News

Road Closure Notice - Holly Acres Road to Moodie Drive

The City's Project Manager has sent us a Road Closure Notice affecting Holly Acres Road to Moodie Drive from May 8th to May 9th. Please see below for full details: 

Thank you for your understanding and patience. 

Memo on Spring and Summer Operations of the Public Works and Environmental Services Department

Please see below for a memo from our General Manager of Public Works and Environmental Services. The memo outlines some of the City's Spring and Summer operations along with where to find further information on each of the topics. 

If you have further questions please don't hesitate to reach out to my office. 

Bay Ward Project Status Update list - March 2017

Please see below for a list of some of the larger infrastructure projects, that are in addition to the regular works projects. This isn't a complete list but provides a glimpse of some ongoing developments in Bay Ward. 

If you have any questions about projects on the list, please don't hesitate to reach out to my office. 

See & Hear

April 30th - Hike for Hospice, HairdonationOttawa, CICan2017, and OMWO

I was happy to join a variety of events this weekend throughout the city: Please click on the following event names for more photos: Hike for Hospice, Hair Donation Ottawa, CICan2017, and Ottawa Muslim Women's Organization Friendship Dinner

 

Quota International Opening Ceremonies 2017

I was happy to welcome quotarians from across Canada on behalf of Mayor Watson this weekend. There was live a cappella and some very passionate members. Thanks for including me in your ceremonies!

Please click here to see more photos of the event.

 

 

Alliance to End Homelessness 2016 Report Launch

I was pleased to have an opportunity to offer the city's perspective on the Alliance's 2016 report. There is a lot of work to be done, but the city is making positive progress regarding affordable housing. 

 

Opinion

Continuing the LRT Charge - April Column

Dear neighbours,

On March 8, 2017, my council colleagues and I approved the Staff recommendation that Stage2 of the LRT west be extended from Bayshore to Moodie Drive. A public consultation was held on March 22 to provide residents with more information as well as the opportunity to ask questions. 

March Column

Dear neighbours,

I was happy to walk in the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk for the Ottawa Mission. Volunteers raised $147,662.00 to help the Ottawa Mission continue to serve people most in need. I kicked off the event with my colleagues MPP Yasir Naqvi and Councillor Mathieu Fleury. 

February Column

Dear neighbours,

In light of the tragedy in Quebec, I accepted the invitation to speak at the Abraar school and Muslim Association of Canada Youth Centre Masjid during Friday prayers.