Save the Date: 2025 Draft Budget Consultation
Join us for the 2025 Draft Budget Consultation on Wednesday, November 20th at 7:00 p.m. at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre (Ellewood Hall), 1265 Walkley Road. This is an opportunity for you to learn more, and provide feedback on the budget following its tabling at...
Visit to Pikwakanagan First Nation
On September 23rd I had the privilege of visiting the Pikwakanagan First Nation Algonquin community. For those of you who don’t know, Pikwakanagan is situated on the shores of Golden Lake and the Bonnechere River in Renfrew County. It was in my role as the Council...
Update on Violence Against Women (VAW) Housing Initiative
As part of my ongoing commitment to addressing violence against women and ensuring adequate housing, I wanted to provide an update following the June council meeting where the City officially transferred land on Forestglade to the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition (OAC) to...
National Capital Commission (NCC) Derecho Restoration Project: Autumnwood Street
The National Capital Commission (NCC) has advised my office that they will be completing extensive derecho restoration work on their lands, that abuts several properties in our community along Autumnwood Street. The NCC will be using City Lands as an access point...
Upcoming Road Closure: Airport Parkway Overpass
Please be advised that the Airport Parkway overpass, from Tracker Private to Uplands Drive, will be closed overnight for construction between midnight and 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Reason for Closure: The contractor, Clearwater Structures Inc., will be...
International Walk to School Month
International Walk to School (iWalk) Month is here! This #Walktober, see how many days you can walk, bike, or wheel to school. Walking and wheeling to school are great ways to get some physical and mental exercise! Whether you Walk-A-Block or the whole way, it all...
Upcoming Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event
Got hazardous waste? Check the Waste Explorer to find retailers who will take back your items today! Can’t find one? Visit our Household Hazardous Waste event this Saturday, October 5 at the Conroy Snow Dump, 3100 Conroy Road. For more details visit:...
October Health & Wellness Hubs: AMA Community Centre & Greenboro Library
OPH works with the City of Ottawa and community partners to deliver integrated public health-focused programs closer to where people live, by providing access to drop-in health and social services at no cost. Neighborhood Health and Wellness Hubs offer a range of...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Learning the TRUTH your way, so You Can ACT September 30 marks the 4th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR). First recognized in 2021, this day was established by the federal government to honour the...
Save the Date: Renaming Event for the Greenboro Community Centre
This past May, City Council unanimously approved a motion to rename the Greenboro Community Centre to the Diane Deans Greenboro Community Centre, in recognition of the contributions of the late, long-time City Councillor Diane Deans. To celebrate this renaming, my...