Recent News

Starting Monday, January 7, Elgin Street will be closed to traffic from Somerset Street to Catherine Street.  Additionally, there will be traffic impacts on Elgin Street between Laurier Avenue and Somerset Street: One southbound lane will remain open along Elgin Street from Laurier Avenue to...

OC Transpo adjusts schedules for holidays, offers free service for New Year’s Eve and introduces new route in Barrhaven Ottawa – Special holiday service will run from December 24 to January 4, so customers should check their schedule before heading out. Transit is the safe and reliable...

Today, I provided an update to residents on the development at 1354 and 1376 Carling Avenue, currently occupied by the Travelodge Hotel.  On August 29, 2018 City Council approved the zoning bylaw amendment application to allow this development to move forward. At this time, the...

On Saturday, December 8, I hosted a public open house for residents to review some options for new play equipment and features coming to Alexander Park. I thank all residents and families that were able to attend the public open house. For any residents that...

Today at City Council, City staff tabled a report with information and recommendations to inform City Council’s decision to either allow cannabis retail outlets in Ottawa or keep them outside of the municipal boundary when the province allows storefronts starting on April 1. City Council...

Operation Big Turkey will return once again to the Carlington Recreation Centre on Caldwell Avenue on Christmas Eve, Dec 24 from 12:30 -2:00pm and the Hunt Club - Riverside Park Community Centre from 2:30-4:30pm. All are welcome, regardless of income, address or position. Join your...

Join me, along with City Councillor Diane Deans, as we discuss safety in our community with the Ottawa Police Service, Crime Prevention Ottawa and the John Howard Society. Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Greenboro Community Centre, 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive. ...

Hogs Back Dam and Fixed Bridge Rideau Waterway National Historic Site Cofferdam to be installed Hogs Back Dam and Fixed Bridge project site map November 28, 2018 – This week, the contractor for the Hogs Back Dam and Fixed Bridge rehabilitation project will begin installing the cofferdam on the...

City serving up available street-food spaces for 2019 Ottawa – The City is calling for proposals to occupy 22 available on-street food spaces in 2019.  There are 10 cart spaces and 12 truck spaces available. The list of available locations can be found on ottawa.ca. A volunteer street-food...

The Finance and Economic Development Committee was briefed today on the progress of construction of the Confederation Line. City staff provided a project update with respect to key milestones achieved, notably concerning testing and commissioning. Trains are running in test mode from Tunney’s Pasture to Blair stations...