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…
Last week, the NCC and the City of Ottawa signed an agreement that will result in the realignment of Renaud Road. This project is long over-due, and will see the northern portion of Renaud Road, extended along the hydro corridor, connecting to the roundabout at Brian Coburn Boulevard and Navan Road. This project will also see…
Clear paths ahead! The pathways and trails that connect us are the heartbeat that truly connects our community. I am so pleased to say that pathways in Father Richard Ward Park are now being cleared of snow as part of the City Road Crew’s regular beat. Improving our pathways, sidewalks and neighborhood connections is a priority for…
Happy holidays to you and your loved ones! This is a special time of year, filled with family, friends and Christmas cheer. I look forward to gathering with my family, exploring the wonderous outdoor spaces here in the National Capital Region, and hope to be able to break out the skis as we roll into the…
Dear Friends, It’s back to school, back to work, back to routine time. I hope everyone had a restful, wonderful summer break and that you are recharged for the upcoming season. I know I am! The City has been busy over the summer with infrastructure projects in our Ward, and will be ramping up even…
Dear friends, With the close of the school year, I wanted to take a moment to express my congratulations to all the young people who are graduating primary, high school, university, or college in the coming weeks. This is an incredibly special time in one’s life, where a new path lays open before you, filled…
The pressing need to invest in our aging infrastructure is something I hear often from residents and something I echo at budget time, and in seemingly every conversation I have with infrastructure staff. While I sometimes feel like a broken record, I will continue to say time and again: Investing in our aging infrastructure is…