Last week, my colleague the MPP for Don Valley East, put forward Bill 247 Paid Personal Emergency Leave Now Act.This bill would have…
Category: In the News
Orléans needs funding for MIFO
In the past few weeks I have continued to push the government to allow funding for a pillar of the…
A Message from Stephen
Dear neighbours: It has been a difficult and often confusing few days. The frustration of residents is palpable, and my…
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.
Vaccines in Ottawa
Stephen asks the Minister of Health about the problems with the Provincial vaccination system for residents of Ottawa.
Orléans, Cumberland to be linked by new bike, walking paths
Joggers, cyclists, in-line skaters, dog walkers and folks out for an evening stroll will soon be able to choose it to get from Innes Road to the southern edge of Ottawa’s urban boundary without stepping foot on a busy arterial road.
Cumberland Councillor getting a taste of OC Transpo commuter life
Coun. Stephen Blais is taking every commuter route in his ward this winter to get a first-hand look at recent route changes and schedules through Cumberland ward.
Coun. Stephen Blais Makes Paramedic Debate Personal
An Ottawa city councillor who himself required emergency assistance in 2013 after suffering a massive heart attack became incensed with…
Time ripe to acquire hydro customers
Written by Jon Willing A councillor wants the province to give Hydro Ottawa a fair shot at acquiring Hydro One…
Hydro One privatization would cement Ottawa’s raw deal
Written by Joanne Chianello When it comes to our hydro in this city, amalgamated Ottawa is not one big happy…