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Before progress can happen, we often have to say goodbye to places that have meant so much to our community. ❤️
Today marks the end of an era as the longtime home of the Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard comes down after serving our community for decades.
This building was far more than bricks and mortar. It was a place of compassion, hope, and support for thousands of individuals and families, made possible by incredible volunteers, staff, donors, and community partners.
While it’s bittersweet to see this familiar landmark disappear, its mission continues stronger than ever.
Thank you to MP Mona Fortier, the City of Ottawa, and the many community partners who helped make this next chapter possible. A special thank you to former Executive Director Erin Omanique for his years of leadership and dedication, and to Executive Director Michelle Lemieux for leading the organization into its exciting future.
The Gloucester Emergency Food Centre is now serving the community from its temporary location at Beacon Hill Mall while a new, purpose-built food centre and affordable seniors’ housing are being built.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey. Buildings may come and go, but compassion, generosity, and community will always remain.
Here’s to honouring the past while building an even stronger future. ❤️
#GloucesterEmergencyFoodCentre #BeaconHill #Community #Ottawa #FoodSecurity BeaconHillCyrville
It was a pleasure to join @_marksutcliffe , Councillors @laura.l.dudas , @ariel4somersetward and Riley Brockington , @yasirnaqvicdn , Kevin McHale of the @sparksstreet BIA, and Janette Sadik-Khan. Great to have @jsadikkhan with her team of @bloombergcities for the unveiling of Canadiana Block on Sparks Street.
Just in time for Canada Day, this incredible public art installation transforms Sparks Street between Kent and Lyon. The series of 13 stunning ground murals showcases the unique beauty of each of Canada’s 10 provinces and three territories.
Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this vibrant project to life. It’s a fantastic addition to downtown Ottawa and a wonderful way to celebrate Canada’s rich landscapes and diversity ahead of Canada Day.
CANADIAN HERITAGE MOMENT 🇨🇦
Congratulations to team Canada! Expectations greatly exceeded proving to the world we are the best country in the world.
There was already gonna be a stampede to the Dollarama for Canada Day, you better get out there and get your stuff now!
MOMENT PATRIMONIAL CANADIEN 🇨🇦
Félicitations à l’équipe du Canada ! Les attentes ont été largement dépassées, prouvant au monde entier que nous sommes le meilleur pays du monde.
Il y aura sans doute une ruée vers les magasins Dollarama pour la Fête du Canada, alors dépêchez-vous d’y aller et de faire vos achats dès maintenant !
#fifaworldcup2026
@teamcanada
SPLISH SPLASH : A alert Mom in the community pointed out a list of splash pads that were showing ward 11 pads closed at the @ottawabloggers so I thought what a great opportunity to throw on some shorts and hit the pads and get some video receipts 🙂
✅Cummings Park: 1060 Cummings
✅Cyrville Park: 1420 Meadowbrook Road
✅Jasmine Park: 2040 Jasmine Crescent
✅Loyola Park: 956 Loyola Avenue
✅Meadowbrook Park: 1485 Meadowbrook Road
✅Palmerston Park: 1326 Ogilvie Road, Gloucester
✅Queensway Park: 1580 Telesat Court, Gloucester
✅Stonehenge Park: 1851 Stonehenge Crescent, Gloucester
✅Whiterock Park: 1245 Matheson Road, Gloucester
❌Fairfield Park: 49 Appleford Street
( plumbing issue being repaired over the next week )
Stay cool out there everybody!
SPLISH SPLASH : Une maman vigilante de notre quartier a signalé sur @ottawabloggers une liste des aires de jeux aquatiques indiquant que celles du 11e arrondissement étaient fermées. Je me suis donc dit : « Quelle belle occasion d’enfiler un short, de filer aux aires de jeux et de filmer quelques preuves vidéo ! » 🙂
✅Parc Cummings : 1060, rue Cummings
✅Parc Cyrville : 1420, chemin Meadowbrook
✅Parc Jasmine : 2040, croissant Jasmine
✅Parc Loyola : 956, avenue Loyola
✅Parc Meadowbrook : 1485, chemin Meadowbrook
✅Parc Palmerston : 1326, chemin Ogilvie, Gloucester
✅Parc Queensway : 1580 Telesat Court, Gloucester
✅Parc Stonehenge : 1851 Stonehenge Crescent, Gloucester
✅Parc Whiterock : 1245 Matheson Road, Gloucester
❌Parc Fairfield : 49 Appleford Street
(problème de plomberie en cours de réparation la semaine prochaine)
Restez au frais, tout le monde !
