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!

An archive of past newsletter issues is at the bottom of the page.

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Weekly newsletter: April 16, 2024

On Saturday, I was joined by Councillor Hill, MPP MacLeod, MP Arya, and many others in the community to officially open The Salvation Army’s new building at 102 Bill Leathem.

Also in this newsletter is information about the City's water rate structure review, and how you can share your feedback.

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Weekly newsletter: April 9, 2024

I spent a few hours in Lancaster, Ontario (east of Cornwall) yesterday to watch the eclipse with my wife’s family. What an unforgettable experience! Other than the darkness, most striking to me was the temperature change as the darkness set in.

Also in this newsletter:

  • tree planting programme

  • fibre optic installations

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Weekly newsletter: March 26, 2024

We’re hoping to make our community more friendly to older adults by adding sidewalk benches where they are needed most. Also, this newsletter includes a summary of schedule changes to City services Good Friday through Easter Monday.

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Weekly newsletter: March 19, 2024

On Sunday, I attended the funeral of the Wickramasinghe family and Gamini Amarakoon, a family friend, whose lives were cut short two weeks ago. The ceremony was sombre and peaceful, as their family, friends, and strangers from across the city said goodbye.

In this newsletter:

  • upcoming upgrades to 3-1-1

  • debt collection

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Reflecting on yesterday

Yesterday’s news is never easy, but the tragic and gruesome circumstances and how close to home it happened made it even more difficult to process. Our community is reeling from the loss of six people to a tragic, senseless act of violence. They were family to some, friends to others, but neighbours to all of us.

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Weekly newsletter: March 5, 2024

At the time of writing (10:00 pm last night), the forecast for today is a high of 17°C and mostly sunny. I hope it materialises and you have a chance to enjoy it!

In this newsletter:

  • Woodroffe Avenue lane reductions

  • Solid Waste Master Plan (incineration)

  • Minto Recreation Complex annual pool maintenance

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Weekly newsletter: February 27, 2024

A few days ago, my wife and I returned from Hong Kong where we visited family, celebrated Lunar New Year, and ate all the food. We knew it was a good trip, because we were feeling ready to come back to Ottawa the last few days we were there.

This week's newsletter includes:

  • Stoneway-Claridge/Woodroffe right-on-red

  • property tax payment

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