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: February 10, 2026

With more snow on the way, please ensure your exterior vents are kept clear and free of snow and ice. Blocked vents may increase the risk of carbon monoxide exposure inside your home.

This week’s newsletter includes:

  • More recycling information

  • Recycling – taxes and fees

  • Coyotes

  • Amazon

  • Bite-sized updates

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: February 3, 2026

Welcome to February! Snowbank removal continues to progress through the ward, though there will be no daytime removal today, as it’s garbage day. Public works staff were a bit too ambitious in their scheduling last week, which resulted in several streets not completed by the end of the shift.

In this week’s newsletter:

  • Looking ahead to construction season

  • Amazon update

  • Bite-sized updates

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: January 27, 2026

It’s the last week of January already! In this week’s newsletter:

  • Replacement recycling bins

  • Dog designation at Chapman Mills forests

  • Winter heating safety

  • Various bite-sized updates

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: January 20, 2026

January normally feels like 250 days long, but I feel this January is flying by. 

This week’s newsletter discusses:

  • Transit fleet situation, cancelled trips

  • Electric buses

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: January 13, 2026

Happy new year, Barrhaven East!

This first newsletter of 2026 looks at how the first week of the waste collection changes went, hiccups, and some answers to commonly asked questions so far. Also, a continuation of the Beatrice/Queensbury bus shelter saga.

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: December 23, 2025

This is the last newsletter of the year. We will take two weeks off from publishing, followed by the first newsletter of 2026 on Tuesday, January 13. But in the meantime, here are updates on:

  • Woodroffe/Deerfox-Stoneway

  • City services over the holidays

  • 2025, a brief retrospective (A few words and thoughts, with your indulgence)

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Weekly newsletter: December 16, 2025

December is just flying by! Our last Committee meeting of the year is tomorrow to discuss and vote on the updated Zoning By-law. Details will be shared in an early-2026 newsletter.

In this week’s newsletter:

  • Snow clearing

  • Ward office

  • Other bite-sized updates

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: December 9, 2025

In this week’s newsletter:

  • Beatrice/Queensbury bus shelter

  • Pre-authorised debit (PAD) administrative fee

  • Seeking your feedback – Waterbridge Drive

  • OC Transpo/Loblaw annual holiday dood drive

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Newsletter archive