OttaTalk, Episode 5: Why is By-law knocking on my door?

Welcome to the fifth episode of OttaTalk. Today, we OttaTalk about why By-law Officers may be knocking on your door – and no, it’s not always about how your car is parked. Listen now:

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• YouTube

In this episode, we’ll talk with Jonathan Walden, Public Information Officer with By-law and Regulatory Services, about what a day in the life of a By-law Enforcement Officer is like. We’ll learn more about the types of calls they respond to, what it’s like working with pets and wildlife, and how many business licenses they issued last year. Links for this episode are:

• About by-laws, licences and permits
• How property complaints are managed
• About the Business Ambassador Program
• Parking regulations and restrictions
• SoundCloud

About This is OttaTalk, the official City of Ottawa podcast series where City staff discuss City programs, projects and initiatives. We’ll cover topics that affect your everyday life. How can we prevent basement flooding? Why do we have a three-item garbage limit? What are Ottawa Paramedics up to in our community? We have the questions and the answers on OttaTalk. Feedback Tell us what you think about this podcast. We’re always looking for ideas for future episodes. Comment on your favourite social media platform or write to us directly at podcast-balado@ottawa.ca.