Carleton Ravens Men’s Basketball, Champions Again!

It was great to visit with the Carleton Ravens Men’s Basketball team at City Hall this month, as they were celebrated for the 2025-2026 U Sports championship. It’s the school’s 17^th men’s basketball championship, the most in Canada!

Lees Field Celebration

Thanks to everyone who came out on May 2 to our celebration in Lees Field. Hundreds gathered for a barbecue and to celebrate the removal of the Lees Field portion of the Alta Vista Transportation Corridor from the city’s Transportation Master Plan.

Enjoy the park, everyone!

2026 Wading Pool Schedule

It’s outdoor swimming season and city wading pools are opening soon!

For more information about safety, the city-wide schedule and the dogs-in-wading-pools program, please visit the city's website.

Here are the schedules for all the pools in Capital Ward:

Brantwood Park

Heron Park

Sylvia Holden Park

Windsor Park

Three-Stream Bins Coming to Springhurst Park and Sylvia Holden Park

As Chair of the Environment and Climate Change committee I have been pushing the city to expand its three-stream waste diversion program in parks. This summer, Springhurst Park and Sylvia Holden Park will be two of the 48 additional parks to receive three-stream bins across the city. Three new bins will be installed in Springhurst Park, and five new bins will be installed in Sylvia Holden Park, including one near each baseball diamond.

Three-stream bins allow residents to separate their waste between garbage, recycling and composting options and in previous years we added Windsor Park, Brewer Park and Brantwood Park.

In future years, we will look to continue expanding this program to more and more parks throughout Capital Ward such as Glebe Memorial, Central, Kaladar, Heron and Brown’s Inlet Parks.

Portable Bathrooms Program

This year, the city will be placing portable bathrooms in six parks in Capital Ward: Brantwood Park, Brewer Park, Glebe Memorial Park, Kaladar Park, Springhurst Park and Windsor Park.

We have also been able to ensure that the bathrooms in the new Heron Park Field House will be open all week:

• Monday: 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Tuesday: 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• Wednesday: 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• Thursday: 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• Friday: 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• Saturday: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
• Sunday: 12:00 pmo to 5:00 pm

This will complement the other public washrooms that will be open to the public this summer. For a full list, please check the city’s website.

Heron Park Community Building—Grand Opening Celebration & Barbecue

The new Heron Park Community Building is now open! My office has been pushing for the construction of this new facility in Heron Park since I was first elected in 2018 and have since helped secure the funding to complete it. The building was designed in collaboration with the community, and has lots of natural light, a kitchen, and a flexible community space.

Community members are invited to a BBQ celebration for the grand opening on Sunday May 31 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Building rentals can be booked by emailing [email protected].

Join us for free food and fun! All are welcome.

Sunday May 31, 12:00 to 2:00 pm
Heron Park Community Building
1560 Clover Street

RSVP here.

See You at the Great Glebe Garage Sale!

The Great Glebe Garage Sale will be happening on Saturday May 23, and we hope to see you there.

If you’re driving, please pay close attention to all parking signage. No-stopping zones are being implemented for the safety of pedestrians and to ensure emergency vehicles access.

And if you are coming down to the Garage Sale, stop by and say hi. Our team will have a table set up at the corner of Glebe Avenue and Lyon Street!

Ecology Ottawa at the Great Glebe Garage Sale

Ecology Ottawa will be attending the upcoming Great Glebe Garage Sale and hosting a tree giveaway, offering free native seedlings for residents to plant on their property. This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved in increasing the tree canopy in the Ottawa region and learning more about planting and caring for native trees. 

Replenishing the urban tree canopy in the Ottawa region is vital as it addresses a range of important environmental and social issues, including mitigating climate change, providing habitat for wildlife, creating shade for residents, increasing happiness, and improving air, soil and water quality in the city. To learn more about our programs, visit www.ecologyottawa.ca.

Giveaway Weekend

The City of Ottawa is on a mission to reduce waste by encouraging repair and reuse—and to support that, we’re bringing back Giveaway Weekend! 

Join the city-wide treasure hunt on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31.  

Place your gently used, unwanted items at the curb with our multilingual free sign and let someone else give them a second life. Then, explore what your neighbours have put out because their trash may be your treasure!  

Residents are asked to bring any uncollected items back inside at the end of the day. Items that are not taken can be donated to charitable organizations, shared through your local Buy Nothing Facebook group or posted on other free exchange websites. For ways to donate bulky items or textiles, and quick tips to reduce waste, visit: ottawa.ca/WasteReduction and select the option on the left to get more specific details.

Don’t miss Giveaway Weekend, Saturday May 30 and Sunday May 31.  

Learn more at ottawa.ca/Giveaway. 

Public Information Session—Integrated renewal of Harvard Avenue, Chesley Street, Warrington Drive, Wendover Avenue and Raleigh Street

The City of Ottawa invites you to attend a public information session—open house to discuss the proposed infrastructure improvement project in your neighbourhood. Preliminary design drawings will be on display for your review and staff will be present to answer any questions and receive comments. 

The project involves watermain and sewer replacement, road reconstruction, new sidewalks and the addition of traffic calming features. The objective of this project is to rehabilitate underground and roadway infrastructure that is nearing the end of its lifespan. Construction is planned to start spring 2027 (pending budget approval) and be completed by spring 2029.

