Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward Councillor – Welcome to summer Kitchissippi! I know we’re all looking forward to the long sunny days ahead. Read on to find out more about what’s coming up in our ward this month. I’m thrilled to be hosting a ribbon cutting at Reid Park […]
Submitted by Erica Braunovan, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board trustee – June is upon us and we are in the final stretch of the school year. While it would be tempting to slow down for this last little while, it is inevitably one of the busiest times of the year […]
Submitted by Catherine McKenna, MP Ottawa Centre – Dear residents, Recently, our government tabled Investing in the Middle Class, the federal budget for 2019. We’ve created some exciting opportunities that will help build a better Ottawa Centre. With Budget 2019, the government is continuing to invest to grow the […]
Submitted by Joel Harden, MPP Ottawa Centre – A common thread linking decisions of the Ford government during its first year is an understanding of the price of everything and the value of nothing. Whether it’s cuts to festivals, education, or inaction on accessibility, they’re prepared to balance the […]
Submitted by Erica Braunovan, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board trustee – Wow! June is just around the corner, and while I look forward to our two month summer break there is still a substantial amount of work to be done at the board table. Between now and the end of June […]
Submitted by Joel Harden, MPP Ottawa Centre – Time to prioritize cyclists’ safety I was heartbroken and angered by news of a cyclist who was killed by a hit-and-run driver on May 16. Just steps away from city hall on Laurier Avenue, the collision is a tragic reminder […]
Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward Councillor – The spring has flown by and June has arrived in Kitchissippi. With lots of fun summer events coming up and the promise of warm weather ahead, there is lots to look forward to here in Ottawa! Read for more information. The City […]
Submitted by Catherine McKenna, MP Ottawa Centre – In the summer of 2015, while running to be the Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, I asked to meet with representatives of community organizations working to address violence against women and to provide housing and other services to vulnerable […]
Submitted by Erica Braunovan, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board trustee – On April 2 at the OCDSB Committee of the Whole meeting we held a discussion regarding an Operational Review of Learning Support Services, the department in charge of special education. This discussion was an opportunity for Trustees to […]
Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward Councillor – Now that it’s May the city and the ward are gearing up for summer! Read on to find out what’s coming up in our sunniest season. Have you been cleaning out your basement, attic, or garage lately and finding lots of […]
Submitted by Catherine McKenna, MP Ottawa Centre – Summer is fast approaching and many young Canadians are now turning their minds to summer jobs. The Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program provides young Canadians with meaningful work experience. Canada’s job market is rapidly changing and it’s essential that […]
Submitted by Catherine McKenna, MP Ottawa Centre – Canada’s economy is strong and growing, more Canadians are working, and families have more money to save or spend each month. Investing in the middle class means investing in people—with more help for those who need it, and less for those […]
Submitted by Joel Harden, MPP Ottawa Centre – From time to time, a report comes along that rouses us from complacency and shows us the need for action. The release of Hon. David C. Onley’s Report on the Third Review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act […]
Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward Councillor – Spring is finally here Kitchissippi, and with it a feeling of renewal! Read on to find out what’s new and exciting for our ward. The City of Ottawa has begun a multi-year process of developing a new Official Plan, which will create […]
Submitted by Erica Braunovan, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board trustee – March through June is budget season at the OCDSB, a large component of which is academic staffing. The OCDSB budget process is perennially awkward as we set academic staffing levels in advance of receiving information of our overall […]
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