Youth ride OC Transpo for free all summer
This July and August, pre-teens and youth aged 11-18 ride free on OC Transpo buses, trains and Para Transpo. Where will you go? It’s easy to travel for free. Here’s how: Purchase a $4 Presto card if you don’t already have one. Set a Pre-Teen (ages 11-12) or Youth...
Windsor Park Walkthrough
Last week, I joined City staff and local residents for a walkthrough of Windsor Park following requests from community members to discuss opportunities for improvements in the area. During the visit, we identified maintenance items requiring attention and discussed...
Aladdin Park is Getting a Bocce Ball Court!
I recently joined City staff and local residents on site to review and discuss a potential location for the new bocce ball court in the park. The site visit marks an early step in the project, with community engagement planned over the coming months to gather feedback...
Construction Notice: Waterford Ottawa’s Seniors Apartments
Last term, the City approved an application to construct new Senior’s Apartments located at 2425 Bank Street (Waterford Senior Living).This is to notify the community that construction will begin this spring and is expected to be complete in the summer of 2028. The...
Hydro Ottawa Infrastructure Upgrades on Cahill Drive
Beginning June 3, 2026, Hydro Ottawa will be completing underground infrastructure upgrades on Cahill Drive between Rosegarden Crescent and Southport Drive. This work is expected to continue until July 31, 2026, and is being completed ahead of the City of Ottawa’s...
Update: Speed Hump Installation on Trappers Rd
As you may recall from last summer, I announced that two speed humps had been identified by City Staff for Trappers Road. Today, I’d like to provide an update about the speed humps to be installed in front of 3585 Trapper’s Road and in between 3598 and 3599 Trapper’s...
New: Fitness Equipment Installed in Calzavara Park
Construction is well underway for the new Fitness Equipment Station in Calzavara Family Park. The site will include several different fitness stations, complete with detailed guides on how to use each structure. This project is a direct result of resident feedback to...
Roadway Crack Sealing Updates
As part of the City of Ottawa’s annual road maintenance program, crack sealing work is scheduled to take place on several roads throughout Gloucester-Southgate this construction season. This preventative maintenance helps extend the lifespan of roads by sealing cracks...
Roadway Line Painting Updates
Following concerns raised by residents about faded pavement markings on Hunt Club Road (Airport Parkway to Bank Street), Bank Street (Johnston Road to Albion Road), and the speed hump on Albion Road (Aladdin Drive to Baden Avenue), our office contacted City staff to...
ASE Camera Replacement Measures for Blohm: Conceptual Plan
As you may recall from a previous newsletter, I announced the Automatic Speed Enforcement (ASE) camera replacement measures proposed for Ward 10 under the Province’s Road Safety Initiatives Fund, which was established to implement traffic-calming measures at former...