Message from the Councillor
Spring Open House – Thanks to all who came out! This past Wednesday evening we had our Spring Bay Ward Open House session with a presentation from Stage 2 LRT…
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City offers “Play Free Saturdays” for kids and youth in 2025
Children and youth, age 17 and under, can take part in free drop-in swimming, skating and gym sports at City recreation facilities every Saturday in 2025. These free drop-in programs…
Teen program develops swimmers today, leaders tomorrow
It’s a Friday evening. The sounds of young people splashing and laughing echo off the walls in an indoor pool facility, while the warm, moist air is filled with that…
See the forest from the tree: a look inside the City of Ottawa’s tree planting season
First, I would like to thank the City of Ottawa for allowing me, a humble tree, the opportunity to talk with you today. Then again, who else would be better…
Let City recreation and cultural activities warm up your winter
Winter is coming. So get out and add little sunshine and warmth by staying in shape, hitting the pool, or taking up a new craft or art project at your…
Message from the Councillor
This week, a very sad event occurred in our ward with the drowning of a 9-year-old boy at Britannia Beach. This accident has deeply touched us all. It is heartbreaking…
Public information meeting: Britannia Beach gull wires: Update
On Tuesday May 9th I hosted a public information meeting regarding Britannia Beach and water quality. City Staff provided a brief information overview regarding the gull wire installation, which will…
Goose Poop
Over the past couple of weeks there has been a noticeable presence of goose droppings along the pathways in and around the Britannia and Andrew Haydon parks. I have been…
Centrepointe’s Skating Rink is expected to open next week
Ottawa – Sharpen your blades and lace up your skates: The Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink opens tomorrow and Lansdowne Park Skating Court is scheduled to open on Friday to kick-off…
Indoor public skating will be available at eleven City arenas starting December 1
Ottawa – Indoor public skating will be available by reservation at eleven City arenas, starting Tuesday, December 1: Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex – Orléans CARDELREC Recreation Complex – Goulbourn Fred…