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 27, 2025

Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending the arrival of the Queen and King at Lansdowne.

This week’s newsletter discusses:

  • Leikin Drive closure

  • Water rate structure review

  • Traffic asset inventory

  • Security at City Hall

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Weekly newsletter: May 20, 2025

Welcome to this shortened work week! This week’s newsletter includes:

  • Yard waste peak season

  • Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Barrhaven

  • Ottawa Race Weekend

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Weekly newsletter: May 13, 2025

On Friday, the police station under construction reached an important milestone, with the installation of the last structural beam to “top off” the structure.

Also in this newsletter:

  • Upgrades to the Barrhaven Pumping Station

  • Gauging interest – community association

  • Free well water testing for Hearts Desire, Rideau Glen

  • OC Transpo service cuts, more observations

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: May 6, 2025

Welcome to what seems to be a rainy and gloomy week, assuming the weather forecast holds. But that gives way to what should be a beautiful Mother’s Day.

In this week’s newsletter:

  • Finchley Park swings

  • Oak wilt

  • Liberation of the Netherlands

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: April 29, 2024

Between hockey games and an election, there’s been a lot of good television lately. It’s been terrible for my bedtime.

In this newsletter:

  • New Ways to Bus field notes

  • Ways to have your say on City issues

  • Events in the community

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Weekly newsletter: April 22, 2025

Welcome to another week! I hope you had a restful Easter weekend. This week’s newsletter talks about the “why” behind OC Transpo’s upcoming service cuts.

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Weekly newsletter - April 15, 2025

I really hope it’s finally safe to change over to summer tires…

This week’s newsletter includes:

  • Seeking your feedback for Fallowfield/Greenbank

  • Easter weekend schedule changes

  • Spring tree planting

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Newsletter archive