by Stéphanie Plante | Jun 30, 2026 | Bulletins & Media Statements, Community Services, News, Op-eds & Open Letters, Partnerships
One of the issues I heard about over and over again during my first term was traffic safety, especially around our schools. Ward 12 has about 8 schools and 1 high school, so we have a lot of kids walking, cycling, or scootering during the week. Getting to school...
by Stéphanie Plante | Jun 23, 2026 | Community Services, News, Planning & Development
In addition to getting a new playground and splash pad, Carillon Park in Vanier will be turned into Ottawa’s first Sponge Park thanks to a Ward 12 CIL investment of $860,000. A Sponge Park is designed to better absorb and manage rainwater where it falls. “Sponge”...
by Stéphanie Plante | Jun 19, 2026 | Community Services, Housing, News
Ottawa, ON – Shepherds of Good Hope (SGH) plans to transform its current emergency shelter into a health and supportive housing facility designed to better serve people experiencing chronic homelessness, while creating lasting benefits for the broader community. The...
