Councillor’s Message It’s my last newsletter of 2025, and I wanted to share a few important updates with you before the holidays. After more than 10 hours of deliberations last Wednesday, the City’s 2026 budget was approved. When the draft budget was first tabled in November, I was vocal in my frustration, voting against the Public Works and Infrastructure budget at the committee table. I was disappointed to see that Orléans South-Navan was not receiving an oversize share of

Councillor's Message After the snow and cold weather we received this week, it’s clear that the season has arrived in full force! I hope you’re staying safe and warm as we dive into December. Last weekend, I joined so many of you at another incredible Santa's Parade of Lights in Orléans. It was wonderful to see the huge crowds come out to enjoy the magic of the parade! A special thank you to the Ottawa Professional Firefighters Association for organizing such a spectacular ev

Councillor's Message November always seems to be one of the most hectic months at City Hall. Before diving into the details of the City’s 2026 draft budget, I want to begin with another important matter that came before Finance and Corporate Services Committee this morning at a special meeting. Today, members considered the potential acquisition of the Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre, better known as the Taggart-Miller landfill in Carlsbad Springs. I did not support