by Stéphanie Plante | Dec 18, 2025 | Budget, Community Services, News
I voted in favour of the Community Services Budget that passed at Council on Dec 10th. Here are some highlights: The Community Funding Framework invests $34 million in 140 social services agencies, which includes $2.1 million invested in the Community Safety...
by Stéphanie Plante | Dec 18, 2025 | Bulletins & Media Statements, Housing, News, Op-eds & Open Letters, Planning & Development
The new zoning bylaw has been working its way forward since the first draft was issued on April 29, 2024. The third draft was considered by a joint committee of Council this week. The new zoning bylaw is needed to update the city’s zoning so that it is consistent with...
by Stéphanie Plante | Dec 12, 2025 | Cultural Development, Housing, News, Transportation
I was at the Mayor’s Breakfast this morning (Monday, December 8th) with Prime Minister Mark Carney, and I left with mixed feelings. It’s great that PM Carney the time to speak about the federal work underway in our nation’s capital: The bid to bring the Sommet de la...
by Stéphanie Plante | Dec 12, 2025 | Bulletins & Media Statements, Community Services, News
Beginning on Thursday, January 1, 2026, the City of Ottawa will no longer be responsible for collecting your blue and black bin. Under regulations from the Government of Ontario, the producers of paper and packaging will be responsible for collecting and processing...
