Today, several city councillors, including myself and Councillors Chiarelli, Leiper, McKenney, Menard and Meehan, announced that we would seek to defer until March 27 the report recommending the approval of stage 2 LRT. This contract is critical to Ottawa’s sustainability and it is important that we get it right. Residents and elected officials need more […]
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Snow Clearing Operations in Gloucester-Southgate Ward
Over the past few weeks, Ottawa has experienced some record setting winter weather. January’s snow set records not only for the amount of snow we received of 101.8 cm, but also for the amount of snow in such short times. The snowfall has continued into February and a winter storm watch is currently in effect […]
Diane Deans appointed Chair of the Ottawa Police Services Board and Chair of Crime Prevention Ottawa
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Gloucester-Southgate residents for your continuing support and trust in me. It is an honour to serve you for another four years on City Council! This Term of Council I will have the privilege to serve as the new Chair of the Ottawa Police Service Board (OPSB) […]
IN THE NEWS: Police board approves request for more guns and gangs officers
Laura Osman · CBC News · Posted: Jun 26, 2018 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: 5 hours ago The Ottawa Police Services Board voted unanimously Monday to make an official appeal for more officers after the police chief described just how common handguns have become on the streets. The board voted to ask city council to […]
Community Safety in Gloucester-Southgate Ward
The safety of our community is my top priority and like many in the south end, I am alarmed by the rise in violent crimes across our city. There has been an evident increase in shootings and gang activity and it is clear that we need a renewed strategy to address this issue. As many […]
ICYMI: Why Ottawa needs a women’s bureau & gender focus at City Hall
For decades, organizations and individuals have worked diligently to increase awareness of women’s rights and bring issues of parity to the forefront. With various movements happening around the world, it is clear that a renewed focus on gender issues has emerged. Just this week, the Federal Government released their first budget focused on gender equality. […]
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