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.
Edgewood Childcare Centre Closure Update
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On this page you will find Stéphanie's Posts in the Housing Category
Shepherds Of Good Hope Announces Vision to Transform Shelter into Supportive Housing
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.
Inaugural Collaborative International Series on Innovation in Housing and 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.
Councillor Report: Strengthening Protections Against Construction Encroachment
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.
Housing starts in Ward 12
Net increase of 1157 Units in 2025
Infill and Encroachment Issues
Documents for the public consultation on March 26th
Rental Reduction for Multi-Resident Properties Built Before 2001
The City of Ottawa sent a letter entitled “Notice of Rent Reduction – Municipal taxes reduced” to tenants living in older apartment buildings in October, notifying them the rent for their rental units will be automatically reduced by 0.89% as of Jan. 1, 2026.
New Zoning Bylaw
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 the new Official Plan adopted on November 4, 2022. As well, a series of new provincial laws and regulations regarding land use and housing construction also necessitate changes in the city zoning.
Reflections on the Mayor’s Breakfast with Prime Minister Mark Carney
I was at the Mayor’s Breakfast this morning (Monday, December 8th) with Prime Minister Mark Carney, and I left with mixed feelings.
A rallying cry for Lowertown
Sylvie Bigras has lived in Lowertown for decades, and seen it gradually turn into ground zero for the social services no other city neighbourhood wants. The problem is getting worse, and she believes services must be decentralized, or Ottawa’s oldest neighbourhood will turn into a ghetto.
