Correction: March 2026 Recycling Calendar
An error was identified in the 2025/2026 paper Collection Calendar Schedule B that was mailed in Spring 2025. The month of March 2026 has set-out dates that are incorrect and may cause confusion for residents with curbside waste collection. The digital calendar...
From Council: New Steps for Housing in Ottawa
On January 28th Council approved a new Zoning By-law, the most housing-friendly in Ottawa’s history. This by-law puts into practice the policies of the Official Plan we approved in 2021 and is a big step toward making housing more affordable, supporting responsible...
From Council: Securing Ottawa’s Long-Term Waste Management
The City has finalized the purchase of the Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre (CRRRC) for $95 million, plus closing costs. This is a strategic investment that gives the City control over a landfill site with 30 years of capacity, an important step as Ottawa...
Resurfacing of Section of Riverside Drive
I am happy to announce that a section of Riverside Drive extending 215 metres south of Hunt Club to River Road is slated for resurfacing. Alongside milling and paving work with iron adjustments, the project will include the repair of curbs and sidewalks where...
Community Consultations with the Ottawa Police Service (OPS)
Community safety is of the upmost importance and ensuring that we have clear, meaningful, and direct relationships with our Community Officers and East District team is critical. Last week, I invited community service providers along with local Community Associations...
Community Office Hours – After Hours – Thank You for Joining Me
In effort to increase opportunities for resident engagement, last week I hosted a series of pre-booked, one-on-one meetings in the evening after our traditional office hours. These individual 15-minute appointments, held between 5:00 and 6:30 p.m., created space for...
Update on the State of OC Transpo
Transit Service reliability is at an all-time low, and I continue to hear from residents across the community expressing frustration about late buses, cancelled trips, and overcrowded conditions. As part of my commitment to continue to update residents on the state of...
Improved Pathway Safety At Somero Private
After receiving reports from community members about a safety concern near Somero Private, where vehicles were using a pedestrian and cyclist pathway as a shortcut, our office flagged it to City Staff, who worked closely with OCH to identify solutions. Following a...
A Fresh New Look Has Arrived at Ottawa Public Library!
We’re excited to share that OPL’s new brand has officially launched! 🎈 On January 27, branches across the city celebrated this milestone with warm, in-branch welcomes—and many of you may have already spotted what’s new. On launch day, visitors to OPL branches were...
Save the Date: International Women’s Day Breakfast 2026
Please save the date for our annual International Women’s Day Breakfast on Thursday, March 5, 2026, once again hosted at the Mosaic Convention Centre. I look forward to gathering with residents to celebrate the amazing women in our community! More details will be...