Stéphanie in the News
Could the ByWard Market have too many social services?
Coun. Stephanie Plante is calling for a new approach to homelessness and drug addiction that would ‘spread the love’ away from Ottawa’s downtown core.
Published Date: October 10, 2025
New clinic, led by nurse practitioners, fills a desperate need for primary care in Vanier
Published Date: September 19, 2025
Punishing this Ottawa councillor for social media remarks is wrong
Published Date: August 25, 2025
Crime levels dropping in ByWard Market: police data
Published Date: August 19, 2025
Latest News
Community Bulletin – Autumn 2025
Oct 21, 2025 | Bulletins & Media Statements, News
As we settle into a new school year, I wanted to check in. This newsletter is a summary of some of the things I’ve been working on since I was elected in 2022. To save space, some of the articles are in English and some in French.
Extended collection hours during peak leaf and yard waste season
Oct 7, 2025 | Community Services, Environment, News
Let’s rake & roll – peak leaf and yard season is almost here. What does this mean? Starting on Tuesday, October 14 waste collection operators have until 8 pm to pick up separately set out leaf and yard waste at the curb.
Richelieu-Vanier Pool
Sep 16, 2025 | News
The City of Ottawa is happy to announce the development of a new 25 meter outdoor pool to be located adjacent the Vanier Library in Richelieu-Vanier Park at 300 des Peres Blancs Avenue in Ward 12.
Summary of Response to the Integrity Commissioner’s Report
Aug 22, 2025 | Bulletins & Media Statements, News
My response to the Integrity Commissioner’s (IC) report on an inquiry respecting my conduct on social media.
Problematic Properties
Jun 19, 2025 | Community Services, News
In April 2024, I brought forward a successful motion at City Council to create a Problematic Properties webpage, to help residents easily understand what qualifies as a problematic property, how to report issues through 3-1-1, and what City departments are involved.
Helping Pets and Pet Owners in Ward 12
Jun 17, 2025 | Community Services, News, Op-eds & Open Letters
During the pandemic, we were reminded just how important our four-legged friends are as a source of comfort, happiness and routine, especially for those who live alone. Sadly, Rideau-Vanier has one of the highest rates of animal surrender, where people find themselves in a difficult situation and are forced to give up their pets.








