Newsletters

My newsletter has evolved into a combination of a blog, column, and editorial. Published every Tuesday, it’s the best way to learn more about what’s on my mind and what’s happening in the community, the city, and at City Hall!

This page includes the 10 most recent newsletters published. An archive of past newsletter issues is at the bottom of the page.

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Weekly Newsletter: November 29, 2022

There’s optimism in the air at City Hall among new and returning Councillors. Along with the resounding demand to be a less divisive Council, there is value in being able to see and work with each other in person. From meeting in each other’s offices to simply greeting each other in the hallway, it has added a sense of camaraderie among us.

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Newsletter archive

    • November 5, 2024 - Remembrance Day, sprung structure shelter update nine, fenced dog parks, Andy Haydon

    • October 29, 2024 - sprung structure shelter update eight, Trillium Line trial running, O-Train Line 1 service disruptions

    • October 22, 2024 - Foot Guards Park barbecue, Trillium Line trial running update, O-Train Line 1 service disruptions, sprung structure shelter

    • October 15, 2024 - Trillium Line trial running, sprung structure shelter update, additional parking for Carleton students

    • October 8, 2024 - sprung structure shelter update, Trillium Line testing

    • October 1, 2024 - fenced dog parks, autumn tree planting, O-Train Line 1 service

    • September 24, 2024 - St. Mother Teresa High School pedestrian crossover, Journée des Franco-Ontariens/ennes, new garbage limit, O-Train Line 1 service, get help with snow clearing

    • September 17, 2024 - sprung structure shelter update, Stoneway/Woodroffe road cut, 2025 municipal budget directions

    • September 10, 2024 - late-night traffic enforcement, police station update, traffic updates, Zoning By-law public virtual consultation

    • September 3, 2024 - school zone speed limits, waste collection vehicles update, Harvest Fest

    • August 27, 2024 - Labour Day reminder, back to school, waste containers in parks

    • August 20, 2024 - Greenbank/Highbury Park traffic signals, sidewalk inspections, O-Train partial closure, U-Pass and student card integration

    • August 13, 2024 - Mayor's press conference

    • August 6, 2024 - Strandherd traffic signals, transit funding, Marketplace towers, sprung structure shelter update

    • July 30, 2024 - Fallowfield/Transitway signals, sprung structure shelter update, E. coli at beaches

    • July 23, 2024 - community barbecue, sprung structure shelter update, police enforcement, Fallowfield/Transitway signals, new bike posts

    • July 16, 2024 - catch basins, Woodroffe resurfacing, Clearbrook/Longfields modifications

    • July 9, 2024 - Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy and sprung structure shelters

    • July 2, 2024 - no newsletter (Canada Day)

    • June 25, 2024 - summer construction update, student artwork (traffic light boxes), water safety, Canada Day

    • June 18, 2024 - rats

    • June 11, 2024 - new zoning by-law

    • June 4, 2024 - D-Day, new garbage limit, yard waste

    • May 28, 2024 - city grass cutting, Greenbank Greenbelt pathway, special consideration waste collection

    • May 21, 2024 - waste collection vehicles, visit a local business

    • May 14, 2024 - fireworks safety, changes to policing, planned summer construction projects

    • May 7, 2024 - Volunteer Ottawa VOscars

    • April 30, 2024 - tree planting, sewer cleaning

    • April 23, 2024 - sports fields delayed opening

    • April 16, 2024 - water rate structure review

    • April 9, 2024 - tree planting programme survey, fibre optic installation

    • April 2, 2024 - curb weeds, Earl Mulligan traffic calming

    • March 26, 2024 - benches, Easter schedule changes

    • March 19, 2024 - upgrades to 3-1-1, debt collection bungle

    • March 12, 2024 - no newsletter (March Break)

    • March 8, 2024 - special comment about the family lost to tragedy

    • March 5, 2024 - Woodroffe Avenue lane reductions, Solid Waste Master Plan, Minto Recreation Complex annual pool maintenance

    • February 27, 2024 - Stoneway/Woodroffe partial no-right-on-red, property taxes

    • February 20, 2024 - Solid Waste Master Plan

    • February 13, 2024 - library and recreation updates, Winterlude, Family Day event at Centrepointe Park

    • February 6, 2024 - bus network realignment and explanation of routes

    • January 30, 2024 - developer contributions, tribute to Merv Beckstead

    • January 23, 2024 - Woodroffe water main repair, snowbank removal

    • January 16, 2024 - snow clearing, vehicle thefts, Woodroffe/Slack water main works

    • January 9, 2024 - Woodroffe/Slack water main works, vacant unit tax, new year's eve event

    • January 2, 2024 - no newsletter (new year's week)