One of my fondest memories was when Ottawa joined in Canada’s 150th celebrations, when we partook in extraordinary events and activities happening in nearly every nook and cranny of our city. This year marks another historic milestone, as Ottawa celebrates its 200th anniversary and once again provides opportunities for residents and community groups to fête…
My winter 2025 newsletter is now online. If you are viewing from a mobile device like a cellphone or tablet, click the button to download and view the document. Click here to view the 2025 Winter Newsletter
As we approach the end of another year, this season offers a wonderful opportunity to pause and reflect. It’s a time to gather with family, friends, and neighbours, to celebrate the holidays and look ahead to the promise of a new year. Serving our community as your City Councillor continues to be an incredible honour.…
On November 28, 2025, I partnered with the Council on Aging of Ottawa, Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario (CNEO), and the Ottawa Police Service to host another edition of my Seniors’ Tea Speaker Series at the Orléans United Church (1111 Orléans Boulevard). This session focused on Staying Safe and Secure: Tips for Seniors and…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… at least if you’re a municipal politics enthusiast! The Mayor has now released his draft budget for 2026, which lays out how Ottawa plans to invest in services and infrastructure over the next year. This is one of the most important decisions Council makes annually, and it’s…
The results are in and the winner for my 2025 Annual Card Contest is (drumroll, please)… Sloane! A grade three student, her artwork has been selected as the winning design for my Christmas Cards this year. Congratulations Sloane! Thank you to everyone who submitted their artwork this year. Some of the favourites are below.
If you followed my updates during last year’s City budget, you’ll know that I secured funding for an engineering study, the first step toward expanding the Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Centre – Orléans with a brand-new gymnasium. I’m thrilled to share that the project has progressed faster than I ever expected. The study and preliminary work…
Lansdowne 2.0: A Look at One of Ottawa’s Most Significant City-Building Decisions I want to begin by thanking everyone who has taken the time to reach out to me about Lansdowne 2.0. This project is deeply personal and emotional for many, not just in our community, but across the City of Ottawa. With so many…
While the delivery of healthcare is a Provincial responsibility, municipalities like Ottawa absolutely have a role to play. When thousands of residents are struggling to access care, we need every tool in the toolbox to support local solutions. This was front and centre at this week’s Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting, where we debated…
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…