built on the site of the former White Horse Restaurant.
> Read more on the "Residential Developments" page
Mar 30, 2026, Ottawa Citizen — NCC reaches lease deal for first Ottawa property on affordable housing land bank
Lease agreement for the vacant lot at 1460 Riverside Drive is the first for an Ottawa-Gatineau property listed on the Canada Public Land Bank.
By Ben Andrews
March, 2026 — Construction is underway on Phase 1 of a major mixed-use, five-tower project by Colonnade Bridge Port at 25 Pickering Place (also known as 1330 Avenue K). Located near the Via Rail station, Phase 1 plans include two high-rise towers of 14 and 28 storeys, providing approximately 483 rental suites along with ground-floor commercial space. Eventually, six towers will be built. Drivers will see a construction site vehicle entry point on Tremblay Road. (Read Councillor Marty Carr's Questions and Answers.)
January, 2026 — MATA at 300 Tremblay Road began advertising rental suites and a ground-floor commercial space. A recent addition to Eastway Gardens, this multi-use six-storey building with 100 units and a commercial space was built on the site of the former White Horse Restaurant.
> Read more on the "Residential Developments" page
ALTO’S PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE TORONTO–QUÉBEC CITY HIGH-SPEED RAIL NETWORK
From January 15 to April 24, 2026, Alto invites you to explore the Alto high-speed rail network between Toronto and Québec City and share your input to help ensure it meets the needs of our communities.
> Alto offers flexible and accessible ways to participate in the public consultation.
> Alto offers flexible and accessible ways to participate in the public consultation.
HIGH-SPEED RAIL - ALTO’S UPCOMING FIELD STUDIES
March 27, 2026 - News from Marty Carr, Councillor Alta Vista Ward 18
Alto, Canada’s High-Speed Rail project team, announced this week they are gearing up to begin field investigations this spring as part of their data collection program.
To undertake this work, Alto will require access to both public and private lands and will be seeking cooperation from some landowners to access their property. Alto will reach out to the identified landowners to formally seek a “Permission to Enter” agreement. Financial compensation will be available for those who sign the agreement.
I would like to ensure residents understand that a Permission to Enter agreement does not mean their property will be acquired, nor does it necessarily mean that the train will run near your property. Any potential property acquisition requirements will be determined once the final route has been established.
The City does not have the list of landowners to be approached, nor does the City have any information identifying specific locations for these site investigations. If you have any questions about the field studies or the “Permission to Enter” process, you can call the Alto Liaison Office at 1-855-888-4421, or email permissions@altotrain.ca.
> More information can be found on Alto's website
Alto, Canada’s High-Speed Rail project team, announced this week they are gearing up to begin field investigations this spring as part of their data collection program.
To undertake this work, Alto will require access to both public and private lands and will be seeking cooperation from some landowners to access their property. Alto will reach out to the identified landowners to formally seek a “Permission to Enter” agreement. Financial compensation will be available for those who sign the agreement.
I would like to ensure residents understand that a Permission to Enter agreement does not mean their property will be acquired, nor does it necessarily mean that the train will run near your property. Any potential property acquisition requirements will be determined once the final route has been established.
The City does not have the list of landowners to be approached, nor does the City have any information identifying specific locations for these site investigations. If you have any questions about the field studies or the “Permission to Enter” process, you can call the Alto Liaison Office at 1-855-888-4421, or email permissions@altotrain.ca.
> More information can be found on Alto's website
HOW MIGHT ALTO HIGH-SPEED RAIL PROJECT IMPACT EASTWAY GARDENS?
Eastway Gardens could be significantly impacted if the proposed Alto High-Speed Rail megaproject goes ahead. Construction would begin simultaneously at the Ottawa and Montreal ends of the corridor in 2029. The Via Rail terminal/O-Train station on Tremblay Road is a strong contender for the site of the Alto train station.
> Read more on the "Alto High-Speed Rail" page
> Read more on the "Alto High-Speed Rail" page
ARTICLE - EXPROPRIATION, TIMELINES AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS: HERE IS WHAT ALTO SAYS ON CONCERNS RAISED BY OTTAWA VALLEY RESIDENTS
March 18, 2026 — "We asked an Alto representative about some of the concerns raised by residents, including expropriation, community benefits, affordability and timelines."
By Olivia Barrett
> Insideottawavalley.com
By Olivia Barrett
> Insideottawavalley.com
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• OC Transpo Train LRV - By *Youngjin - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0