For the full e-newsletter, click HERE (en français aussi)For previous issues, click HERE (en français aussi) Dear friends and neighbours of River Ward, March has always been one of my favourite months because it is a month filled with hope. As we say goodbye to winter in a few...
River Ward Community Update Dear Friends and Neighbours of River Ward, Another challenging month is behind us. As I write my update from the Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre on Sunday afternoon (May 29), just under 2,000 households remain without power in River Ward, on the...
River Ward Community Update April showers bring May flowers, sunny days and longer hours… With patches of snow here and there if you look closely, we are finally in our first full month of Spring. We also celebrate and observe a number of religious holidays and events...
River Ward Community Update The month of March has always been a month of hope for me, the arrival of Spring, warmer temperatures and a visit to a sugar bush for a sweet treat. Today is St David’s Day (Patron Saint of Wales) and Mardi Gras, traditionally...
River Ward Community Update February may be the shortest month of the year, but there is certainly a lot on the go.The cold weather may prevent some of us from getting outside, but River Ward offers a bounty of activities to keep us busy.The Terry Fox Athletic...
On December 2, I consulted with residents regarding a plan to decrease the travel lanes on Kirkwood from 4 to 2 and use the surplus space to create bike lanes in each direction. It is proposed to also include a middle turning lane. Thank you to all those who participated, a video was recorded for resident who were unable to attend.
To view video of session, click on the following link: Kirkwood Avenue Design Public Consultation - Dec 2, 2021
To view draft presentation, click on the following link: Kirkwood Avenue Presentation
River Ward Community Update December is a colourful month, with celebrations of the Festival of Lights-Hanukkah (November 29 to December 6), Christmas (December 25) and Kwanzaa (December 26 to January 1). Wishing you the best of times with your family and friends if you celebrate any...
River Ward Community Update We Will Remember Them “The Remembrance Day Ceremony has played a major role in Remembrance since 1931. Every year, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we gather in memorial parks, community halls, workplaces, schools and homes to stand...
2022 Draft Budget Public Consultation Dear friends and neighbours of River Ward, You will have two River Ward opportunities in the coming weeks to be informed on the City’s draft budget for 2022.I, along with some of my Council colleagues, have organized virtual consultation sessions for residents...
The City’s Finance and Economic Development Committee today received a presentation from the Ottawa Hospital outlining development plans for its new Civic Campus. The Ottawa Hospital has completed the next stage of planning for the campus and plans to open in 2028 as one of the largest and...
Applications for a Cannabis Retail License The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has notified the City of Ottawa that an application for a license to operate a cannabis retail store has been made for a property at 3685 Riverside Drive. To find details and provide comments...
Thank you again to the many neighbours who came out to a virtual town hall on Thursday, March 18 to receive updates on projects in the Ridgemont community of River Ward. Below you will find the slides from the Stage 2 LRT presentation and the...