Category Archives: Message from Councillor

Phewf it’s been a hot one! Over the past couple of weeks, we have been experiencing both high temperatures and humidity also known as, “extreme heat events”. Ottawa Public Health…

Happy Canada Day! This year Canada Day will be celebrated very differently from years gone by.   Although we will not be out in large crowds we can still celebrate and…

Covid-19 has shone a bright light on our greatest strengths and our worst vulnerabilities as a city. Our leadership, our City staff, our front line workers and our community as…

Have Your Say on Ottawa Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan  What Does Community Safety and Well-Being Mean to You? The City of Ottawa is developing its first Community Safety…

The ugly face of racism has dominated our media this week. And although the murder of George Floyd happened in the United States, we are all aware that we have…

Problems at Carlingview Manor This week’s report by members of the Canadian military about their experience working in 5 Toronto long term care (LTC) homes with high levels of Covid-19…

This past long weekend we had lovely weather and it was a great opportunity to be outside while still maintaining physical distance from others.  The National Capital Commission announced last…

Last weekend we received the welcome news from the City that residents could have restricted access to the open green space at our City parks to escape from the confines…

As we look ahead to Mother’s Day this Sunday, it’s a perfect time to stop and remember the women in our lives. The Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionally impacted women. They…

No to Expanding Urban Boundaries On Monday, May 11th, there will be a special joint meeting of the Planning Committee and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee on our City’s…