Our Office in the News
Jun 25, 2026
Ottawa councillor ‘nervous’ about traffic impacts of new Chick-fil-A
“I have been nervous about this file since I first learned about it, just because of the traffic impacts,” Orléans South-Navan Coun. Catherine Kitts told CTV News Ottawa. “Because of the popularity that we’ve seen elsewhere in the city.”

May 7, 2026
New commercial complex planned for Orléans with a grocery store
“This is a significant step toward building a more complete, connected, and convenient community. There is still a planning process ahead, but this is a very important milestone and one I know many residents have been eagerly waiting for.” Coun. Kitts sees major victory for the Bradley Estates & Trailsedge community with new shopping plaza on Mer Bleue

Apr 15, 2026
Stop-arm camera nabs dozens of drivers failing to stop for school buses on Ottawa roads
Data shows 365 tickets were issued by police between 2019 and 2025, with the majority of the infractions occurring on four-lane undivided arterial roadways, followed by major collectors, collectors and local roads.

Apr 15, 2026
"I told you so." Speed Compliance sees Dramatic Decrease In School Zones Since the Termination of Automated Speed Enforcement Program
"This is a surprise to absolutely no one, except the Premier. These cameras worked." Coun. Kitts says speeding and dangerous driving is the top issue in her office, and those breaking the law should be funding road safety, which the ASE program allowed.

Mar 26, 2026
‘It’s hit and miss’: OC Transpo Route 30 commuters face daily delays amid congestion, reliability concerns
“We’ve been on our journey now for 45 minutes and we’re still in Orléans” Coun. Kitts says Route 30 is the most clear example of how the transportation network in Orléans South is failing transit.

Mar 5, 2026
"I'm sensing a more positive tone shift from OC Transpo that this is coming soon." Councillor expresses a cautious optimisim as Stage 2 reaches key milestone.
Orléans South-Navan Councillor, Catherine Kitts, joins CFRA's Ottawa NOW with Kristy Cameron and breaks down what Substantial Completion means for the launch of Stage 2 Light Rail in Ottawa's East End.

Feb 19, 2026
Plus de jours au bureau : une élue d’Ottawa redoute la congestion
Même une augmentation modeste de la demande peut rapidement se traduire par des trajets plus longs, de la congestion sur les rues locales et davantage de pression sur le temps et le budget des familles. La qualité de vie en souffre

Feb 19, 2026
"Innes, Brian Coburn, these streets are at capacity now." Councillor raises serious concerns over Federal return to office policies
Councillor Catherine Kitts, voice of Orléans-South Navan, joins Kristy Cameron on CFRA's Ottawa Now to express her concern on the recently announced federal return-to-office policy and the impact this will have on an already exausted east end transportation network.

Feb 19, 2026
Councillor concerned Ottawa’s transportation network can’t handle influx of federal workers in office 4 days a week
Orléans-South Navan Coucnillor, Catherine Kitts, is raising concerns about the federal government’s return to office mandate, saying she doesn’t believe the city’s transportation network can handle an influx of federal public servants spending more time commuting to the office.

Feb 4, 2026
Hausse vertigineuse des signalements de nids-de-poule à Ottawa et à Gatineau
Les signalements de nids-de-poule ont considérablement augmenté dans la région de la capitale nationale. À Gatineau, les requêtes ont triplé lors du mois de janvier par rapport à l'an dernier, tandis qu’elles ont presque triplé à Ottawa.








