Newsletters

My newsletter has evolved into a combination of a blog, column, and editorial. Published every Tuesday, it’s the best way to learn more about what’s on my mind and what’s happening in the community, the city, and at City Hall!

This page includes the 10 most recent newsletters published. An archive of past newsletter issues is at the bottom of the page.

Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: October 29, 2024

Thank you to the residents who came to the barbecue at Foot Guards Park last Saturday.

It was also so awesome seeing kids and parents in Halloween costumes at Farley Mowat Public School’s trunk or treat event. My favourite costume was the girl dressed as a toilet (I wonder if it’s related to the skibidi toilet thing).

In this week’s newsletter:

  • Sprung structures – update eight

  • Trillium Line trial running ended

  • O-Train Line 1 service disruptions

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: October 22, 2024

The police station construction on Prince of Wales south of Strandherd continues to progress on schedule. As part of that work, crews will be connecting the facility to city water mains under Prince of Wales the night of Thursday October 24, 10:00 pm to 4:00 am.

In this week’s newsletter:

  • Foot Guards Park barbecue

  • Trillium Line trial running – phase two

  • O-Train Line 1 service disruptions

  • Sprung structure shelter

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: October 15, 2024

I hope you had the opportunity over the last few days to gather with friends, family, or people important to you to share a meal and reflect on all that you’re grateful for.

In this week’s newsletter:

  • O-Train Line 2 trial running

  • Realigned bus network and interim changes

  • Sprung structure shelter update

  • Carleton University parking

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: October 8, 2024

Last Thursday, I hosted Mayor Sutcliffe for a tour of Barrhaven East. We stopped by the police station construction site, a few local businesses, and highlighted some traffic needs in our community.

Also in this newsletter:

  • Sprung structure shelter – update five

  • O-Train Line 2 trial running

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: October 1, 2024

Welcome to the first week of October. Today is apparently international coffee day.

In this week’s newsletter:

  • Fenced dog parks

  • Autumn tree planting

  • O-Train Line 1 service on Saturday

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: September 24, 2024

Welcome to the last full week of September! It’s officially autumn and “PSL szn.”

In this week’s newsletter:

  • Pedestrian crossover at St. Mother Teresa High School

  • Journée des Franco-Ontarien/ennes

  • New garbage limit

  • O-Train Line 1 service

  • Get help with snow clearing

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: September 17, 2024

Summer 2024 is making a last stand before we head into pumpkin spice and Uggs season.

In this issue:

  • Sprung structure shelter update

  • Woodroffe/Deerfox-Stoneway road cut

  • Budget directions

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: September 10, 2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Barrhaven Harvest Fest on Sunday. Despite the gloomy weather, turnout was great, and I was grateful many residents came by to say hi and have a chat!

In this week’s newsletter:

  • Late-night traffic enforcement

  • Ottawa Police South Facility update

  • Traffic updates

  • Proposed Zoning By-law public virtual consultation.

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: September 3, 2024

Some parents will cry, some will rejoice, but summer vacation is over for students at the English school boards. Welcome back!

In this week’s newsletter:

  • School zone speed limits

  • Waste collection vehicle update

  • Barrhaven Harvest Fest

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: August 27, 2024

Last week, I got to drive a tractor and plough a short section of a farmer’s field as part of a ploughing competition. I don’t know how I did, but the person accompanying me said it was “very good for a first timer.” At least I didn’t fall off the tractor.

Also in this week’s newsletter:

  • Labour Day reminder

  • Back to school

  • Waste containers in parks

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Wilson Lo Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: August 20, 2024

I'm at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference this week, so it's been a slight change of pace in work!

In this week's newsletter:

  • Greenbank/Highbury Park traffic signals

  • sidewalk inspections

  • O-Train Line 1 partial closure

  • U-Pass and student card integration

  • Woodroffe/Deerfox-Stoneway construction

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Newsletter Wilson Lo Newsletter Wilson Lo

Weekly newsletter: August 13, 2024

Last Thursday, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe held a press conference at City Hall to highlight two challenges the City faces, both with heavy financial implications, federal payments-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILTs) and provincial transit operational funding.

In this week's newsletter, I analyse and opine on the Mayor's comments.

