rachel weese

In May, my team hit the pavement on Trappers Road and distributed flyers to residents on the street, notifying them of a proposal to implement two speed humps leading into the curve on Trappers Road. I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to write in and share...

As National Indigenous History Month comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the significance of this time—and to acknowledge that National Indigenous Peoples Day was recognized this past Saturday, June 21. This month serves as an opportunity to honour...

Beginning in mid to late June, the City of Ottawa will carry out geotechnical borehole work at the intersection of Bank Street and Leitrim Road as part of the design process for future intersection modifications. What to Expect Specialized drilling equipment will be...

Starting June 9, 2025, Hydro Ottawa is upgrading a maintenance hole on Walkley Road at Heatherington Road. This project has an estimated completion date of June 20, 2025. There are no scheduled power outages associated with this work. Residents and businesses in the...

Have Your Say on Draft Budget 2026! Draft Budget 2026 has many opportunities for you to get involved, including participating in Councillor-led consultations, a questionnaire, social media, and feedback tools on Engage Ottawa. Your feedback is integral to the...

Dear Residents, I want to bring to your attention an important development application that has been submitted to our city. The Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition (OAC) has formally submitted a Site Plan Control application for a critically needed residential care facility...

I wanted to provide you with an update on a proposed development in our ward that may be of interest to local residents. A Site Plan Control application has been submitted for 3210 Albion Road South for a new light industrial facility. The proposal includes a 12,000...

History of Trappers Road As you may know, traffic-related concerns at the corner of Trappers Road have been an ongoing issue over the past. One which I have tried to address and mitigate through different iterations of traffic calming measures. To date, however, the...

All the splash pads across Gloucester-Southgate are open! The splash pads are open daily from 9am to9pm until September 14th (weather dependent). For a list of splash parks, please see this City of Ottawa website: https://ottawa.ca/.../swimming/outdoor-swim-and-splash...