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…
As summer winds down, it is hard to believe how quickly the season has flown by. Fall feels like a fresh start, with back-to-school routines beginning and families settling into their schedules; our community is finding its rhythm again. The change in seasons is always a reminder to pause, reflect, and think about what is…
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…
For decades, transport trucks travelling through Ottawa to eastern destinations, have all been forced to funnel through the city’s core. The only other alternative to the 417 for these trucks is to take countryside roads, or detour far to the south. Although this flow of transport trucks hauling goods past our city has long…
On July 1st, Canadians from coast to coast will don red and white, fire up the barbecue, and likely cap off the evening with a fireworks spectacle. However, Canada Day is more than just a national holiday; it is a chance to come together as family, friends, and neighbours to honour the shared spirit that…
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…
In the east, final construction activities and train testing are well underway and nearing completion. Remaining major fleet activities include software upgrades and operator training. Communication rooms and the setup of system parameters, to ensure devices such as switches and cameras function as required, is now complete at all stations in the east. Communication systems…
There is rarely a truly “quiet” time of year, but as we approach the end of the school year, dive into construction season, and embrace the longer days outdoors, May and June always seem to fill up fast with activities and reasons to celebrate. In this newsletter, I am sharing the latest news, events, and…
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…