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.

Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: October 29, 2024

Thank you to the residents who came to the barbecue at Foot Guards Park last Saturday.

It was also so awesome seeing kids and parents in Halloween costumes at Farley Mowat Public School’s trunk or treat event. My favourite costume was the girl dressed as a toilet (I wonder if it’s related to the skibidi toilet thing).

In this week’s newsletter:

  • Sprung structures – update eight

  • Trillium Line trial running ended

  • O-Train Line 1 service disruptions

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: October 22, 2024

The police station construction on Prince of Wales south of Strandherd continues to progress on schedule. As part of that work, crews will be connecting the facility to city water mains under Prince of Wales the night of Thursday October 24, 10:00 pm to 4:00 am.

In this week’s newsletter:

  • Foot Guards Park barbecue

  • Trillium Line trial running – phase two

  • O-Train Line 1 service disruptions

  • Sprung structure shelter

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: October 15, 2024

I hope you had the opportunity over the last few days to gather with friends, family, or people important to you to share a meal and reflect on all that you’re grateful for.

In this week’s newsletter:

  • O-Train Line 2 trial running

  • Realigned bus network and interim changes

  • Sprung structure shelter update

  • Carleton University parking

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: October 8, 2024

Last Thursday, I hosted Mayor Sutcliffe for a tour of Barrhaven East. We stopped by the police station construction site, a few local businesses, and highlighted some traffic needs in our community.

Also in this newsletter:

  • Sprung structure shelter – update five

  • O-Train Line 2 trial running

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: October 1, 2024

Welcome to the first week of October. Today is apparently international coffee day.

In this week’s newsletter:

  • Fenced dog parks

  • Autumn tree planting

  • O-Train Line 1 service on Saturday

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: September 24, 2024

Welcome to the last full week of September! It’s officially autumn and “PSL szn.”

In this week’s newsletter:

  • Pedestrian crossover at St. Mother Teresa High School

  • Journée des Franco-Ontarien/ennes

  • New garbage limit

  • O-Train Line 1 service

  • Get help with snow clearing

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: September 17, 2024

Summer 2024 is making a last stand before we head into pumpkin spice and Uggs season.

In this issue:

  • Sprung structure shelter update

  • Woodroffe/Deerfox-Stoneway road cut

  • Budget directions

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: September 10, 2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Barrhaven Harvest Fest on Sunday. Despite the gloomy weather, turnout was great, and I was grateful many residents came by to say hi and have a chat!

In this week’s newsletter:

  • Late-night traffic enforcement

  • Ottawa Police South Facility update

  • Traffic updates

  • Proposed Zoning By-law public virtual consultation.

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Newsletter archive