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…
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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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…