According to the calendar, spring is here and your Parks Maintenance staff is on the job, regardless of the weather, getting our outdoor amenities ready for you to use this spring and summer seasons. There is much to do, and honestly, not a lot of time to do it. But we’ll get there! We always do. Winter cleanup   As it is every season, our first task is to clean up after winter. Outdoor rink boards, gates and safety nettings have been removed and safety precautions such as bales are being...

If you are planning to visit City Hall or are just in the area, take a journey back in time and explore Ottawa’s farming history at the City of Ottawa Archives latest exhibit, Cultivating Community: Agriculture Rooted in Ottawa’s History – now open at the Barbara Ann Scott Gallery. The exhibit offers a dynamic and engaging experience for visitors of all ages. Interpretive panels, display cases with artifacts, and archival photographs will guide visitors through Ottawa’s agricultural...

I am very proud of the two motions that I have been working on that were both carried at Council today. In 2022, the City of Ottawa took down their public-facing staff directory, citing cyber security concerns as the reason for doing so. I believe this approach was more forceful than necessary, ultimately leaving residents without a directory to consult, and feeling like their city is less navigable and open. My motion will re-establish a public-facing staff directory and organizational...