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: May 7, 2024

Every year since 2011, Volunteer Ottawa has hosted the VOscars to recognize individuals, organizations, and businesses who have made a difference in the community. It’s thanks to the dedication of volunteers that so many organizations exist in Ottawa.

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Weekly newsletter: April 30, 2024

Yesterday marked the beginning of the City’s 2024 spring tree planting season. A total of 116 trees of various native species will be planted across Barrhaven East this spring.

In other news, routine sewer cleaning has started for communities bounded by Greenbank, the Via tracks, Fallowfield, Woodroffe, and Strandherd.

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Weekly newsletter: April 23, 2024

Municipal ball diamonds and sports fields are expected to open on time this year on 1 May (ball diamonds) and 15 May (other sports fields). Given the dry winter, staff are looking into the possibility of opening the other sports fields earlier than 15 May. Please don’t use the fields before they are open to avoid damaging them.

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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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