Virtual Budget Consultation 2022
More information here: https://engage.ottawa.ca/city-budget-2022
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Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan
The Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan is a plan mandated by the provincial government to look at population growth. Based on the estimated population growth that will occur in Ottawa over the next 10 years, the city has devised a plan to recommend what and how many facilities need to be built in order to meet and maintain recommended provision levels …
Continue readingMy 2021 Update as Sport Commissioner: Return to Play and the Situation of Sport in Ottawa
As Sport Commissioner for the City of Ottawa, here is my update for 2021: I am proud to serve as Ottawa’s Sport Commissioner and support our community through the power of sport and physical literacy. I am grateful for the opportunity to work directly with dedicated amateur sports organizations, their staff, members, volunteers, and all those who ensure that sport, …
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In Ottawa, as well as in other big cities in Canada, we continue to live through three crises: the COVID 19 pandemic, the housing and homelessness crisis and the opioid crisis. This trifecta has further demonstrated the lack of supports for our City’s most vulnerable people and the opioid crisis has highlighted the vulnerabilities of users while pressures grow on …
Continue readingExciting developments for OCH
Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) is the largest rental housing provider in Ottawa and the 4th largest public provider in Canada. As Chair of the OCH Board, I am proud of the work being done to strategically transform OCH operations and ensure its ability to build more affordable rental housing. OCH has developed technical expertise – more particularly green expertise – …
Continue readingWard 12 Bus Data
Residents in our community rely on public transportation. It provides accessibility to essential services, work and leisure activities. To better understand the level of service in our community, my team continues to monitor OC Transpo bus cancellations. I invite you to take a look at the table below showing current cancellation data for routes in our community so far in …
Continue readingBuilding a Better Community
Montreal Road Reconstruction (Update) Construction ramped up this year East of the Vanier Parkway. By the end of this construction season, 1.2km out of the total 2km length of Montreal Road has completed road, curbs, sidewalk, cycle track. Landscaping including utility pole burial, bus shelters, new traffic signals and modernized public plazas at Place Dupuis, Bradley, and Emond Streets are to …
Continue readingNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Today we recognize the first National Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada. Today we reflect on the painful legacy of the residential school system and honour the children who died, the survivors, and the families and communities affected by the residential school system. As a leader in the community, I have a responsibility to continue to educate myself and support the …
Continue readingLowertown and ByWard Market heritage, time for a review
As the nation’s capital, this City is surrounded by great historic stories. The best part I find, whether they are truths or slightly altered, is that the stories are typically wrapped up with a particular location. From a story of the who’s who hanging out, outside of a local pub, or designating the homes of the men and women who helped build …
Continue readingLowertown and ByWard Market Heritage, time for a review (Lowertown Echo, Fall 2021)
As the nation’s capital, this City is surrounded by great historic stories. The best part I find, whether they are truths or slightly altered, is that the stories are typically wrapped up with a particular location. From a story of the who’s who hanging out, outside of a local pub, or designating the homes of the men and women who helped build …
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