With the arrival of April, I certainly look forward to warmer days ahead. The wintry blast of snow and ice this past weekend was a reminder that our weather this time of year is unpredictable. The pothole crews have been out, repairing our roads, which will...
Spring arrives on March 20 and the sunny skies are most welcome. We certainly received our fair share of snow last month. I appreciated your patience and understanding as Snow Operations crews worked non-stop to remove large volumes of snow. What an exciting month, packed with a number...
Although February is the shortest month of the year, it is packed with many activities to keep us busy. Winterlude started yesterday (January 31) and will run this weekend and the following two weekends this month. There is so much to do, spread out across Ottawa...
Happy New Year! May I take this opportunity to wish you all the best for 2025. It continues to be a fantastic opportunity to serve our community and City and I look forward to working with you to make our neighbourhoods the very best place to...
For those of you who celebrate, may I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas, and a safe and Happy New Year to everyone. I hope you have opportunities this month to enjoy time with family and friends and...
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...
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...
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...
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