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: June 17, 2025

This week’s newsletter is a single topic long read on the future of our waste management. What happens after the municipal landfill reaches capacity?

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Weekly newsletter: June 10, 2025

It seems yesterday’s rain also cleared out the remaining wildfire smoke — air quality looks pretty good for the rest of the week.

This week’s newsletter includes:

  • Administrative penalty system (parking tickets)

  • Auditor General 2026-2027 workplan survey

  • Local road closures and construction

  • Recreation closures

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Weekly newsletter: June 3, 2025

It seems like it’ll finally feel like June this week, including temperatures approaching 30°C. The current forecast for Wednesday includes a humidex of 36°C.

In this week’s newsletter:

  • Environmental investigation at 1005, 1045 Greenbank

  • Special well water testing drop-off

  • Personal consumption of alcohol in parks

  • O-Train Line 1 June adjustments

  • O-Train Line 2

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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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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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