Belltown Dome public information session
Belltown Dome has been a cherished part of our community since 1967, serving as a hub for recreational activities and bringing us together year after year. Over the decades, it’s…
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Transit is an essential service and should not be whittled down
I share the concern with many residents who have written to me regarding the recently announced cutbacks to the LRT Line 1 service during off-peak hours. This OC Transpo memo…
Motion passes at City Council supporting Guaranteed Basic Income
This past week at City Council I am pleased to announce that the motion I put forward, seconded by Councillor Marty Carr in support of Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI), passed.…
Drivers, cyclists and the City: We have work to do
Walking, biking, scooting, driving – we all want to stay safe on our roads, no matter our mode of travel. But we are more vulnerable to severe injury from vehicle…
Councillor’s Message
Renovictions – Another Reason Why Affordable Housing Units Are Becoming Scarce Last weekend I was upset to learn that several tenants living in an apartment building on Richmond Road received…
Councillor’s Message
Canada Day is always a special time here in Bay Ward and around the Nation’s Capital with so much going on throughout the various communities. It is also a nice…
You asked about the Water Rate Structure Review
The City is currently running a public engagement campaign to get feedback and opinions to inform its review of the Water Rate Structure – with the focus on how to…
Planning committee approves redeveloping church property with affordable housing
The Planning and Housing Committee today approved a zoning amendment to facilitate redevelopment of the Julian of Norwich Anglican Church site at Merivale Road and Withrow Avenue with 84 affordable housing units.…
Motion to support a guaranteed basic income for Canadians
I am thankful for the motion put forward, at this past weeks Board of Health meeting, by my council colleague Marty Carr, that is in support of a guaranteed basic…