Date and time:

Monday June 1, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
RA Centre, Courtside B
2451 Riverside Drive

For further information about this project and/or to submit comments, please contact the city’s Project Manager:

City Project Manager    
Lee-Anne Truong, P.Eng., PMP
[email protected]
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 24770

Safety Improvements Coming to First Avenue

With the province’s removal of the speed camera on First Avenue near Glebe Collegiate, concerns of safety near the school came up again. In response, staff have developed a plan to implement three sets of speed cushions on First Avenue: one on the approach to Percy Street, two between Percy and Chrysler Street, and a fourth just past Chrysler.

The project will be progressing through preliminary and detailed design phases over the next few months.

The proposed locations of the speed humps are approximate and may be adjusted slightly if impacts are identified during the detailed design stage. Other site-specific constraints if identified during detailed design may also affect the feasibility of the proposed measures.

The speed cushions will be channelized to better accommodate OC Transpo buses and bicyclists, while still slowing down cars.

Once we have received a timeline for installation, we will inform the community.

Raised Crosswalk Installation—Fifth Avenue and Ralph Street

On Saturday May 30, Fifth Avenue will be closed at Ralph Street to allow crews to install the new raised crosswalk on Fifth Avenue. This is being completed as part of the recent re-construction of Ella and Ralph Streets.

We are happy to have been able to get this necessary safety enhancement into the project. It will help calm traffic, and it will give a safe crossing for students going to school and people moving around our neighbourhood.

Traffic Management—Queen Elizabeth Drive and Pretoria Avenue

The National Capital Commission has launched its Weekend Bikedays for 2026. During the summer, Queen Elizabeth Drive between will be reserved for active transportation from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, between Fifth Avenue and Somerset Street.

With the upcoming re-construction of Pretoria Avenue, the detour will be a little different this year. When approaching from the Pretoria Bridge, traffic will either be diverted up Elgin Street, or along Pretoria to Metcalfe Street and northbound to Catherine Street.

We are having further discussions with city staff and the NCC about how best to manage traffic during Weekend Bikedays.

Windsor Park Pumping Station Project

Work on the Windsor Park Pumping Station continues. Hydro service reconnection is scheduled for May 25. Following reconnection, the bypass pumping system will be transitioned from generator power to Hydro service. This will eliminate the noise from the generators whenever pumping is required. One of the two large generators will be removed at that time, and the remaining unit will be maintained on site solely for contingency use in the event of a power outage.

The current construction schedule indicates that the majority of the remaining work—primarily equipment commissioning and minor civil works—is anticipated to be completed by the end of August. Following this, the site will be largely inactive until December 2026, when a wet well supply fan enclosure is scheduled for installation and commissioning. Final project completion will occur thereafter.

Bollards Replaced at Grande Allée Park

All four bollards at the entrances to Grand Allée Park have been replaced. The bollards are retractable to provide access to vendors and organizers of the Ottawa Farmers’ Market, while maintaining safety for pedestrians the rest of the time.

We’d like to thank the Public Works staff for their quick action on this.

Mayor’s Annual Canada Day Celebration for Seniors

We are no taking requests for tickets for the Mayor’s Annual Canada Day Celebration for Seniors. This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 8:00 to 10:30 am at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre (200 Coventry Road).

Our office will have 20 complimentary tickets for constituents. Please contact us at [email protected] to request tickets. First come, first served!

Your Capital Ward

Photo by Laurent Duguay

If you have a photo you’d like to share in an upcoming bulletin, please send it to [email protected], with the subject line Your Capital Ward. Please give us your name for attribution…or tell us if you’d rather not have your name shared.

Bridge-to-Bridge Plant Your Place!

Congratulations to the Bridge-to-Bridge Community Reforestation Project in Old Ottawa South for their incredible tree planting efforts!

On May 9, I joined community members as they planted seedlings in two areas near Bronson Avenue as part of the city’s Plant Your Place! program, beautifying our neighbourhood, contributing to tree canopy and planning for a resilient future.

Thanks to the residents who organized the planting, who came out to help, and to Forestry Department staff for their support!

You can learn more about the Plant Your Place! program at the city’s website.

A Taste of Ireland Garden Party—In Support of Cornerstone Housing for Women

A Taste of Ireland Garden Party in support of Cornerstone Housing for Women is back again this year! Join us at the Irish Ambassador's Residence on Sunday June 7 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Enjoy delicious Irish fare provided by Thyme & Again, complimentary beer provided by Big Rig Brewery, wine provided by The Vine Agency, and bubbles, a stunning fashion show organized by Sukhoo Sukhoo Khooture, a silent auction, and much, much more!

Sunday June 7
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Irish Ambassador's Residence, 291 Park Road.

To purchase your ticket, please click here. I hope to see you there.

Pollinator Appreciation Day

Celebrate Pollinator Appreciation Day on Saturday June 20 from 10:00am to 2:00 pm at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden, and this year’s theme is Start With A Tree. Meet people who have created a pollinator garden, talk with scientists who study pollinators, connect with organizations that support pollinator projects, learn from tree experts, buy a tree for your yard or win one in our free lottery.

For more information, please visit Pollinator Appreciation Day 2026 | Wild Pollinator Partners.

Charity Hocky Fundraiser

The Ottawa 67’s Alumni Team will take on the Christie Lake Kids Coaches & Alumni in a charity hockey fundraiser supporting Feed the City and Christie Lake Kids.

Date and time:

Saturday May 23
11:15 am to 1:15 pm (doors at 10:30)
Minto Complex South Rink
3500 Cambrian Road