Flooding in Low-Lying Areas - Britannia area (21 April)

I wanted to take a moment to share with Britannia area residents a recent warning from the Provincial Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in conjunction with the Ottawa River Regulatory Planning Board.

Please see below for more details:  


Ottawa Sun - Many reasons require many housing affordability solutions

My thoughts on the Ontario Housing announcement and some of the progress we have made tackling homelessness as shared with the Ottawa Sun.

Please click here for the full Ottawa Sun article. 


Forestry's Spring 2017 Planting Program - Bay Ward

Forestry’s spring planting program is scheduled to begin the week of May 1st and will run, weather permitting, until the third week of June. This includes tree planting in parks, at City facilities, and along streets. Please find attached a detailed list of locations where trees will be planted in ward 7.  Note that this information is what is planned as of today and cancellations/changes typically occur.


Reminder: OC Transpo Spring Service Starts April 23

For immediate release:
April 19, 2017 

Reminder: OC Transpo Spring Service Starts April 23

Ottawa – Starting Sunday, April 23, OC Transpo will introduce new route numbers for many routes as part of getting ready for the opening of the O-Train Confederation Line in 2018. Other spring service changes include adjusted schedules and seasonal reductions to reflect the lower demand for service. The Rack & Roll program also returns with bike racks on more than 600 buses. 


Ontario's Fair Housing Plan - News Release 20 April 2017

This morning the Ontario government announced a series of measures to address housing affordability. This is important for everyone, regardless of where you are with respect to your own housing. I credit the province for taking this action because tackling housing affordability generally goes hand in hand with tackling homelessness. Making a good home in Ontario and Ottawa should be accessible and affordable to everyone.


Flooding in Low-Lying Areas - Britannia area

I wanted to take a moment to share with Britannia area residents a recent warning from the Provincial Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in conjunction with the Ottawa River Regulatory Planning Board.

Please see below for more details:  


Upcoming Bay Ward Road Closures - April 18th to April 28th

There will be some preparatory road work done for Stage 2 LRT in the coming weeks which will result in some road closures. Please see below for a list of the upcoming roads to be impacted. I appreciate your patience and understanding as we get ready for LRT. 


Governments of Canada and Ontario Announce Funding for Women's Shelter in the City of Ottawa

Excellent work by my colleague Councillor Egli on Nelson House. Great support from - Minister Jaczek, Minister Duclos, MP Vandenbeld, and Minister Chiarelli.

Please click here for the full Government of Canada news release


E-Waste & Clothing Collection Event at Lakeview PS - April 7th & 8th

E-Waste recycling event at Lakeview Public School this weekend! Drop by Lakeview PS from 6:30pm to 8pm on Friday, April 7th or 9am to 3pm on Saturday, April 8th to drop off your e-waste and clothing. 

Please see below for additional details:


Notice of Potential / Actual Water Service Interruptions - April 5, 2017

Notice of Potential / Actual Water Service Interruptions

Please note that due to a Water Main Repair (Specifically 2300 Carling Ave between Fox Cres & Woodroffe Ave) clients may experience interruptions in water service.

Water service is expected to be restored within 8 hours