News Updates

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...

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...

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...

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...

Earlier this week, City Council approved next steps to purchase the Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre (CRRRC), the first provincially approved landfill in over 20 years. The site will operate as a landfill regardless of ownership and has an expected lifespan of...

As of January 15, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) launched CommunityConnect, a new text-message service designed to keep residents informed when they call police for non-emergency assistance. For certain calls, residents may receive text updates confirming their call...

As the holiday season approaches, I’d like to extend my warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. I hope this time brings rest, joy, and meaningful moments with family and friends. Please note that my office will be closed from Wednesday, December 24 to Friday...