3145 Conroy Road – Community Update
Thank you to everyone who reached out and shared your concerns about the 3145 Conroy Road file. I recognize that this application has had a direct impact on nearby residents, I want you to know that your feedback was taken seriously and brought forward at every step....
Expanding 3-Stream Waste Services to More Local Parks
I’m pleased to share that two additional parks in our ward have been selected for the City’s 2026 3-Stream Park Waste Diversion Program. This means that Elizabeth Manley Park and Aladdin Park will be receiving 3-stream waste stations (garbage, recycling, and...
From Council – February 25, 2026
This week Council advanced several important initiatives focused on improving transit safety, strengthening community well‑being, managing long‑term growth, and supporting sustainable mobility. Improving Transit Safety and Reliability Council unanimously supported a...
Reminder about March 19 deadline for interim property taxes and Vacant Unit Tax declarations
Residents are reminded the deadline for interim property tax payments and Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declarations is just one month away – Thursday, March 19. This reminder is to help residents avoid additional charges on their property tax bills. For late payment on the...
Public Engagement is now open for the Rain Ready Ottawa Multi-Unit Residential Building (MURB) Rebate
We are seeking your input to help design a new pilot rebate stream for Rain Ready Ottawa. Rain Ready Ottawa is currently designing a new stream to help support more retrofit projects to help improve the health of Ottawa’s waterways and build climate resiliency. Since...
Emergency & Protective Services Committee Updates
Expansion of Driving School Prohibition Zone around Walkley DriveTest Centre At Thursday’s February 18th EPPS committee meeting I put forward a motion to expand the driving school prohibition zone as shown in the map below labelled 1 and 2 around the Ministry of...
Black History Month Celebration Breakfast
As mentioned in my last newsletter, Black History Month is a time to reflect, learn, and celebrate the profound contributions of Black communities to our city, province, and country. Yesterday morning, I attended a special Black History month celebration breakfast...
Important Solid Waste Services Updates
CURBSIDE PICKUP CHANGES A new curbside collection contract for garbage, green bin, and leaf/yard waste will be coming into effect on Monday, March 30, 2026, and will introduce a few changes. The City will thus be sending out letters to residents in late February...
From Council: Strengthening Transit Reliability and Supporting Riders
At Council this week, we advanced two important motions aimed at restoring confidence in our transit system and supporting the riders who rely on it every day. I was pleased to second the Transit Reliability & Accountability Framework motion, which directs staff...
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...