News & Community Updates
Message from Dr. Etches - March 31st
Dr. Etches, Medical Officer of Health for Ottawa Public Health provides an update on COVID-19 in our community.
City plans for enhanced road safety
Councillor Stephen Blais and Mayor Jim Watson announced a new plan that, pending Council approval, will direct City resources to improve safety for all users on Ottawa roads.
Blais breaks ground on massive new park in Avalon Encore
Don Boudria Park to become focal point of community life: Cumberland City Councillor Stephen Blais, joined by the Hon. Don Boudria, P.C. and members of the Boudria Family and Orléans Little League Baseball, broke ground on the largest community park in Avalon Encore.
Relief coming to Tenth Line
Stephen is happy to announce that the much-needed road resurfacing of Tenth Line will begin this month following $5.6 million budget increase to help roadways in East End neighbourhoods.
Blais honours Don Boudria
Major new park in Avalon Encore proposed to be named for legendary east-end leader.
Using a Presto card just got easier
Transit customers will be able to purchase monthly passes, load funds, check their balance, and set age-based discounts at 66 different Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws and Real Canadian Superstore locations across Ottawa.
Notre-Dame-des-Champs resident honoured
Cumberland Ward resident receives Sovereigns Medal for volunteerism.
Blais welcomes new businesses to Orléans
Stephen is pleased to welcome the arrival of two new businesses to Cumberland Ward in Orléans.
New park for Summerside West
Online consultation for Mondaria Park in Summerside West. The community is invited to provide comments on the proposed concept plan.
Fixing the Green Bin
Cumberland Councillor Stephen Blais is pleased that the City is finally addressing the inherent problems with the Green Bin Program. The Green Bin Program could expand under a revised contract with Orgaworld Canada Ltd.
