Join me for a community tree planting event on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at 9:00 am at 1754 St. Joseph Boulevard (the former Convent grounds). This event was made possible thanks to a grant from Trees for Life, and has made 500 trees available. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just curious to lend a…
On June 20, 2025, I partnered with the Council on Aging to host another edition of my Senior’s Tea Speaker Series at a local favourite, Café Amore (2409 St. Joseph Boulevard). This session featured an engaging and informative presentation by Joanne Roulston, focused on what seniors need to know about the pension system and key…
Ottawa is in the process of updating the Zoning By-laws that guide development city-wide. It has been nearly 20 years since the City of Ottawa’s last major update to the Zoning By-laws, and consultations are happening now on the second draft of these proposed, new Zoning By-laws. In addition to reflecting the updates from the…
May 2025 In March of 2024, The Ontario Government announced that, after nearly 30 years, they were going to “re-upload” and take back, ownership of Hwy 174. This is something that Orléans representatives, at all levels, from all political stripes, have been calling on for years. In 1996, the Province transferred the ownership (downloaded), and…
This is a magical time of the year, as we gather with our loved ones, friends and neighbours, to celebrate the holidays and ring in a new year. I always try to take a moment and reflect on the past year, both in my personal and professional life. I continue to be so honoured to…
The results are in and the winner for my 2024 Annual Card Contest is (drumroll, please)… Lincoln! A grade five student, his artwork has been selected as the winning design for my Christmas Cards this year. Congratulations Lincoln! Thank you to everyone who submitted their artwork this year. Some of the favourites are below.
With the weather cooling off and, sorry to say, snow just around the corner, my thoughts have been turning to the approaching holiday season. It’s a special time for my family, one of connecting with the community, taking time to enjoy each other’s company, and a chance to partake in all things festive. To kick…
The arrival of fall means different things to different people; back to school, the leaves changing, the return of sweater weather. But at City Hall, this also marks the return of budget season. This year, the budget direction from the Mayor is vastly different than any other budget directions that have been tabled in the…
To those closely following City Hall activities last week, you will know that it was an incredibly busy one. The City’s Infrastructure Master Plan, the Solid Waste Master Plan, as well as the Solid Waste Long Range Financial Plan, and the Wildlife Strategy Review, all came forward to Committees. While all of these major projects…
Just over a year ago, the City of Ottawa approved the Orléans Corridor Secondary Plan for St. Joseph Boulevard; a plan that lays the groundwork for full revitalization of the street and includes much needed design improvements to the streetscape. A plan, however, is only effective if acted upon and I have been adamant that…