One of the best parts of serving our community is that a simple coffee meeting can quickly turn into catching up with neighbours, meeting new people, and running into familiar faces.
This morning, I sat down with Sean Crossan and Dan Kelly for a great discussion about strengthening Neighbourhood Watch programs and how we can continue improving coordination between residents, the City of Ottawa, and the Ottawa Police Service. Community safety works best when we’re all working together.
As if that wasn’t enough, I also had the pleasure of running into local legend Seaward Green. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to grab a photo with someone so well known and respected in our community!
Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat. Mornings like these are a great reminder that some of the best conversations—and best ideas—happen over a cup of coffee.
Have a wonderful day, everyone! ☕😊
L’un des grands avantages de s’engager au service de notre communauté, c’est qu’un simple rendez-vous autour d’un café peut rapidement se transformer en occasion de prendre des nouvelles de ses voisins, de faire de nouvelles rencontres et de croiser des visages familiers.
Ce matin, je me suis entretenu avec Sean Crossan et Dan Kelly lors d’une discussion très enrichissante sur le renforcement des programmes de surveillance de quartier et sur la manière dont nous pouvons continuer à améliorer la coordination entre les habitants, la Ville d’Ottawa et le Service de police d’Ottawa. La sécurité communautaire fonctionne mieux lorsque nous travaillons tous ensemble.
Comme si cela ne suffisait pas, j’ai également eu le plaisir de croiser Seaward Green, une véritable légende locale. Je ne pouvais pas laisser passer l’occasion de prendre une photo avec une personne aussi connue et respectée au sein de notre communauté !
Merci à tous ceux qui se sont arrêtés pour discuter. Des matins comme celui-ci nous rappellent à quel point certaines des meilleures conversations – et des meilleures idées – naissent autour d’une tasse de café.
Passez une excellente journée, tout le monde ! ☕😊
Had a great visit at City Hall with the students and staff from Carson Grove Elementary School!
The students came prepared with thoughtful questions, big ideas, and plenty of energy as they learned more about how City Hall works and how decisions are made in our community.
One highlight of the visit was a vote on whether homework should be cancelled. To my surprise, the motion passed… and even more surprising, one of the teachers voted in favour! I won’t be naming names, but it’s safe to say the students were pretty happy with the outcome.
Thank you to everyone from Carson Grove Elementary for stopping by. It’s always a pleasure to welcome young residents to City Hall and see so much curiosity and enthusiasm for their community.
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J’ai eu le plaisir d’accueillir les élèves et le personnel de l’École élémentaire Carson Grove à l’hôtel de ville!
Les élèves sont arrivés avec d’excellentes questions, de grandes idées et beaucoup d’enthousiasme pour en apprendre davantage sur le fonctionnement de l’hôtel de ville et du conseil municipal.
Un des moments marquants de la visite a été un vote sur l’abolition des devoirs. À ma grande surprise, la proposition a été adoptée… et encore plus surprenant, une enseignante a voté en faveur! Je ne révélerai pas son identité, mais disons que les élèves étaient très satisfaits du résultat.
Merci à toute l’équipe de Carson Grove Elementary pour cette belle visite. C’est toujours un plaisir d’accueillir de jeunes résidents à l’hôtel de ville et de voir autant d’intérêt pour leur communauté.
🚗 2nd Annual ByWard Market Car Show 🚗
The Father’s Day edition brought out an incredible mix of classic, custom, and modern vehicles, along with a fantastic community turnout. Great to see @bywardmarket buzzing with energy—and Ward Councillor Stéphanie Plante looking right at home behind the wheel of a Land Rover on display.
