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...
Kemp Park Drainage Rehabilitation – Project Update
I want to thank Kemp Park residents who have taken the time to share questions and feedback about the drainage rehabilitation project. Your input has been heard, and City staff have now compiled a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to address the most...
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...
Upcoming Winter Fun in the Ward!
I’m happy to share that there are two fantastic winter events happening in our community in the near future! Bundle up and join in for some winter fun with family and friends at these upcoming events: 🎉 Family Day Winter Carnival Celebrate Family Day with the South...
A Message to Transit Riders in Gloucester–Southgate
Right out of the gate, I would like to acknowledge that transit service reliability is currently nowhere close to where it needs to be. Every day my team and I hear directly from residents in Gloucester–Southgate about the frequent cancellations and disruptions...