Finally, 45 years ago yesterday, Terry Fox was forced to end his Marathon of Hope just outside Thunder Bay after 143 days and 5,373 kilometres. At a tearful press conference, Fox announced his cancer had returned and spread to his lungs.
In this week’s newsletter:
2026 budget direction
The autumn legislative agenda
Integrity Commissioner report
Updates on construction, road closures, and more!
It’s the last week of August and the end of summer vacation for many. To some (thanks to years of marketing by Staples), it’s the most wonderful time of the year.
This week’s newsletter includes:
Rats
Fallowfield/Greenbank intersection
Construction, road closure, recreation updates and more!
From celebrating India and Pakistan’s independence days to the Mayor’s barbecue and my farmers market booth, the past weekend was one of the busiest weekends I’ve ever had, but I was grateful to have met so many Barrhaven East residents throughout!
A much shorter newsletter this week, as I’m at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference downtown the first half of the week.
Last night, I sent a note to our police district inspector after what felt like a significant increase in muffler noise and racing over the last four or five nights. I’m hoping it’s a one-off, because the issue has been decently managed otherwise this year.
In this week’s newsletter:
OC Transpo service to high schools
Cleaning the Capital
Resident inquiries from the farmers market
Minor updates on construction and more
Breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple options like toast with peanut butter and banana, yogurt with fruit and granola, or even a quick smoothie with scrambled eggs can provide the fuel kids need to start their day.
📢 Important notice: Children's programs are suspended between August 22 and September 15 as we prepare for our Fall Programs. The children's area including scavenger hunts are still open and awaiting your visit.
Ottawa Public Health is reporting the first human case of WNV infection in an Ottawa resident for the 2025 season and has confirmed that a horse in Ottawa recently tested positive for EEEV.
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Labour Day holiday on Monday, September 1.
Due to the extreme dry conditions, three local conservation authorities have issued low water advisories. Users of private wells are encouraged to be prudent with their water use and avoid all unnecessary watering activities, including lawn watering.
Children's programs will be suspended between August 22 - September 15 as we prepare for our Fall Programs. The children's area including scavenger hunts are still open and awaiting your visit.