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Newsletter archive

    • December 3, 2024 - Trillium Line dress rehearsal, sprung structure (staff-led information session)

    • November 26, 2024 - transit budget, Trillium Line, rest of the budget, upcoming things to do

    • November 19, 2024 - 2025 budget early thoughts, sortation facility, Greenbank pathway, purple LED streetlights

    • November 12, 2024 - sprung structure update, sites selected, scoring criteria, next steps

    • November 8, 2024 - special update on sprung structure shelters

    • November 5, 2024 - Remembrance Day, sprung structure shelter update nine, fenced dog parks, Andy Haydon

    • October 29, 2024 - sprung structure shelter update eight, Trillium Line trial running, O-Train Line 1 service disruptions

    • October 22, 2024 - Foot Guards Park barbecue, Trillium Line trial running update, O-Train Line 1 service disruptions, sprung structure shelter

    • October 15, 2024 - Trillium Line trial running, sprung structure shelter update, additional parking for Carleton students

    • October 8, 2024 - sprung structure shelter update, Trillium Line testing

    • October 1, 2024 - fenced dog parks, autumn tree planting, O-Train Line 1 service

    • September 24, 2024 - St. Mother Teresa High School pedestrian crossover, Journée des Franco-Ontariens/ennes, new garbage limit, O-Train Line 1 service, get help with snow clearing

    • September 17, 2024 - sprung structure shelter update, Stoneway/Woodroffe road cut, 2025 municipal budget directions

    • September 10, 2024 - late-night traffic enforcement, police station update, traffic updates, Zoning By-law public virtual consultation

    • September 3, 2024 - school zone speed limits, waste collection vehicles update, Harvest Fest

    • August 27, 2024 - Labour Day reminder, back to school, waste containers in parks

    • August 20, 2024 - Greenbank/Highbury Park traffic signals, sidewalk inspections, O-Train partial closure, U-Pass and student card integration

    • August 13, 2024 - Mayor's press conference

    • August 6, 2024 - Strandherd traffic signals, transit funding, Marketplace towers, sprung structure shelter update

    • July 30, 2024 - Fallowfield/Transitway signals, sprung structure shelter update, E. coli at beaches

    • July 23, 2024 - community barbecue, sprung structure shelter update, police enforcement, Fallowfield/Transitway signals, new bike posts

    • July 16, 2024 - catch basins, Woodroffe resurfacing, Clearbrook/Longfields modifications

    • July 9, 2024 - Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy and sprung structure shelters

    • July 2, 2024 - no newsletter (Canada Day)

    • June 25, 2024 - summer construction update, student artwork (traffic light boxes), water safety, Canada Day

    • June 18, 2024 - rats

    • June 11, 2024 - new zoning by-law

    • June 4, 2024 - D-Day, new garbage limit, yard waste

    • May 28, 2024 - city grass cutting, Greenbank Greenbelt pathway, special consideration waste collection

    • May 21, 2024 - waste collection vehicles, visit a local business

    • May 14, 2024 - fireworks safety, changes to policing, planned summer construction projects

    • May 7, 2024 - Volunteer Ottawa VOscars

    • April 30, 2024 - tree planting, sewer cleaning

    • April 23, 2024 - sports fields delayed opening

    • April 16, 2024 - water rate structure review

    • April 9, 2024 - tree planting programme survey, fibre optic installation

    • April 2, 2024 - curb weeds, Earl Mulligan traffic calming

    • March 26, 2024 - benches, Easter schedule changes

    • March 19, 2024 - upgrades to 3-1-1, debt collection bungle

    • March 12, 2024 - no newsletter (March Break)

    • March 8, 2024 - special comment about the family lost to tragedy

    • March 5, 2024 - Woodroffe Avenue lane reductions, Solid Waste Master Plan, Minto Recreation Complex annual pool maintenance

    • February 27, 2024 - Stoneway/Woodroffe partial no-right-on-red, property taxes

    • February 20, 2024 - Solid Waste Master Plan

    • February 13, 2024 - library and recreation updates, Winterlude, Family Day event at Centrepointe Park

    • February 6, 2024 - bus network realignment and explanation of routes

    • January 30, 2024 - developer contributions, tribute to Merv Beckstead

    • January 23, 2024 - Woodroffe water main repair, snowbank removal

    • January 16, 2024 - snow clearing, vehicle thefts, Woodroffe/Slack water main works

    • January 9, 2024 - Woodroffe/Slack water main works, vacant unit tax, new year's eve event

    • January 2, 2024 - no newsletter (new year's week)