In the follow up to the ongoing issues and confusion around recycling pick up, I went on CFRA yesterday with Kristy Cameron to discuss the issue and the challenges it has posed to Ward 5 residents. Here's the link to the interview, which begins at the 19:13 mark: Councillor Kelly addressed the current recycling issue on CFRA radio Wednesday afternoon Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron In the interview, I highlighted the lack of information and communication provided by Circular M

June 16, 2026 Statement from Councillor Kelly On Monday, at a Joint Meeting of the Environment and Climate Change and Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committees, I spoke in support of a new three-year pilot Extreme Weather Preparedness Grant Program, aimed at helping our great community organizations further strengthen their role in helping residents with emergency preparedness. Drawing on West Carleton-March's experiences with floods, tornadoes, the derecho, a

June 15, 2026 I have heard from many residents who received stickers on their collection day for their recycling bins. Most of these concerns came from residents who used larger, 240L bins with wheels for their recycling. Since the change to Provincial responsibility for this collection, the City of Ottawa is no longer the group collecting these items. Having said that, the approved bin sizes contained within the Solid Waste By-law were still being applied until just recently

At the June 11, 2026, City Council meeting, West Carleton-March Councillor Clarke Kelly discusses the City's Long Range Financial Plan (LRFP) with City staff, and looks for answers on what the LRFP will mean for the funding and long-term condition of our roads in rural Ottawa. Below, you can read the summary of his comments and questions, or watch the clip of discussion right here: Opening comments: Council is being asked to approve a funding strategy without being clearly to