Outdoor Rinks in Innes Ward

Did you know that Innes Ward has an incredible 18 outdoor community skating rinks, many of which are maintained by volunteers? Some are boarded, large rinks, others are puddle rinks; they all provide a much-needed outlet for the community to skate and play in the great outdoors. The beauty of these rinks is that for…

Newsletter February 2021

We are now more than a month into 2021, and while we continue to face challenges related to the pandemic, there is much to celebrate. In this newsletter, I wanted to share exciting news and updates about several park infrastructure upgrades in Innes Ward, which is timely as we all seek ways to stay safe,…

Smart Planning in South Orléans: A Roadmap for Sustainable Growth

February 1, 2020   At last week’s Joint Planning and Agriculture and Rural Affairs meeting, I brought forward a Direction to Staff that specially addressed the lack of transportation infrastructure in Notre-Dames-des-Champs, Bradley Estates, and the greater South Orléans communities. Urban boundaries, intensification, and growth management are all terms that Ottawans have been hearing coming…