As December is now here, let us enjoy the many opportunities this month to gather with friends, family and community. Across Ottawa, festivities related to Hanukkah (December 7 - 13), Christmas (December 25) and Kwanzaa (December 26 - January 1) will be held. From my family to yours,...
Special mid-November E-newsletterThis special mid-month e-newsletter is meant to alert you to two matters that may be of interest to you.OC Transpo is proposing City-wide changes to bus routes, many routes in River Ward are likely to be impacted. I have provided details below.There is also an invitation...
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,On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month…We Will Remember Them.Riley River Ward Electronic Waste Depot November 4 l 10:00am - 4:00pmJunk That Funk will be collecting e-waste in the parking...
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,Happy October! Look at those leaves slowly turn. By the end of this month, few will remain on the trees. Enjoy this glorious month, by getting...
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, Happy September. The summer has flown by! With the return of cooler weather and leaves showing signs that autumn is on the way, we now focus on...
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, Happy Canada Day! Best wishes to one and all celebrating our nation’s 156th birthday. It has been a very busy first half of 2023 at Ottawa...
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, It is great to see green grass and buds starting to sprout on local trees. With spring flowers popping up in local garden beds, adding welcomed colour...
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, Happy April. Many of us will be retrieving bicycles from garages, basements and apartment storage rooms, with hopes for good weather and cleared pathways to get out...
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...
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, January has always been a challenging month for me to get through. We made it. Now on to February, the shortest month, Winterlude, Valentine’s Day...
Happy New Year. My very best to you and your family in 2023. May it bring good health, happiness and prosperity to you all. It is time to press ahead with a number of matters in River Ward, as reinforced on the door steps this recent...
Dear friends and neighbours of River Ward, On November 15, the newly elected City Council was sworn in to office to serve the people of Ottawa over the next four years. I am very hopeful that this Council will work collaboratively, professionally and focused on the...