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Christine Hartig Recognition
Councillor Mark Taylor recognized Christine Hartig, who cared for Ottawa's Royal Swans for 25 years, by naming her Honourary Keeper of the Royal Swans.
Pinecrest-Queensway Celebrating Diversity Event
Councillor Mark Taylor attend Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre's 11th Annual Diversity Through the Arts: Celebrating our Community event.
Lakeview Public School Mayfair
Councillor Mark Taylor attended Lakeview Public School's 19th annual Mayfair event. Three hundred to four hundred parents and students attend this fundraising event for the school every year.
Children's 911 Awards
The Children's 911 Awards recognize heroic children who called 911 to save a life or property or report a crime. Councillor Mark Taylor recognized four children from Bay Ward who received these awards.
Mothers Day Tea 2012
Councillor Mark Taylor hosted his second annual Mother's Day Tea on May 10, 2012 for 250 guests at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre.
Serving Lunch at the Ottawa Mission - May 4, 2012
Councillor Mark Taylor and City of Ottawa staff from the Emergency and Protective Services branch helped Ottawa Mission volunteers serve lunch.
McHappy Day 2012
Councillor Mark Taylor raised money for Ronald McDonald House and other children's charities during McHappy Day.
East Nepean Little League Funding Announcement
Councillor Mark Taylor joined Minister Bob Chiarelli, Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Jan Harder and East Nepean Little League President Bruce Campbell to announce the construction of a new multi-purpose building in South Nepean Park for the 2015 Canadian Little League Championships.
Olympic Flag Signing at Woodroffe Avenue Public School
Councillor Mark Taylor and Mayor Jim Watson brought an Olympic flag to Woodroffe Avenue Public School for students to sign and send to Canadian athletes competing in the London 2012 Olympics.
Mayor's Community Leader's Breakfast
Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Mark Taylor hosted a breakfast for Bay Ward community leaders.
Commemorative Naming Ceremony for James Bartleman Archives
Mayor Jim Watson officially named the James Bartleman Archives and Library Materials Centre at a commemorative naming ceremony.
Sixth Annual Youth Employment and Career Fair
The Youth Employment and Career Fair, first launched six years ago, is now an established annual event for youth from across the City of Ottawa. The fair provides youth with access to local employers who are actively hiring. It also includes career development and community agencies that can assist youth with information and resources on how to move towards their future employment goals.
Lumberjack Competition 2012
At the invitation of Councillor Fleury, Deputy Mayor Desroches, Councillor Tierney & I went to Vanier to participate in an annual Lumberjack competition. We placed 2nd.
Live 88.5 Start Up
Mark joined David Schellenberg and Katfish Morgan on the Live 88.5 Start Up to talk about Ottawa’s new ban on smoking in parks, playgrounds, beaches, sports fields and bar & restaurant patios starting April 2, 2012.
Ottawa Y Olympians Swim-a-thon
The Ottawa Y Olympians hosted a fundraiser and reception on March 23 at the Carlingwood YMCA.
Woodroffe High School Careers Class
Mark spoke to Mr. Easey's Careers class at Woodroffe High School about his career path to becoming a City Councillor.
Five Days for the Homeless at the University of Ottawa
Councillor Mark Taylor visited five University of Ottawa students who are spending five days living outside to raise money for Operation Come Home, an Ottawa charity that focuses on homelessness and at-risk youth.
Michele Heights Kids go to Vanier Sugar Shack
Councillor Mark Taylor took 25 children from the Michele Heights neighbourhood to the Action Vanier Sugar Shack on March Break.
Foster Farm Spring Fling
Residents of Foster Farm gathered in the community centre to celebrate the coming of spring with games, refreshments and face painting.
Older Adult Plan Advisory Group meeting
The number of seniors living in Ottawa will more than double over the next 20 years. By 2031, it is predicted that seniors will make up 22 per cent of the Ottawa population. This means that more than one in five residents will be over the age of 65. Development of the Older Adult Plan began in January 2012. Older adults and community stakeholders will have the opportunity to provide feedback on a first draft in early summer 2012. The Older Adult Plan will be presented for approval to the Community and Protective Services Committee later in 2012.
Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario Annual Breakfast
The purpose of this breakfast is to engage in the meaningful dialogue between our politicians and their Registered Nurses working in Ottawa, to discuss health-related issues and also to exchange views on how to best implement health care reform.
Ron Kolbus Centre Winter Carnival
The Ron Kolbus Centre held their annual Winter Carnival on February 26. Attendees enjoyed sleigh rides, a scavenger hunt, face painting, a marshmallow roast on patio and lots of displays.
Arts and Heritage Plan Renewal Steering Committee Reception
Mark Taylor celebrated the creation of a new arts, heritage and culture renewal plan with members of the steering committee who created the plan.
Ottawa Senators Rally
Mayor Jim Watson hosted a rally to encourage Ottawa Senators fans to vote their favourite Senators players into the 2012 NHL All-Star Game.
Larry Langevin receives City of Ottawa’s Award for Heroism
OC Transpo operator and Bay ward resident Larry Langevin ensures the safety of his passengers every day and today Mayor Jim Watson honoured him at City Council for his brave and compassionate actions outside the bus. Mr. Langevin received the City of Ottawa Award for Heroism for his quick response to a house fire on Cavan Street on April 22 of this year. Without hesitation, he stopped his bus and ran to alert residents in adjacent homes and assist four people in escaping the raging fire. He also provided them shelter on the bus and administered immediate aid to a woman who received back and ankle injuries after jumping from a second-storey window.
Olde Forge Grocery Bus program
Team Taylor volunteered with the Olde Forge to help seniors with their groceries.
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario breakfast
The RNAO hosted a breakfast for Politicians and Nurses to meet and chat.
Ground breaking at Algonquin College
Ground breaking of the new Student Commons building at Algonquin College.
