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!

An archive of past newsletter issues is at the bottom of the page.

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Weekly newsletter: June 11, 2024

The proposed Zoning By-law will guide growth and development in the City of Ottawa up to the year 2046 and will be critical in facilitating growth that aligns with intensification goals as outlined in the City’s Official Plan, adopted by Council in 2021 and approved by the provincial government in 2022.

This week's newsletter introduces the first draft, provides a background on zoning by-laws, what's changing in our proposed Zoning By-law, how it affects Barrhaven, and next steps.

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Weekly newsletter: June 4, 2024

Commuters who drive east and/or west of Barrhaven as part of their travels should note two road resurfacing projects due to begin tomorrow (June 5) on Leitrim Road between River and Limebank, as well as on Fallowfield Road between Old Richmond and Eagleson.

Also in this newsletter:

  • D-Day

  • new garbage limit and yard waste

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Weekly newsletter: May 28, 2024

Through social media and email, several residents have shared their disappointment and embarrassment over the last week or two at the state of the grass along our community’s roads and paths and in some of our parks.

Also in this newsletter:

  • Greenbank Greenbelt pathway

  • special considerations waste collection

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Weekly newsletter: May 14, 2024

A friendly reminder Monday is Victoria Day, so waste collection next week will be delayed one day to Wednesday in Barrhaven East. Readers of the newsletter from other wards may have different collection days.

This newsletter includes:

  • fireworks safety

  • changes to policing

  • summer construction plans

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Weekly newsletter: May 7, 2024

Every year since 2011, Volunteer Ottawa has hosted the VOscars to recognize individuals, organizations, and businesses who have made a difference in the community. It’s thanks to the dedication of volunteers that so many organizations exist in Ottawa.

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Weekly newsletter: April 30, 2024

Yesterday marked the beginning of the City’s 2024 spring tree planting season. A total of 116 trees of various native species will be planted across Barrhaven East this spring.

In other news, routine sewer cleaning has started for communities bounded by Greenbank, the Via tracks, Fallowfield, Woodroffe, and Strandherd.

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Weekly newsletter: April 23, 2024

Municipal ball diamonds and sports fields are expected to open on time this year on 1 May (ball diamonds) and 15 May (other sports fields). Given the dry winter, staff are looking into the possibility of opening the other sports fields earlier than 15 May. Please don’t use the fields before they are open to avoid damaging them.

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Newsletter archive

    • January 7, 2025 - O-Train Trillium Line opens

    • January 14, 2025 - Small Trillium Line update, Idling By-law

    • January 21, 2025 - Trillium Line update, March break registration, traffic calming measures

    • January 28, 2025 - Recreation registration, Walter Baker Sports Centre pool, board and advisory recruitment

    • February 4, 2025 - Trillium Line service updates, shelter permissions in the Zoning By-law, provincial election signs

    • February 11, 2025 - Shelter permissions, 80 years since the Rhineland Campaign

    • February 18, 2025 - Snowfall cleanup continues, Windrows, The other Super Bowl

    • February 25, 2025 - newcomer reception centre (sprung structure)

    • March 4, 2025 - Snowbank removal, Mois de la Francophonie, Greenbank Road pathway

    • March 18, 2025 - Chapman Mills and St. Emily school traffic. Greenbank Road realignment, lawn lights

    • March 25, 2025 - Newcomer reception centre update, street racing and noise enforcement, Federal election signs, World War II: Commonwealth Air Training Plan

    • April 1, 2025 - OPS’ CAMSafe program, shelter zoning permissions

    • April 8, 2025 - Transportation Master Plan update, Cleaning the Capital, upcoming construction

    • December 31, 2024 - no newsletter (New Year’s week)

    • December 24, 2024 - no newsletter (Christmas week)

    • December 17, 2024 - Strandherd/Beatrice traffic signals, 2025 budget approved, Vacant Unit Tax, A reflection on 2024, what a year! 

    • December 10, 2024 - snow clearing, Trillium Line opening, Service Line Warranties of Canada

    • 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)