Newsletters
December is just flying by! Our last Committee meeting of the year is tomorrow to discuss and vote on the updated Zoning By-law. Details will be shared in an early-2026 newsletter.
In this week’s newsletter:
Snow clearing
Ward office
Other bite-sized updates
In this week’s newsletter:
Beatrice/Queensbury bus shelter
Pre-authorised debit (PAD) administrative fee
Seeking your feedback – Waterbridge Drive
OC Transpo/Loblaw annual holiday dood drive
It was great to have seen so many residents and their families on Sunday at the Minto Recreation Complex for the Barrhaven family skate day. I enjoyed my role as the pasta distributor in chief that evening, even though the pastries were more popular
In this week’s newsletter:
Transition to provincial recycling programme
Chocolate and dogs
Bite-sized updates
This week’s newsletter is shorter, as the content I hoped to include is dependent on meetings that have been rescheduled.
City updates
The holiday season is a time full of joy and celebration, but it's important to keep safety in mind to protect your loved ones and your home. When preparing for your festivities, follow these fire prevention and safety tips from Ottawa Fire Services.
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for the holiday season between Wednesday, December 24 and Friday, January 2.
Residents who want to get a head start on completing their Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration can now do so. The formal declaration period will open on January 1, 2026.
Construction continues to progress well with the super structure now complete. This facility will help growing communities in Ottawa South be served better.
There has been a rapid and significant rise in Influenza A across Ontario, including the Eastern Ontario region. CHEO is reporting a higher-than-usual number of flu cases and complications for this time of year.
From December 12, 2025 to January 15, 2026, take advantage of the Canada Strong pass at Ingenium museums. Get free admission for children and youth under 17, along with 50% off admission for young adults aged 18 to 24.

