Last week Ottawa Police Services announced that they would expand the number of Neighbourhood Resource Teams (NRT) in Ottawa and that one will be coming to Bay Ward this fall. This week, in preparation for this addition of police resources, I sat down with the Deputy Chief of Police, Steve Bell, at the Pinecrest Queensway…
In the past week, we have seen 3 tragic events that have touched our community. The shootings on Gilmour Street this past week included the death of a young Bay Ward resident who was a promising athlete and musician, Manyok Akol. This is incredibly sad when you think of the potential of these young men. …
It’s 2020 and the beginning of a new decade. I hope you had a great holiday season. I look forward to working with you in the coming year. In 2020, I will continue to inform and involve Bay Ward residents and communities on municipal initiatives, consultations, and upcoming issues. I will continue to hold regular…
With the year coming to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Bay Ward residents for your support and collaboration over the past 12 months. Last year on December 3rd 2018, I was sworn in as your new Councillor. I continue to be honoured and privileged to have the opportunity to…
On Wednesday December 11th, the City Planning team held an open house at Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre to introduce residents to the Lincoln Fields Secondary Plan project. I was happy to see so many local residents participate. More consultations will follow as part of Phase 2. The next meeting will be held in the new…
December 6th is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Montreal massacre. On Dec. 6, 1989, 14 students were gunned down at École Polytechnique just because they were women. This happened only days after the first female leader of a federal party had been elected.…
On Wednesday November 27th, I voted along with my Council colleagues to regulate short-term rentals, also known as Air BnB, and other platforms. This is good news for our community as I have heard from many residents of their concern for houses in their neighbourhood that are rented out on a short term basis with…
Trees are an important part of the Ottawa’s infrastructure. They are essential as they absorb stormwater, filter for urban pollutants including noise, absorb CO2, help cool the air, provide shade and homes for wildlife. There are many advantages to having a healthy tree canopy in Ottawa. I support all initiatives to preserve and increase Ottawa’s…
Today I received information regarding where the 40 extra buses will be placed across our OC Transpo routes. Unfortunately, Bay Ward did not receive the requests submitted, which will continue to frustrate residents. There is no mention of Route 87 which I have heard multiple complaints about from the communities of Whitehaven, Glabar Park, Woodpark…
Remembrance Day is a solemn occasion when we give thanks and remember those who served their country. My own father served in the Irish Army and my mother worked on an assembly line that built Lancaster Bombers. They never wanted to discuss those difficult times of air raids and bomb shelters. Remember that peace is…