Thank you to the residents who have reported their concerns with OC Transpo; I share your frustrations and concerns. Last summer, City staff assured Councillors that the bus service will improve once the LRT is launched, but unfortunately that has not happened yet. For many Bay Ward residents, the bus is a necessary mode of…
City of Ottawa does not currently have the statutory authority under the Municipal Act to use parking revenues for general revenue purposes. It is in the interest of the City for such funds to be used for projects related to sustainable transportation including sidewalk construction, cycling infrastructure, and public transit. Therefore, after collaborating with my…
Monday October 21st is Election Day. If you haven’t already voted, please take the time on Monday to cast your vote. It’s important to have your say. If you are not sure who to vote for or where you are supposed to vote, go to Elections Canada. They can answer your questions on-line or by…
Monday October 6 was the day the that the full impact of the LRT changes were felt. The parallel bus service ended and buses delivered riders to the LRT main platforms at Tunney’s and Blair. On the first day there were some minor issues, but in general it went well. However, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday…
I have outlined a few Bay Ward issues for you and have also attached two documents regarding federal issues produced by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Canadian Public Health Board. Bay Ward and Federal Funding Issues Federal funding is essential to build city infrastructure. Municipalities need assistance on large projects such as LRT,…
Why is there a global climate strike? Today I attended the Ottawa Global Climate Strike that draws attention to the climate change crisis we are facing. It was inspiring to see the number of youth who are concerned for their future. Climate change is a problem that will not go away without buy in from…
As a member of the Ottawa Board of Health I was happy to receive and approve the recommendations submitted to Health Canada by the Medical Officer of Health on the proposed vaping products and packaging regulations. It is extremely concerning to see vaping among youth continue to rise. Serious illness and even deaths have been…
The waste collection from last week was finally been completed by Thursday when regular collection resumed. This is good news. This was very frustrating for residents of Bay Ward. We need to be assured that these prolonged delays will not be repeated. More information should be provided on what caused these delays in the first…
The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers is awarded to individuals who have made significant, sustained and unpaid contributions to their community in Canada or abroad. The medal, first presented by the Right Honourable David Johnston, former Governor General of Canada, in April 2016, is the highest volunteer honour in Canada. Today, Mayor Watson and I were…
It’s back to school time, which means it’s time to start packing lunches again. If you were lucky enough to be off lunch duty for the summer months, you might be looking for inspiration – and Ottawa Public Health has got you! Yes, healthy lunches can require a bit of planning ahead, but it is…