🚗 2e Salon automobile annuel du marché By 🚗
L’édition de la fête des Pères a attiré un mélange impressionnant de véhicules classiques, personnalisés et modernes, ainsi qu’une excellente participation de la communauté. Heureux de voir @bywardmarket animé par cette belle énergie — et la conseillère du quartier, Stéphanie Plante, parfaitement à l’aise derrière le volant d’un Land Rover exposé.
Just ran into some of the performers from Ottawa’s newest immersive horror experience and they absolutely committed to the bit. 🎪😱
If you’re looking for something different this summer, check out Behind the Screams: Haunted Carnival at 1D Studios.
🩸 Movie-quality sets
🎭 Live performers
🎪 Twisted carnival atmosphere
😱 Family-friendly hours and full-intensity scare experiences
📍 2935 Conroy Rd, Ottawa
📅 June 12 – July 5
Huge shoutout to the cast for bringing the carnival to the streets today.
Follow: @1d_behindthescreams
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Happy Father’s Day! 💙
Bonne fête des Pères ! 💙
This year is especially meaningful for me. Along with being a proud father, I now have the incredible privilege of adding “Grand-Father” to my name.
Cette année est particulièrement significative pour moi. En plus d’être un père fier, j’ai maintenant l’immense privilège d’ajouter le titre de « grand-père » à mon nom.
There’s something truly special about watching your family grow and seeing a new generation begin. My heart is fuller than ever, and I’m grateful for every moment.
Il y a quelque chose de vraiment spécial à voir sa famille grandir et une nouvelle génération prendre son envol. Mon cœur est plus rempli que jamais et je suis reconnaissant pour chaque instant.
To all the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures—thank you for your love, guidance, strength, and wisdom.
À tous les pères, grands-pères, beaux-pères et figures paternelles — merci pour votre amour, vos conseils, votre force et votre sagesse.
Great to see so many families and OC Transpo staff out enjoying Employee Appreciation Day today. There was plenty of fun at the dunk tank, lots of smiles, and a wonderful atmosphere throughout the event.
It was great to see families spending time together and celebrating the people who help keep our city moving every day.
Thank you to all OC Transpo employees for the work you do for our community. Your dedication and service are appreciated by residents across Ottawa.
C’est formidable de voir autant de familles et de membres du personnel d’OC Transpo profiter aujourd’hui de la Journée de reconnaissance des employés. Le bassin de plongée a fait le bonheur de tous, les sourires étaient au rendez-vous et l’ambiance était formidable tout au long de l’événement.
C’était un plaisir de voir les familles passer du temps ensemble et rendre hommage à ceux qui contribuent chaque jour à faire avancer notre ville.
Merci à tous les employés d’OC Transpo pour le travail que vous accomplissez au service de notre communauté. Votre dévouement et vos services sont appréciés par tous les habitants d’Ottawa.
Garage sale weekend in Beacon Hill and Pineview.
I love people’s ‘ treasure’s ‘ 😉
Week-end de vide-greniers à Beacon Hill et Pineview.
J’adore les « trésors » des gens 😉
What a great day across Beacon Hill and Pineview!
The community garage sales were buzzing with activity, friendly faces, and plenty of treasures to discover. From lemonade stands and millionaire shortbread cookies to children’s books, toys, woodworking creations, and Canada Day crafts, there was something for everyone.
Most of all, it was the amazing community spirit that stood out. I may have had my fill of lemonade and cookies, but it was worth every stop.
Thanks to everyone who helped make it such a fun day!
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Quelle belle journée à Beacon Hill et Pineview!
Les ventes de garage communautaires étaient remplies d’activité, de sourires et de belles trouvailles. Entre les kiosques de limonade, les biscuits millionaire shortbread, les livres pour enfants, les jouets, les créations en bois et les bricolages de la fête du Canada, il y en avait pour tous les goûts.
Mais surtout, c’est l’esprit de communauté qui s’est démarqué. J’ai peut-être abusé un peu de la limonade et des biscuits, mais chaque arrêt en valait la peine!
Merci à tous ceux et celles qui ont contribué à faire de cette journée un si beau succès.
