It was another busy Saturday, with a construction equipment parade for CHEO’s patients and their family, the West Barrhaven Community Association’s corn and wiener boil at Larkin Park, and MPP Tyler Watt’s barbecue and open house. That evening, I also attended a Palette of Cultures Showcase, a collection of cultural performances by Ottawans from around the world.
In this week’s newsletter:
Strandherd/Riocan traffic signal
Recycling programme update
Pool water discharge
Bite-sized updates.
It’s Wednesday! Sorry we had to delay the newsletter by a day this week. The leaves are starting to change colours, so it’s hard to believe we’re still in drought conditions. It is cooling down nicely, though.
This week’s newsletter discusses:
Electric buses.
Other bite-sized community updates.
I had a great time at the Barrhaven Harvest Fest market on Sunday. Thanks to the many residents who stopped by to say hi and chat…you kept me busy the entire four hours, even when it rained!
This week’s newsletter includes:
OC Transpo data.
Igor Gouzenko.
Bite-sized updates on construction, events, and more.
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!
The final draft, Draft 3, of the new Zoning By-law is now out for circulation and comment until October 3, 2025. The final draft incorporates feedback received during the Draft 2 consultation period, particularly on the outstanding issues identified in the Draft 2 report and direction provided by Council. See the list of public consultation sessions and provide comments.
The City of Ottawa is updating its 2012 Interim Skateboard Strategy, and we want to hear from you! Ottawa’s first skateboard park opened in 1987, and today we operate 25 across the city. As skateboarding and roller sports continue to grow in popularity, we’re planning for the next generation of skateboard parks.
The 18th annual Canada Army Run will have participants running, walking and rolling through Ottawa’s downtown core on Sunday, September 21. Road users should plan ahead for additional travel time on their trip or select alternate routes. Parking restrictions will also be in effect along the entire route.
Son Honneur Mark Sutcliffe, maire de la Ville d’Ottawa, en collaboration avec l'ACFO Ottawa, a le plaisir de vous convier à une cérémonie de lever du drapeau à l’occasion du Jour des Franco-Ontariens et des Franco-Ontariennes et du 50e anniversaire du drapeau franco-ontarien. Joignez-vous à nous! Date : Le jeudi 25 septembre 2025
His Worship Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, in collaboration with ACFO Ottawa, requests the pleasure of your company at a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day and the 50thAnniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag. Join us! Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
All on- and off-ramps at Hunt Club Road and Airport Parkway will be temporarily closed on rotation overnight between 8 pm and 5:30 am until Monday, September 29. The work is taking place overnight to minimize traffic disruptions. Detours will be in place.
