April is Oral Health Month: A Great Time to Focus on Your Smile!
April is Oral Health Month, and Ottawa Public Health is offering free dental screenings, fluoride varnish applications, and helpful resources to promote good oral health for all ages.
Building Resilient Communities: Insights from the 2025 Sustainable Communities Conference
The 2025 Sustainable Communities Conference highlighted the urgent need for municipalities to collaborate on climate adaptation and resiliency, with federal support aimed at addressing the growing challenges posed by extreme weather events.
Prioritizing Safety: Intersection Reconfiguration Coming This Year
This year, we’re taking crucial steps to improve safety in our community, starting with the reconfiguration of the Ogilvie and Eastvale intersection to enhance pedestrian, cyclist, and driver safety.
Tracking Ottawa’s Electric Bus Transition: Addressing My Concerns About Delivery Progress
Comparing the number of electric buses received and the infrastructure progress with the original procurement plan helps assess whether deliveries are on track, addressing concerns about potential delays in meeting expectations
Cyrville Station: Stay Connected with Free Wi-Fi and Easy Transit Access
Cyrville Station is an important stop on Ottawa’s O-Train Line 1, offering reliable transit, free Wi-Fi, and easy access to the surrounding community.
Making a Difference, One Night at a Time: The Impact of SOS Street Outreach
Joining SOS Street Outreach Society’s weekly walk through downtown Ottawa was a deeply moving experience that reminded me how small acts of kindness and community can make a profound impact on the lives of the city’s most vulnerable residents.
Shining a Light on Homelessness: The Importance of Coldest Night of the Year
On February 22nd, 2025, the Coldest Night of the Year will bring our community together to raise awareness and funds for homelessness, highlighting the critical need for safe shelter and support services for our most vulnerable residents.
Transit Committee Update
At today’s Transit Committee meeting, I raised key issues regarding the search for used buses, electric bus delays, Route 24 adjustments, and transit security improvements.
A Heartfelt Thank You and Best Wishes to Dr. Vera Etches
Dr. Vera Etches leaves a lasting legacy of exceptional leadership in public health, having dedicated years to improving the health and wellbeing of Ottawa’s residents, and we are confident she will continue to make a meaningful impact in her future endeavors in health.
A Heartwarming Day of Unity: The First-Ever Ice Warriors Charity Hockey Tournament
The Ice Warriors Charity Hockey Tournament brought our community together in an unforgettable day of friendly competition and generosity, all in support of victims of domestic violence through Interval House.