At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them. As Remembrance Day approaches (November 11) please take time to reflect on the personal sacrifices made for us. We must and will remember them. On October 24, Hunt Club...
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is recommending that individuals receive an updated KP.2-containing COVID-19 mRNA vaccine this fall to protect themselves against current variants. Individuals 6 months and older should get the updated KP.2 COVID-19 vaccine if it has been 6 months since their last dose...
Dear Friends and Neighbours,With a heavy heart, I invite you to attend a Community Vigil - in memory of Brkti Berhe – mother, spouse, friend, neighbour. The vigil will be held on Tuesday, October 29 at 6pm, in Paul Landry Park (north end). We have been shocked with...
October is probably one of my top three favourite months - the spectacular leaves, pumpkins, ghosts and goblins and opportunities to give thanks with family. I draw your attention to a number of in-person meetings the City is hosting this month to showcase the Zoning Bylaw...
The southbound right-turn lane on Riverside Drive at Hunt Club Road will close overnight and during the weekend at the following dates and times for work related to the Hunt Club Road and Riverside Drive intersection modifications project: From 7 pm on Thursday, September 26 until...
Welcome back. May I offer my very best wishes to everyone in the school system, students, educators and everyone else who are part of the team, I trust you will have a successful year ahead. With more pedestrians and cyclists travelling to and from school, we...
Although the Ottawa Exhibition no longer exists, I can’t help but remember many happy summers attending this amazing event at Lansdowne Park every time the calendar turns to August. The evenings may get a bit cooler this month, but there is still much to enjoy...
Happy Canada Day! Enjoy a great day, celebrating a terrific country, a country with near infinite possibilities and opportunities. There are many celebrations happening across the downtown core today, be safe and have fun. Please note that OC Transpo is free all day today. Enjoy River...
What a great month ahead for all of our local graduates. Let us take some time this month to celebrate the academic achievements of all graduates, congratulations! In addition to celebrating graduates, this month has Shavuot, Father Day’s, Eid-al-Adha*, the First Day of Summer, National Indigenous Peoples Day and Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. I am...
May I take this opportunity to wish all mothers, grandmothers, aunts and mother figures, a very Happy Mother’s Day (May 12). I am hosting my annual Mother’s Day High Tea on May 11, with two afternoon seatings. Whether the issue is the need for more consistent...
April showers bring May flowers. I hope you enjoy this first full month of Spring. For those who celebrated, I trust you had an enjoyable Easter weekend. On April 10 (tentative date), Eid-al-Fitr, a major holiday, is celebrated by Muslims and commemorates the end of the holy month...
Dear friends and neighbours of River Ward,Spring will officially arrive in a few weeks, but it certainly feels this week that we have a head start. I am pleased to be hosting three main events in the ward this month: Trivia Night (March 2), Women’s Day...