I will be hosting my annual International Women’s Day speaker event virtually via Zoom on Thursday March 10, from 6:30pm to 8pm. Register today at https://tinyurl.com/RIVER-WARD-IWD22.
Riley Brockington
City Councillor, Conseiller municipal
River Ward, Quartier Rivière
613-580-2486
Riley.Brockington@Ottawa.ca
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...
River Ward Community Update Happy New Year! I hope 2022 is a blessing for you, your family and our friends and neighbours across Ottawa. It has been my pleasure to serve the people of River Ward in 2021 and I look forward to hopefully meeting you in...
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...
River Ward Community Update Dear friends and neighbours of River Ward, What comes to mind when you think about the month of October: colourful leaves, crisp air, the first frost, turkeys, pumpkins, ghosts and goblins, I trust the next 31 days will be enjoyable for you and...
River Ward Community Update Dear friends and neighbours of River Ward, I trust you have had a safe and enjoyable summer. It was a hot one. The cooler nights are welcome. September means back to school and some schools have already started with the majority of children, youth...
River Ward Community Update Dear friends and neighbours of River Ward, When August rolls around every year, I can’t help but think of local corn on the cob and the Ottawa Exhibition. I miss the Ex. I miss the parade, rides, games, the agricultural component, the shows and...
River Ward Community Update Dear friends and neighbours of River Ward, Happy Canada Day! For those of you celebrating today, take care and be mindful when setting off fireworks. A number of issues stemming from Victoria Day has led to some strict rules for Canada Day including no...
River Ward Community Update Dear friends and neighbours of River Ward, Happy June! We are slowly coming to an end of the academic year for students in kindergarten through grade 12 and what a year it has been. To all educators, support staff, and administrators, thank you for your...
River Ward Community Update Dear friends and neighbours of River Ward, May is a beautiful month in River Ward, with the blooming crab apple trees along Prince of Wales Drive, tulips on what seems every front yard, trees bursting with new leaves, and a general sense that...
River Ward Community Update Dear friends and neighbours of River Ward, Spring has sprung! Our first full month of spring will see greater use of our multi-use pathways, parks, and outdoor recreational amenities. Don’t forget that local creeks, ponds, and Rideau River remain saturated and fast-flowing. Be mindful...