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My office remains open to deal with day-to-day constituency matters.
Three $1,000 “Community Builders – Rideau-Vanier” Scholarships support Rideau–Vanier students pursuing careers in skilled trades and early childhood education—two fields essential to Ottawa’s future.
On July 28, we celebrated the official inauguration of Herbert and Estelle Brown Park with the Brown family, Black History Ottawa, and members of the community.
An update on the Edgewood Childcare Centre permanently closing on Sept 4, 2026. The City is supporting affected families in finding alternative child care options.
On June 25, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee (PWIC) approved the school street pilot project I initiated by adding 3 more schools.
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.
Shepherds of Good Hope is planning to transform its King Edward Avenue shelter into supportive housing with on-site health services, shifting from emergency sheltering to permanent housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
My office partnered with the University of Ottawa, the Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa, and the City of Ottawa to launch a new speaker series focused on evidence-based solutions to housing and homelessness, featuring international expert Dr. Ligia Teixeira.
I have participated in a number of measures that are making the market a safer place for everyone, from residents of Ward 12 to visitors from other parts of the city, to international tourists…
Does this unfortunately look all too familiar to you? Construction projects that trespass onto neighbouring properties, damage fencing or landscaping, or ignore approved conditions are becoming too common.
FINALLY, Vanier is getting a new recreation centre. This is the most significant city investment for new infrastructure in Vanier since amalgamation.
After four years of advocacy, today we officially signed an agreement to move forward on a new recreation center as part of the community hub at 250 Montréal Road with the CSC Vanier, the City of Ottawa and Regional Group.
